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John Gay

Bio: John Gay (April 1, 1924 – February 4, 2017) was an American screenwriter. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Gay, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Born: Tue, Apr 01 1924
Birthplace: Whittier, California, USA

Death: Sat, Feb 04 2017
John Gay is 92 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera
National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera
John Gay was 92 in National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 22 2016
Poster of The Beggar’s Opera
The Beggar’s Opera
John Gay was 83 in The Beggar’s Opera as 'Original Music Composer, Screenstory'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Trial: The Price of Passion
Trial: The Price of Passion
John Gay was 68 in Trial: The Price of Passion as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 03 1992
Poster of Shadow of a Doubt
Shadow of a Doubt
John Gay was 67 in Shadow of a Doubt as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 1991
Poster of Final Notice
Final Notice
John Gay was 65 in Final Notice as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 1989
Poster of Inherit the Wind
Inherit the Wind
John Gay was 63 in Inherit the Wind as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 20 1988
Poster of Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin
John Gay was 63 in Uncle Tom's Cabin as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 14 1987
Poster of Six Against the Rock
Six Against the Rock
John Gay was 63 in Six Against the Rock as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 18 1987
Poster of Manhunt for Claude Dallas
Manhunt for Claude Dallas
John Gay was 62 in Manhunt for Claude Dallas as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 26 1986
Poster of Doubletake
Doubletake
John Gay was 61 in Doubletake as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 24 1985
Poster of Samson and Delilah
Samson and Delilah
John Gay was 59 in Samson and Delilah as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 31 1984
Poster of Witness for the Prosecution
Witness for the Prosecution
John Gay was 58 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 04 1982
Poster of Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe
John Gay was 57 in Ivanhoe as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 23 1982
Poster of A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
John Gay was 57 in A Piano for Mrs. Cimino as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 1982
Poster of The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
John Gay was 57 in The Hunchback of Notre Dame as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 1982
Poster of The Long Summer of George Adams
The Long Summer of George Adams
John Gay was 57 in The Long Summer of George Adams as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 18 1982
Poster of Stand by Your Man
Stand by Your Man
John Gay was 57 in Stand by Your Man as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1981
Poster of The Bunker
The Bunker
John Gay was 57 in The Bunker as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1981
Poster of Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
John Gay was 57 in Dial M for Murder as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1981
Poster of Berlin Tunnel 21
Berlin Tunnel 21
John Gay was 56 in Berlin Tunnel 21 as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 25 1981
Poster of A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
John Gay was 56 in A Tale of Two Cities as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 1980
Poster of A Private Battle
A Private Battle
John Gay was 56 in A Private Battle as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 1980
Poster of Transplant
Transplant
John Gay was 55 in Transplant as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 17 1979
Poster of Les Misérables
Les Misérables
John Gay was 54 in Les Misérables as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1978
Poster of Captains Courageous
Captains Courageous
John Gay was 53 in Captains Courageous as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1977
Poster of The Court-Martial of George Armstrong Custer
The Court-Martial of George Armstrong Custer
John Gay was 53 in The Court-Martial of George Armstrong Custer as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1977
Poster of Kill Me If You Can
Kill Me If You Can
John Gay was 53 in Kill Me If You Can as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 25 1977
Poster of The Amazing Howard Hughes
The Amazing Howard Hughes
John Gay was 53 in The Amazing Howard Hughes as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 13 1977
Poster of A Matter of Time
A Matter of Time
John Gay was 52 in A Matter of Time as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 07 1976
Poster of Hennessy
Hennessy
John Gay was 51 in Hennessy as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1975
Poster of Adventures of the Queen
Adventures of the Queen
John Gay was 50 in Adventures of the Queen as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1975
Poster of The Red Badge of Courage
The Red Badge of Courage
John Gay was 50 in The Red Badge of Courage as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 03 1974
Poster of Things in Their Season
Things in Their Season
John Gay was 50 in Things in Their Season as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1974
Poster of The Chadwick Family
The Chadwick Family
John Gay was 50 in The Chadwick Family as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 17 1974
Poster of My Darling Daughters' Anniversary
My Darling Daughters' Anniversary
John Gay was 49 in My Darling Daughters' Anniversary as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1973
Poster of All My Darling Daughters
All My Darling Daughters
John Gay was 48 in All My Darling Daughters as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1972
Poster of Pocket Money
Pocket Money
John Gay was 47 in Pocket Money as 'Adaptation'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 1972
Poster of Sometimes a Great Notion
Sometimes a Great Notion
John Gay was 47 in Sometimes a Great Notion as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1971
Poster of Soldier Blue
Soldier Blue
John Gay was 46 in Soldier Blue as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 12 1970
Poster of No Way to Treat a Lady
No Way to Treat a Lady
John Gay was 43 in No Way to Treat a Lady as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 20 1968
Poster of The Power
The Power
John Gay was 43 in The Power as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1968
Poster of The Last Safari
The Last Safari
John Gay was 43 in The Last Safari as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1967
Poster of The Hallelujah Trail
The Hallelujah Trail
John Gay was 41 in The Hallelujah Trail as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1965
Poster of The Courtship of Eddie's Father
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
John Gay was 38 in The Courtship of Eddie's Father as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 1963
Poster of How the West Was Won
How the West Was Won
John Gay was 38 in How the West Was Won as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1962
Poster of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
John Gay was 37 in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1962
Poster of The Happy Thieves
The Happy Thieves
John Gay was 37 in The Happy Thieves as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1961
Poster of Separate Tables
Separate Tables
John Gay was 34 in Separate Tables as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 1958
Poster of Run Silent, Run Deep
Run Silent, Run Deep
John Gay was 33 in Run Silent, Run Deep as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 27 1958

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Cruel Doubt
Cruel Doubt
John Gay was 68+ in Cruel Doubt as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 17 1992
Poster of The Burden of Proof
The Burden of Proof
John Gay was 67+ in The Burden of Proof as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 09 1992
Poster of Blind Faith
Blind Faith
John Gay was 65+ in Blind Faith as 'Teleplay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 11 1990
Poster of Around the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 Days
John Gay was 65+ in Around the World in 80 Days as 'Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 16 1989
Poster of Windmills of the Gods
Windmills of the Gods
John Gay was 63+ in Windmills of the Gods as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 07 1988
Poster of Fatal Vision
Fatal Vision
John Gay was 60+ in Fatal Vision as 'Screenplay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 18 1984
Poster of The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters
The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters
John Gay was 39+ in The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1963
Poster of The Americans
The Americans
John Gay was 36+ in The Americans as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 23 1961
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
John Gay was 27+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Goodyear Television Playhouse
Goodyear Television Playhouse
John Gay was 27+ in Goodyear Television Playhouse as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 1951