Colin Welland

(1934–2015) Screenwriter United Kingdom

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Colin Welland was a screenwriter from the United Kingdom, best known for Chariots of fire.

Quick Facts About Colin Welland

Born: July 4, 1934
Died: November 2, 2015
Nationality: United Kingdom
Profession: Screenwriter
Notable works: Chariots of fire

About Colin Welland

Colin Welland was an English actor and screenwriter. He won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance as Mr Farthing in Kes (1969) and the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for writing Chariots of Fire (1981).

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Quotes by Colin Welland

Anyone who's seen the Wigan [League] players stripped has been faced with the raw truth of the matter... No time for male…

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In south west Lancashire, babies don't toddle, they side-step. Queuing women talk of 'nipping round the blindside'. Rugby league provides our cultural…

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