Background
Cellan-Jones, James Gwynne was born on July 13, 1931 in Swansea, Wales. Son of Cecil John and Lavinia Sophia (Dailey) C.-J.
Cellan-Jones, James Gwynne was born on July 13, 1931 in Swansea, Wales. Son of Cecil John and Lavinia Sophia (Dailey) C.-J.
Bachelor, Cambridge University, 1952. Master of Arts, Cambridge University, 1977.
From callboy to production manager, British Broadcasting Corporation-television, 1955-1960;
director, British Broadcasting Corporation-television, since 1960;
head of plays, British Broadcasting Corporation-television, 1976-1979;
managing director, Lawnsdale Prodns. County member Dirs. and Prodrs. Rights Society; W.D. Thomas memorial lecturer University College, Swansea, 1991.
Visiting artist-in-residence Verde Valley School, Sedona, Arizona, 1997, 99.
Second lieutenant Royal Engineers, 1953-1954, The Mcdonald Libel Trial, 1997. Fellow Royal Society Arts. Member Directors Guild American (Series award 1976), British Academy Film and television Arts (honorary life member, vice chairman 1979-1983, chairman 1983-1985), Directors Guild Great Britain (council since 1985, chairman 1992-1994, vice-chairman since 1995).
Married Margaret Eavis, April 2, 1959. Children: Rory, Simon, Deiniol, Lavinia.