Background
Clavell, James was born on October 10, 1924 in Sydney, Australia. Came to the United States, 1953. Naturalized, 1963. Son of Richard Charles and Eileen (Collis) Clavell.
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Clavell, James was born on October 10, 1924 in Sydney, Australia. Came to the United States, 1953. Naturalized, 1963. Son of Richard Charles and Eileen (Collis) Clavell.
Student, Birmingham University, 1947.
Commander R. C. Clavell and Eileen Ross Clavell. Married April Clavell 1953. Two daughter; served as Captain in R.A. during 2nd World War.
Honorary D. Litt. (Maryland) 1980, (Bradford) 1986. Goldener Eiger (Austria) 1972. Screenwriter: The Fly 1958, Watussi 1958, The Great Escape 1960, Satan Bug 1962, 633 Squadron 1963.
Director: Where’s Jack? 1968. Writer/Producer/Director: Five Gates to Hell 1959, Walk like a Dragon 1960, To Sir with Love 1966, Last Valley 1969, Children's Story.. But Not for Children 1982.
Executive Producer: Shogun 1980, Noble House 1986 (both for TV).
King Rat 1962, Tai-Pan 1966, Countdown at Armageddon (play) 1986,, Shogun 1976. Noble House 1980, The Children’s Story but not for Children 1982, Whirlwind 1986, Trump-O-Moto 1986.
Served to captain Royal Artillery, 1941-1946.
Married April Stride, February 20, 1951.