Kenneth Tynan

Biography

Kenneth Peacock Tynan - was an English theatre critic and writer. Making his initial impact as a critic at The Observer, he praised Osborne's Look Back in Anger (1956), and encouraged the emerging wave of British theatrical talent. In 1963, Tynan was appointed as the new National Theatre Company's literary manager. An opponent of theatre censorship, Tynan was considered by many to be the first person to say "fuck" on British television (although this is now disputed), which was controversial at the time. Later in his life, he settled in California, where he resumed his writing career.

Known For

The Mike Douglas Show

The Dick Cavett Show

The David Susskind Show

Freedom to Love

One Pair of Eyes

Around the World with Orson Welles

Will the Real Mr Sellers.....?

Lenny Bruce: Without Tears

All Movies (7)

• Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy1974 · as Self
• Lenny Bruce: Without Tears1972 · as Self (archive footage)
• Will the Real Mr Sellers.....?1969 · as Self
• Freedom to Love1969 · as Self
• Acting in the 60's: Richard Burton1967 · as Self - Interviewer
• Great Acting: Laurence Olivier1966 · as Self - Interviewer
• Small world: Vivien Leigh1958 · as Self- drama critic

All TV Shows (7)

• Film '721971 · as Self
• The Dick Cavett Show1968 · as Self - Guest
• One Pair of Eyes1967
• The Mike Douglas Show1961 · as Self
• The David Susskind Show1959 · as Self
• Small World1958 · as Self
• Around the World with Orson Welles1955 · as Self — Host