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James Henry Miller (25 January 1915 β 22 October 1989), better known by his stage name Ewan MacColl, was an English folk singer-songwriter, folk song collector, labour activist and actor. Born in England to Scottish parents, he is known as one of the instigators of the 1960s folk revival as well as for writing such songs as "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Dirty Old Town".
MacColl collected hundreds of traditional folk songs, including the version of "Scarborough Fair" later popularised by Simon & Garfunkel, and released dozens of albums with A.L. Lloyd, Peggy Seeger and others, mostly of traditional folk songs. He also wrote many left-wing political songs, remained a steadfast communist throughout his life and engaged in political activism.
Filmography
all 18
Movies 17
self 7
Writer 2
TV Shows 1
Narrator 1
Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl (2021)
Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl (2001)
The Ballad of Ewan MacColl (1990)
Which Side Are You On? (1985)
The Big Hewer (1974)
Nobody's Face (1966)
New Power in Their Hands (1959)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1915-01-25
Deathday1989-10-22 (74 years old)
Birth NameJames Henry Miller
Birth PlaceSalford, United Kingdom
RelationshipsJoan Littlewood (1934 - 1950)
ChildrenKirsty MacColl, Hamish McColl
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
AwardsGrammy Award, Grammy Awards
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