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George Orwell

Known for: Writing

Biography: 1903-06-25

Deathday: 1950-01-21 (46 years old)

Biography

Eric Arthur Blair (25 June, 1903 – 21 January, 1950), known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic. His work is characterised by lucid prose, biting social criticism, opposition to totalitarianism, and outspoken support of democratic socialism.

Filmography

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Movies 20

Writer 17

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TV Shows 1

Writer

George Orwell

Biography

Filmography

all 21

Movies 20

Writer 17

self 1

TV Shows 1

1984 (2023)

Some Thoughts On The Common Toad (2023)

1984 (2020)

Europa: The Last Battle (2017)

Shooting an Elephant (2016)

For the Cause (2012)

1984 (2008)

Animal Farm (1999)

Keep the Aspidistra Flying (1997)

State of Fear (1997)

Four Episodes from 1984 (1985)

Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984)

Apple Mac: 1984 (1984)

1984: A personal view of Orwells Nineteen Eighty Four (1983)

The World of George Orwell: 1984 (1965)

1984 (1956)

Animal Farm (1954)

Nineteen Eighty-Four (1954)

1984 (1953)

Studio One (1948)

Animal Farm

Information

Known ForWriting

GenderMale

Birthday1903-06-25

Deathday1950-01-21 (46 years old)

Birth NameEric Arthur Blair

Birth PlaceMotihari, Bengal Presidency, British India

Religionatheism

Height

RelationshipsEileen O'Shaughnessy (1936-06-09 - 1945-03-29), Sonia Orwell (1949-10-13 - 1950-01-21)

ChildrenRichard Blair

FatherRichard Walmesley Blair

MotherIda Mabel Limouzin

SiblingsMarjorie Frances Blair, Avril Nora Blair

RelativesEllen Kate Limouzin

CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom

ResidencesLondon · Barnhill, United Kingdom, Paris, France

Also Known AsEric Arthur Blair

AwardsRetro Hugo Award for Best Novella, Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame, Hugo Award for Best Novella

Related Persons

Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1903-06-25

Deathday
1950-01-21 (46 years old)

Birth Name
Eric Arthur Blair

Birth Place
Motihari, Bengal Presidency, British India

Religion
atheism

Relationships
Eileen O'Shaughnessy (1936-06-09 - 1945-03-29), Sonia Orwell (1949-10-13 - 1950-01-21)

Children
Richard Blair

Father
Richard Walmesley Blair

Mother
Ida Mabel Limouzin

Siblings
Marjorie Frances Blair, Avril Nora Blair

Relatives
Ellen Kate Limouzin

Citizenships
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom

Residences
London · Barnhill, United Kingdom, Paris, France

Also Known As
Eric Arthur Blair

Awards
Retro Hugo Award for Best Novella, Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame, Hugo Award for Best Novella