Alun Owen

Born Nov 24, 1925 · Menai Bridge, Wales

Alun Owen was a Welsh playwright, screenwriter and actor, predominantly in television. However, he is best remembered by a wider audience for writing the screenplay of The Beatles' debut feature film A Hard Day's Night (1964), which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Known for

The Servant

1963

I'm All Right Jack

1959

In the Wake of a Stranger

1959

Every Day Except Christmas

1957

The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel