Alun Owen
Known for: Writing
Alun Davies Owen (24 November 1925 – 6 December 1994) 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.
Filmography
Series
The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
First Guard (uncredited)
1955
Film
The Servant
People in Restaurant: Curate
1963
The Ronnie Barker Playhouse
The Minister
1968
Before Your Very Eyes
1952
Film
I'm All Right Jack
TV Producer
1959
Hawkmoor
Ianto
1978
Film
Things They Said Today
Self (archive footage)
2002
Film
In the Wake of a Stranger
Ferris
1959
Film
The Beatles
Self (archive footage)
2025
Film
Every Day Except Christmas
Narrator (voice)
1957
Film
Valley of Song
Pritchard
1953