Bernard McKenna (writer)
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| Born | 1944 (age 79–80) Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Genre | Television, comedy, screenwriting |
| Spouse | Carla Zanetti |
| Children | One son, Rory |
Bernard McKenna (born 1944) is a Scottish writer/producer who has written, or co-written, many hours of British television comedy.[1] He is most known for his work with Graham Chapman[2][3] of Monty Python fame as well as his collaborations with Peter Cook and Douglas Adams.[4][5] He has occasionally worked as an actor, and had several roles in Monty Python's Life of Brian.[6]
McKenna previously taught creative writing, screenwriting and comedy at the University of Winchester.[7]
Writing
His writing work includes:
- Doctor in the House (1969–1977)
- Doctor Down Under (1979)
- The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs (1974)
- Out of the Trees (1975)
- Robin's Nest (1977–1981)
- The Odd Job (1978)
- Shelley (1979–1992)
- Peter Cook & Co (1980)
- Yellowbeard (1983)
- Me and My Girl (1984–1988)
- Brotherly Love (1999)
- Bad Boys
- Pilgrim's Rest
Production
His production work includes:
- The New Statesman (1987–1994)
- Get Back (1992)
- Over The Rainbow
Actor
- Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) – Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard / Sergeant
- Effects (1978) – Barney
- Yellowbeard (1983) – Askey
References
- ^ "Bernard McKenna". BFI.
- ^ Farber, Stephen (9 January 1983). "Ahoy! Just Over the Horizon, a Fleet of Pirate Movies". The New York Times.
- ^ Simpson, M. J. (May 2005). Hitchhiker: A Biography of Douglas Adams. Justin, Charles & Co. p. 74. ISBN 978-1-932112-35-1.
- ^ "Peter Cook & Co (1980)". BFI.
- ^ "Out of the Trees (1976)". BFI.
- ^ "Bernard McKenna". BFI.
- ^ Winchester, University of. "Bernard McKenna". University of Winchester.
