George Orwell

Writer

Born: June 25, 1903 (46 years old)

Died: January 21, 1950

Place of birth: Motihari, Bengal Presidency, British India

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 (10)

• Orwell: 2+2=5 (2025, ★ 7.2)
• Omnibus (1967, ★ 7.2)
• Animal Farm (1954, ★ 7)
• Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984, ★ 6.8)
• 1984 (1956, ★ 6.6)
• Nineteen Eighty-Four (1954, ★ 7.3)
• Theatre 625 (1964, ★ 7.2)
• Animal Farm (1999, ★ 5.7)
• Keep the Aspidistra Flying (1997, ★ 6)
• Studio One (1948, ★ 5.4)