A.J. Cronin

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Biography

Archibald Joseph Cronin, MB, ChB, MD, DPH, MRCP (19 July 1896 – 6 January 1981) was a Scottish novelist and physician. His best-known works are Hatter's Castle, The Stars Look Down, The Citadel, The Keys of the Kingdom and The Green Years, all of which were adapted to film. He also created the Dr. Finlay character, the hero of a series of stories that served as the basis for the popular BBC television and radio series entitled Dr. Finlay's Casebook.

Career Overview

A.J. Cronin has 15 screen credits in a career dating back to 1934. Signature works include Web of Evidence, Faraway Tomorrow, The Keys of the Kingdom. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
Writing
Gender
male
Known Credits
15
Birth Date
1896-07-19 00:00:00
Birth Place
Cardross, Dunbartonshire, Scotland

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