John Kingsley Orton, known by the pen name of Joe Orton, was an English playwright, author, and diarist. His public career, from 1964 until his murder in 1967 by his partner, was short but highly influential. During this brief period he shocked, outraged, and amused audiences with his scandalous black comedies.
Joe Orton has 9 screen credits in a career dating back to 1968. Signature works include Yours Faithfully, Edna Welthorpe (Mrs), Loot, Entertaining Mr. Sloane. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
