John Farrow

Film director, screenwriter and producer (1904–1963)
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John Farrow

Summary

John Farrow is a human[1]. His place of birth was Marrickville[2]. He was born on +1904-02-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on +1963-01-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], naval officer[8], actor[9], and film producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (791 views/month, #6,726 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Marrickville[2], John Farrow…
  • John Farrow died in Beverly Hills[4].
  • John Farrow was born on +1904-02-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Farrow was born on +1904-01-01T00:00:00Z[12].
  • John Farrow died on +1963-01-27T00:00:00Z[5].
  • John Farrow died on +1963-01-01T00:00:00Z[13].
  • Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[14].
  • John Farrow's father was Joseph Farrow[15].
  • John Farrow's mother was Lucy Savage[16].
  • John Farrow was married to Maureen O'Sullivan[17].
  • A child of John Farrow was Mia Farrow[18].
  • A child of John Farrow was Patrick Villiers Farrow[19].
  • A child of John Farrow was Tisa Farrow[20].
  • A child of John Farrow was Stephanie Farrow[21].
  • A child of John Farrow was Prudence Farrow[22].
  • John Farrow held citizenship in Australia[23].
  • John Farrow held citizenship in United States[24].
  • English was John Farrow's native language[25].
  • John Farrow's professions included film director[6].
  • John Farrow's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • John Farrow's professions included naval officer[8].
  • John Farrow's professions included actor[9].
  • John Farrow worked as a film producer[10].
  • John Farrow worked as a director[26].
  • John Farrow's field of work was film direction[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Farrow's place of birth was Marrickville[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1904-02-10T00:00:00Z[3] and +1904-01-01T00:00:00Z[12]. His father was Joseph Farrow[15]. His mother was Lucy Savage[16]. English was his native language[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], naval officer[8], actor[9], film producer[10], and director[26]. Fields of work include film direction[27], an activity[28]; film screenwriting[29], an occupation[30]; film production[31], an economic activity[32]; and literature[33], a type of arts[34].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Hondo[35], a film[36], directed by John Farrow[37]; Alias Nick Beal[38], a film[39], directed by him[40]; The Big Clock[41]; and Night Has a Thousand Eyes[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[43], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45]; Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[46], a grade of an order[47]; Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[48], an award for best adapted screenplay[49], in United States[50], founded in 1929[51]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[52], a commemorative plaque[53], in United States[54].

Personal Life

John Farrow was married to Maureen O'Sullivan[17]. Children include Mia Farrow[18], a human rights defender[55], b. 1945[56], of United States[57], awarded the Marian Anderson Award[58]; Patrick Villiers Farrow[19], a sculptor[59], 1942–2009[60], of United States[61]; Tisa Farrow[20], an actor[62], 1951–2024[63], of United States[64]; Stephanie Farrow[21], an actor[65], b. 1949[66], of United States[67]; and Prudence Farrow[22], a film producer[68], b. 1948[69], of United States[70].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1963-01-27T00:00:00Z[5] and +1963-01-01T00:00:00Z[13]. John Farrow died in Beverly Hills[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[71]. Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

John Farrow ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (791 views/month, #6,726 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

FAQs

Where was John Farrow born?

John Farrow's place of birth was Marrickville[2].

Where did John Farrow die?

John Farrow died in Beverly Hills[4].

Who were John Farrow's parents?

John Farrow's father was Joseph Farrow[15]. John Farrow's mother was Lucy Savage[16].

Who was John Farrow married to?

John Farrow's spouses include Maureen O'Sullivan[17].

What did John Farrow do for work?

John Farrow worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], naval officer[8], actor[9], and film producer[10].

What awards did John Farrow receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[43], Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[46], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[48], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[52].

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Maureen O'Sullivan
    Father Joseph Farrow
    Native language English
    Manner of death natural causes
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