Bernard McKenna (writer)

From The Goon Show Depository

Bernard McKenna
Bernard McKenna (writer).jpg
Born1944 (age 79–80)
Scotland, United Kingdom
GenreTelevision, comedy, screenwriting
SpouseCarla Zanetti
ChildrenOne 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:

Production

His production work includes:

Actor

References

  1. ^ "Bernard McKenna". BFI.
  2. ^ Farber, Stephen (9 January 1983). "Ahoy! Just Over the Horizon, a Fleet of Pirate Movies". The New York Times.
  3. ^ Simpson, M. J. (May 2005). Hitchhiker: A Biography of Douglas Adams. Justin, Charles & Co. p. 74. ISBN 978-1-932112-35-1.
  4. ^ "Peter Cook & Co (1980)". BFI.
  5. ^ "Out of the Trees (1976)". BFI.
  6. ^ "Bernard McKenna". BFI.
  7. ^ Winchester, University of. "Bernard McKenna". University of Winchester.

External links