Jimmy McGovern

Jimmy McGovern

76 · Born: Jan 1, 1949

Personal Details

BornJan 1, 1949 Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
Parents
  • William McGovern
  • Jane Warner

Biography

Jimmy McGovern, a renowned writer and producer, took his first breath in September of 1949, amidst the vibrant cityscape of Liverpool, situated in the picturesque county of Merseyside, England, a region steeped in rich cultural heritage and history, and a part of the United Kingdom, a nation famous for its diverse landscapes, climates, and people.

He is, in fact, a talented individual, whose work has left an indelible mark on the world of television, with a plethora of acclaimed productions to his credit, including, but not limited to, the critically acclaimed drama series "The Street", which premiered in 2006, and more recently, the thought-provoking "Time", released in 2021, as well as the groundbreaking crime drama "Cracker", which first aired in 1993.

Career

1996
Hillsborough
Hillsborough as Football Dad
2025
2020
Anthony
Anthony as Writer
2018
Care
Care as Writer
2016
Reg
Reg as Writer
2014
Common
Common as Writer
2002
Sunday
Sunday as Screenplay
2001
Liam
Liam as Writer
1999
Heart
Heart as Writer
Dockers
Dockers as Writer
1996
1995
Priest
Priest as Writer
Go Now
Go Now as Writer
1990
Screenplay
Screenplay as Writer
2021
Time
Time as Creator, Writer
2015
Banished
Banished as Creator
2010
Accused
Accused as Creator
2009
Moving On
Moving On as Creator
2006
The Street
The Street as Creator, Writer
1997
Cracker
Cracker as Creator
The Lakes
The Lakes as Creator
1993
Cracker
Cracker as Creator