John Briley

John Briley

Deceased · Born: Jun 25, 1925 · Died: Dec 14, 2019

Personal Details

BornJun 25, 1925 Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Spouse
  • Nancy Helmich Whitcomb

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 14, 2019 )
  • Dorothy Reichart

    ( Dec 1, 2025 to Dec 1, 2025 )
  • Valerie Belsky

Biography

John Briley, a renowned writer and producer, entered this world on June 25, 1925, in the vibrant city of Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the film industry, with notable credits including the Academy Award-winning biographical drama "Gandhi" (1982),the historical drama "Molokai" (1999),and the adventure film "Christopher Columbus: The Discovery" (1992).

John Briley's personal life was marked by his three marriages to Nancy Helmich Whitcomb, Dorothy Reichart, and Valerie Belsky. Tragically, his life came to a close on December 14, 2019, in the United States, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and influence future generations of writers and producers.

Career

1965
1999
Molokai
Molokai as Writer
1987
Cry Freedom
Cry Freedom as Screenplay
1986
Tai-Pan
Tai-Pan as Screenplay
1985
Marie
Marie as Screenplay
1982
Gandhi
Gandhi as Writer
Enigma
Enigma as Screenplay
1979
Eagle's Wing
Eagle's Wing as Screenplay
1978
The Medusa Touch
The Medusa Touch as Screenplay
1975
That Lucky Touch
That Lucky Touch as Screenplay
1972
Pope Joan
Pope Joan as Screenplay
1964
1962
Postman's Knock
Postman's Knock as Screenplay
1961
Invasion Quartet
Invasion Quartet as Screenplay