Troy Kennedy Martin, a renowned writer, was born on February 15, 1932, in Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Scotland, UK.
He is recognized for his outstanding work on various projects, including the iconic films The Italian Job (1969),Red Heat (1988),and Kelly's Heroes (1970).
As a prominent figure in British television, Martin was responsible for creating two groundbreaking series, Z Cars (1962),a pioneering police drama, and Edge of Darkness (1985),a gripping political thriller that was later adapted into a film.
In addition to his film and television work, Martin's screenplay for Ferrari (2023),a biographical film about the life of Enzo Ferrari, is currently in production.
Throughout his life, Martin was a resident of London's Notting Hill Gate for 50 years, and later attended Trinity College in Dublin.
In his personal life, Martin was previously married to actress Diane Aubrey.
Sadly, Troy Kennedy Martin passed away on September 15, 2009, in Ditchling, East Sussex, England, UK.
