John-Henry Butterworth | |
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Born | 1976 (age 47–48) London, England, UK |
Occupation | Screenwriter |
Notable works | Ford v Ferrari (2019) |
Relatives | Jez Butterworth (brother) |
John-Henry Butterworth is a British screenwriter who has co-written several screenplays with his brother Jez Butterworth. The brothers won the Writers Guild of America's 2011 Paul Selvin Award for their screenplay for the film Fair Game (2010). [1]
Film
Television
Year | Title | Notes |
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2021 | Nine Perfect Strangers | 3 episodes; Also co-developer and executive producer |
2024 | The Agency | 10 episodes |
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