Jimmy McGovern
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- January 1, 1949
- Birthplace
- Liverpool, England
Born in Liverpool in September, 1949, James Stanley "Jimmy" McGovern is an English screenwriter and producer. He created the television series Cracker, a popular and critical success in the UK, for which he received two Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America.
Filmography
Unforgivable 2025
Writer, Executive Producer
Anthony 2020
Writer
Care 2018
Writer, Executive Producer
Reg 2016
Writer
Sleaford Mods: Invisible Britain 2015
as Himself
Redfern Now: Promise Me 2015
Creative Producer
Common 2014
Writer
The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa 2010
as Self
Sunday 2002
Writer, Screenplay
Liam 2001
Writer
Dockers: Writing the Wrongs 1999
as Himself
Dockers 1999
Writer
Heart 1999
Writer
Cracker: White Ghost 1996
Creator
Hillsborough 1996
as Football Dad, Writer
Go Now 1995
Writer
Priest 1995
Writer
Gas and Candles 1991
Writer
Traitors 1990
Writer
Needle 1990
Writer
Credits from TMDB.