David Plowright

British television executive and producer (1930–2006)

David Ernest Plowright (11 December 1930 – 24 August 2006) was a British television executive and producer.2

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Born Dec 11, 1930, died Aug 24, 2006.1

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedSt Lawrence Academy3

Career

Occupation: television producer, businessperson, reporter, television executive.5

  • 1987 to 1992Chairperson, ITV Granada4

Personal life

  • BornDec 11, 1930, Scunthorpe6
  • DiedAug 24, 2006, Mottram St Andrew7
  • CitizenshipUnited Kingdom8

Plowright was the younger brother of actress Joan Plowright, who was married to Laurence Olivier. The connection led to Olivier appearing in several Granada drama productions, including Brideshead Revisited. Plowright married Brenda Key in 1953; they had a son and two daughters.

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Awards

  • 1996Commander of the Order of the British Empire9

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