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Leonard Cyril Deighton is a British author. Deighton is considered one of the top three spy novelists of his time. In addition he is a highly acclaimed military historian, cookery writer, and graphic artist. The IPCRESS File (1962), his first novel, was an instant bestseller and broke the mould of thriller writing. The Sunday Times called him "the poet of the spy story". Deighton’s first protagonist – a nameless spy christened Harry Palmer in the films – was made famous worldwide in 1960s films starring Michael Caine.
Birth Name
Leonard Cyril Deighton
Born
Monday, 18 February 1929
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| British Film Forever | Self | 2007 |
| 50 Films to See Before You Die | Self | 2006 |
| Book Four | Self - interviewee | 1982 |
| Did You See..? | Self | 1980 |
| The David Frost Show | Self | 1969 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| British Film Forever | Self | 2007 |
| 50 Films to See Before You Die | Self | 2006 |
| Book Four | Self - interviewee | 1982 |
| Did You See..? | Self | 1980 |
| The David Frost Show | Self | 1969 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Oh! What a Lovely War | 1969 |
| Only When I Larf | 1968 |
