Jimmy McGovern

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.

Jimmy McGovern is known for work in writing across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Remembers… (2022), Coronation Street (1960), Brookside (1982), The South Bank Show (1978), Screen Two (1985), World in Action (1963), Time (2021), Celebrity Mastermind (2003). The recorded credits span 1960 to 2023, including 2 movies and 23 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.