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Name: Colin Welland
Full/Alt. name: Colin Williams
Date of Birth: Wednesday July 4 1934
Born: Leigh, Lancashire, England (United Kingdom)
Nationality: English
Partial Biography: A British actor and screenwriter, Colin Welland wrote and performed in several British TV shows, including "Z Cars", before entering film in 1969 and garnering acclaim for his supporting role…Full Colin Welland Biography…

Filmography

Chariots of Fire (1981) Uscreenplay
Kes (1969) PG (for language, nudity and some teen smoking)Played "Mr Farthing"
The War of Buttons screenplay adaptation
Straw Dogs (1971) 18Played "Reverend Barney Hood"
A Dry White Season 15screenplay

Awards

Oscar (1981) Best Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) - "Chariots of Fire"
British Film Academy Award (1970) Best Supporting Actor - "Kes"