Biography
James Henry Miller (25 January 1915 β 22 October 1989), better known by his stage name Ewan MacColl, was a folk singer-songwriter, folk song collector, labour activist and actor. Born in England to Scottish parents, he is known as one of the instigators of the 1960s folk revival as well as for writing such songs as "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Dirty Old Town".MacColl collected hundreds of traditional folk songs, including the version of "Scarborough Fair" later popularised by Simon & Garfunkel, and released dozens of albums with A.L. Lloyd, Peggy Seeger and others, mostly of traditional folk songs. He also wrote many left-wing political songs, remaining a steadfast communist throughout his life and engaging in political activism.
Filmography
all 17
Movies 16
self 6
TV Shows 1
Narrator 1
Writer 1
Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl (2021)
Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl (2001)
The Ballad of Ewan MacColl (1990)
Daddy, What Did You Do In The Strike? (1985)
Which Side Are You On? (1985)
The Good Old Way (1983)
Alternativ Festival 1975 (1975)
The Fight Game (1973)
The Shoals of Herring (1972)
Nobody's Face (1966)
The Irishmen: An Impression of Exile (1965)
Songs of the Coalfields (1964)
Mining Review 16th Year No. 6 (1963)
Four People: A Ballad Film (1962)
Whaler out of New Bedford (1961)
Das krumme Gewerbe (1960)
New Power in Their Hands (1959)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1915-01-25
Deathday1989-10-22 (74 years old)
Birth PlaceSalford, United Kingdom
RelationshipsJoan Littlewood (1934-01-01 - 1950-01-01)
ChildrenHamish McColl, Kirsty MacColl
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
AwardsGrammy Award, Grammy Awards
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