Joe Orton

January 10, 2024
Playwright

Quick Facts

Joe Orton
Full Name Joe Orton
Occupation Playwright
Date Of Birth Jan 1, 1933(1933-01-01)
Age 91
Date Of Death August 9, 1967, Islington, London, United Kingdom
Birthplace England
Country United Kingdom
Birth City England
Horoscope Capricorn

Joe Orton Biography

Name Joe Orton
Birthday Jan 1
Birth Year 1933
Place Of Birth England
Home Town England
Birth Country United Kingdom
Birth Sign Capricorn
Siblings Leonie Orton, Marilyn Orton, Douglas Orton

Joe Orton is one of the most popular and richest Playwright who was born on January 1, 1933 in England, England, United Kingdom. English playwright and author known for his dark comedies.Some of his plays include Loot and Entertaining Mr. Sloane.

Sir Ralph Richardson starred in the premiere of his final play, What the Butler Saw.

He was romantically involved with Kenneth Halliwell from 1951 until 1967 when Halliwell murdered him.

Joe Orton Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Playwright
House Living in own house.

Joe Orton is one of the richest Playwright from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joe Orton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began acting when he was young and studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

He wrote the screenplay Up Against It for The Beatles, although it was never produced.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 5 feet 10 inches

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Who is Joe Orton Dating?

According to our records, Joe Orton is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Joe Orton’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Joe Ranked on the list of most popular Playwright. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Joe Orton celebrates birthday on January 1 of every year.

What Happened Joe Orton?

Murder. On 9 August 1967, the 34-year-old Orton was bludgeoned to death by Halliwell at their home in Islington, London, with nine hammer blows to the head.

Who was Joe Orton's partner?

Kenneth Leith Halliwell (23 June 1926 – 9 August 1967) was a British actor, writer and collagist. He was the mentor, boyfriend and murderer of playwright Joe Orton.

Where was Joe Orton born?

Leicester, United Kingdom

Who wrote the play loot?

Joe Orton

Why was Joe Orton murder?

A SUCCESSFUL playwright was murdered in his prime by his jealous gay lover. Joe Orten’s life came to a tragic end when he was just 34 years old after boyfriend Kenneth Halliwell discovered he had been cheating on him.

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