John Grierson date of birth:
April 26, 1898
How old was John Grierson when died?
73
Where was John Grierson born?
Deanston, Stirling, Scotland
When did John Grierson die?
February 19, 1972
What is John Grierson nationality?
Scottish
What is John Grierson's occupation?
Documentary maker
Short Biography
John Grierson (26 April 1898 – 19 February 1972) was a pioneering Scottish documentary maker, often considered the father of British and Canadian documentary film. In 1926, Grierson coined the term "documentary" in a review of Robert Flaherty's Moana.