Val Gielgud, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Val Gielgud

British writer

Date of Birth: 28-Apr-1900

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 30-Nov-1981

Profession: writer, author, journalist, novelist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Val Henry Gielgud (28 April 1900 – 30 November 1981) was an English actor, writer, director and broadcaster.
He was a pioneer of radio drama for the BBC, and also directed the first ever drama to be produced in the newer medium of television. Val Gielgud was born in London, into a theatrical family, being the brother of Sir John Gielgud (who acted in several of his productions) and a great-nephew of the Victorian actress Ellen Terry.