Alun Owen

Born in Menai Bridge, Wales on November 24, 1925 — died November 6, 1994 (aged 68)

Alun Owen was a Welsh playwright, screenwriter and actor, predominantly in television. However, he is best remembered by a wider audience for writing the screenplay of The Beatles' debut feature film A Hard Day's Night (1964), which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.