Nevill Coghill: Nevill Coghill. Writer: Doctor Faustus. Irish-born writer Nevill Coghill's much admired theatrical productions in England had an indirect influence on Great Britain's film industry, through those actors and artisans that worked under him before successfully moving from stage to screen. But there were direct actions, as well. A working relationship with Richard Burton led Coghill to adapt Christopher Marlowe's play, co-direct with Burton, and cameo in the 1967 film, Doctor Faustus (1967). After...
Known For: Doctor Faustus (Writer), The Tudor Touch (Writer), Canterbury Tales (Writer), Chaucer's Tale (Writer)