John Whiting was born on November 15, 1917 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for The Devils (1971), PT Raiders (1955) and The Good Companions (1957). He was married to Asthore Mawson. He died on June 16, 1963 in London, England, UK.
His lover, Susan Maryott, committed suicide after his death.
Eminent, if controversial, British playwright, whose shockingly early death was generally held to be a great loss to the British theater. His occasional screenwriting jobs give little hint of his interests or style as a playwright.