Forsyth

/ ˈfɔːsaɪθ /

noun

1. ForsythBill1947MScottishFILMS AND TV: directorWRITING: writer Bill . born 1947, Scottish writer and director. His films include Gregory's Girl (1981), Local Hero (1983), and Gregory's Two Girls (1999)
2. ForsythFrederick1938MBritishWRITING: thriller writer Frederick born 1938, British thriller writer. His books include The Day of the Jackal (1970), The Odessa File (1972), and The Fourth Protocol (1984)

Example Sentences

Forsyth’s novel, closely echoed in Fred Zinnemann’s 1973 film, was based in relatively current events, an assassination attempt on French president Charles de Gaulle by a veterans group disgruntled by Algerian independence.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Day of the Jackal,” a 10-episode limited series written by Ronan Bennett that premieres Thursday on Peacock, is a contemporary reimagining of Frederick Forsyth’s 1971 novel and the 1973 film, directed by Fred Zinnemann.

From Los Angeles Times

Fellow Conservative peer and former cabinet minister Lord Forsyth of Drumlean accused Labour of "a disgraceful piece of political gerrymandering" aimed at "weakening the scrutiny" of the government.

From BBC

"The only way to ensure the emotional and physical health of animals and prevent further deaths and the spread of zoonotic diseases is to stop imprisoning them for 'entertainment' and instead focus on protecting their natural habitats," Peta's campaign manager Abigail Forsyth told the BBC.

From BBC

Perth-born McGregor made his movie debut in Bill Forsyth's Being Human in 1994 and quickly followed that up playing journalist Alex Law in Danny Boyle's thriller Shallow Grave.

From BBC