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Alex Comfort(1920-2000)

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Alex Comfort was born on 10 February 1920 in London, England, UK. He was a writer, known for BBC Play of the Month (1965), The Joy of Sex (2017) and The Sexiest Animal (1987). He was married to Jane Henderson and Ruth Harris. He died on 26 March 2000 in Oxfordshire, England, UK.
BornFebruary 10, 1920
DiedMarch 26, 2000(80)
BornFebruary 10, 1920
DiedMarch 26, 2000(80)
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BBC Play of the Month (1965)
BBC Play of the Month
6.7
TV Series
  • Writer
The Joy of Sex (2017)
The Joy of Sex
Video
  • Writer
  • 2017
The Sexiest Animal
Movie
  • Writer(as Dr. Alex Comfort)
  • 1987
Marriage Today
TV Mini Series
  • Self - Panellist

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Writer

  • The Joy of Sex (2017)
    The Joy of Sex
    Video
    • author
    • 2017
  • The Sexiest Animal
    • Writer (as Dr. Alex Comfort)
    • 1987
  • Joy of Sex (1984)
    Joy of Sex
    3.9
    • book "The Joy of Sex" (uncredited)
    • 1984
  • BBC Play of the Month (1965)
    BBC Play of the Month
    6.7
    TV Series
    • based on an idea by
    • 1966

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  • Alternative names
    • Dr. Alex Comfort
  • Born
    • February 10, 1920
    • London, England, UK
  • Died
    • March 26, 2000
    • Oxfordshire, England, UK(after a series of strokes)
  • Spouses
      Jane Henderson1973 - 1991 (her death)
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    • 1 Portrayal
    • 1 Interview
    • 1 Article

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    "The Joy of Sex" was edited to remove information on risky behaviors in the light of the AIDS epidemic.

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