James Davern
James Edmund Davern | |
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James Davern creator of A Country Practice (TV series) receiving the Media Peace Prize | |
| Born | James Edmund Davern 21 February 1933 Belgrave, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 18 November 2023 (aged 90) Australia |
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| Years active | early 1960s-? |
| Known for | A Country Practice as creator and producer |
| Notable work | Bellbird |
| Spouse | Philippa Davern (m. 1964) |
| Children | 3, including |
| Awards | Order of Australia, Logie Hall of Fame |
James Edmund Davern OAM (21 February 1933 - 18 November 2023) was an Australian television producer, director, script/screen writer and editor and founder of production company JNP Productions. He is arguably best known for creating long-running Australian soap /serial A Country Practice.