Acting
John Man
Born
1941-05-15 (85)
Place of birth
Tenterden, England, UK
Known for
Acting
Credits
3 titles
John Anthony Garnet Man (born 15 May 1941) is a British historian and travel writer. His special interests are China, Mongolia and the history of written communication. Man studied German and French at Keble College, Oxford, before completing two postgraduate courses, a diploma in the History and Philosophy of Science at Oxford and Mongolian at the School of Oriental and African Studies, finishing the latter in 1968 After working in journalism with Reuters and in publishing with Time Life Books, Man turned to writing, with occasional forays into film, TV, and radio. In the 1990s, he began a series on the revolutions in writing: writing itself, the alphabet, and printing with movable type. …
Known for
7.9Landmark mockumentary-maker Philomena Cunk traces the history of Britain and Earth.
Cunk on...
2018
6.7A fearless warrior and ruthless conqueror, Genghis Khan’s epic rise and the Mongolian Empire’s incredible expansion are brought to thrilling life in this six-part series. Drawing on a new translation of “The Secret History of the Mongols,” the series reveals stunning insights into the life and many battles of the legendary ruler known widely as Genghis Khan.
Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols
2025
Series credits
7.9Landmark mockumentary-maker Philomena Cunk traces the history of Britain and Earth.
Cunk on...
2018
7.9Landmark mockumentary-maker Philomena Cunk traces the history of Britain and Earth.
Cunk on...
2018
6.7A fearless warrior and ruthless conqueror, Genghis Khan’s epic rise and the Mongolian Empire’s incredible expansion are brought to thrilling life in this six-part series. Drawing on a new translation of “The Secret History of the Mongols,” the series reveals stunning insights into the life and many battles of the legendary ruler known widely as Genghis Khan.
Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols
2025