Antony Jay, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Antony Jay

British screenwriter

Date of Birth: 20-Apr-1930

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 21-Aug-2016

Profession: screenwriter, journalist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Sir Antony Rupert Jay, (20 April 1930 – 21 August 2016) was an English writer, broadcaster, and director.
With Jonathan Lynn, he co-wrote the British political comedies Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister (1980–88).
He also wrote The Householder's Guide to Community Defence Against Bureaucratic Aggression (1972). For his career as a broadcaster and in public relations, Jay received a knighthood in the 1988 New Year Honours.
He also wrote the BBC television documentary Royal Family and co-wrote Elizabeth R, after which he was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order for personal services to the Royal Family in the 1993 New Years Honours list.