Kevin O'Donovan McClory (8 June 1926 - 20 November 2006) was an Irish screenwriter, producer, and director. McClory was best known for the 1983 James Bond film "Never Say Never Again", which was the result of a long legal battle between McClory and Ian Fleming (later United Artists/MGM) over the writing credits and later the film rights to "Thunderball". Wikipedia
Other Works: Following a court battle with Ian Fleming over the novel Thunderball, McClory received a "based on a story by ..." credit in subsequent editions of the James Bond book. www.imdb.com/name/nm0565886/
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Kevin O'Donovan McClory, screenwriter and film producer: born Dublin 8 June 1926; twice married (two sons, two daughters); died London 20 November 2006. news.independent.co.uk/people/obituaries/article2054582.ece
Obituary for Kevin McClory from The Times and Sunday Times. The highlight of Kevin McClory’s career in the film business was Thunderball (1965), which he produced. www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,60-2504967,00.html