Orton

American

[awrt-n] / ˈɔrt n /

noun

Joe John Kingsley Orton, 1933–67, English playwright.

Orton British

/ ˈɔːtən /

noun

Joe ( Kingsley ). 1933–67, British dramatist, noted for his black comedies: these include Entertaining Mr Sloane (1964), Loot (1966), and What the Butler Saw (1969)

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Among those hoping to secure some anniversary cards is 21-year-old Grace Orton, who said she was willing to queue up to get her hands on them.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

In a joint video interview with Orton, she discusses the impact of Manson on her life and where things currently stand with her father.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

Orton: I’ve done a lot of documentaries with people who learn hard things or process hard things on camera, and it can get sticky.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

Ms. Orton once again works as her own producer, and contributors come from a range of musical backgrounds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

Alex’s dad found a parking spot in front of the burned-out lot at 417 Van Orton Street.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers

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