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Terry Nation

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Terry Nation

Aug 8, 1930 – Mar 9, 199760 titles 41 movies · 19 TV
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Biography

Terry Nation was a British television writer. He is perhaps most well-known for his contributions to the original 'Doctor Who' TV series, for which he created the 'Daleks', who would later become the Doctor's arch nemesis and are a recurring threat in the show until this day. His other works include scripts for the TV series' 'The Avengers' and 'MacGyver'.

Born

Aug 8, 1930 – Mar 9, 1997

Cardiff, Wales, UK

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Roles across career

Titles counted once; a person can act and direct on the same film (roles merged).

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Directing

50

Writing

8

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