Portrait of David Mitton

David Mitton

Bio: David Mitton (David Nelson Godfrey Mitton) (born in Edinburgh, Scotland, 13th July 1938 - died London, England, 28th May 2008) is the creator of the TUGS series. He first began his career as a special effects technician for Gerry Anderson's Supermarionation shows such asThunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and Joe 90
Born: Mon, Feb 27 1939
Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Death: Fri, May 16 2008
David Mitton is 69 years old
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Poster of Down the Mine
Down the Mine
David Mitton would have been no older than
69 in Down the Mine
as 'Original Story'.
Sun, Dec 31 2023
Poster of TUGS: A Bigg Retrospective
TUGS: A Bigg Retrospective
David Mitton would have been no older than
69 in TUGS: A Bigg Retrospective
as 'Original Concept'.
Tue, Apr 04 2023
Poster of Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
David Mitton would have been no older than
69 in Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 20 2010
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Rusty to the Rescue
Thomas & Friends: Rusty to the Rescue
David Mitton would have been no older than
69 in Thomas & Friends: Rusty to the Rescue
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 14 2008
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Henry and the Elephant
Thomas & Friends: Henry and the Elephant
David Mitton would have been no older than
69 in Thomas & Friends: Henry and the Elephant
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 22 2008
Poster of Thomas & Friends - Mud Glorious Mud
Thomas & Friends - Mud Glorious Mud
David Mitton was
69 in Thomas & Friends - Mud Glorious Mud
as 'Director'.
Tue, May 06 2008
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Percy Takes The Plunge
Thomas & Friends: Percy Takes The Plunge
David Mitton was
68 in Thomas & Friends: Percy Takes The Plunge
as 'Director'.
Mon, Dec 10 2007
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Ultimate Christmas
Thomas & Friends: Ultimate Christmas
David Mitton was
68 in Thomas & Friends: Ultimate Christmas
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 23 2007
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Percy's Ghostly Trick & Other Thomas Stories
Thomas & Friends: Percy's Ghostly Trick & Other Thomas Stories
David Mitton was
68 in Thomas & Friends: Percy's Ghostly Trick & Other Thomas Stories
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 27 2007
Poster of Thomas & Friends: A Big Day for Thomas
Thomas & Friends: A Big Day for Thomas
David Mitton was
67 in Thomas & Friends: A Big Day for Thomas
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 23 2007
Poster of Thomas and Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
Thomas and Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
David Mitton was
67 in Thomas and Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Aug 29 2006
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Really Brave Engines
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Really Brave Engines
David Mitton was
66 in Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Really Brave Engines
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Thomas Gets Bumped & Other Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Thomas Gets Bumped & Other Adventures
David Mitton was
66 in Thomas & Friends: Thomas Gets Bumped & Other Adventures
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day & Other Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day & Other Adventures
David Mitton was
66 in Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day & Other Adventures
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 26 2005
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Hooray For Thomas & Other Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Hooray For Thomas & Other Adventures
David Mitton was
65 in Thomas & Friends: Hooray For Thomas & Other Adventures
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Jan 25 2005
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine
David Mitton was
65 in Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 20 2004
Poster of Thomas & Friends: New Friends For Thomas & Other Adventures
Thomas & Friends: New Friends For Thomas & Other Adventures
David Mitton was
65 in Thomas & Friends: New Friends For Thomas & Other Adventures
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 16 2004
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Engines to the Rescue
Thomas & Friends: Engines to the Rescue
David Mitton was
65 in Thomas & Friends: Engines to the Rescue
as 'Director'.
Mon, Mar 01 2004
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Best of Gordon
Thomas & Friends: Best of Gordon
David Mitton was
64 in Thomas & Friends: Best of Gordon
as 'Producer, Director'.
Tue, Feb 03 2004
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Percy's Chocolate Crunch and Other Thomas Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Percy's Chocolate Crunch and Other Thomas Adventures
David Mitton was
64 in Thomas & Friends: Percy's Chocolate Crunch and Other Thomas Adventures
as 'Director'.
Thu, Oct 23 2003
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Snowy Surprise & Other Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Snowy Surprise & Other Adventures
David Mitton was
64 in Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Snowy Surprise & Other Adventures
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 14 2003
Poster of Thomas & Friends: James and the Red Balloon
Thomas & Friends: James and the Red Balloon
David Mitton was
64 in Thomas & Friends: James and the Red Balloon
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 22 2003
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Thomas & His Friends Help Out
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & His Friends Help Out
David Mitton was
63 in Thomas & Friends: Thomas & His Friends Help Out
as 'Director'.
Tue, Feb 25 2003
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Trust Thomas & Other Stories
Thomas & Friends: Trust Thomas & Other Stories
David Mitton was
63 in Thomas & Friends: Trust Thomas & Other Stories
as 'Director'.
Tue, Feb 25 2003
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Salty's Secret & Other Thomas Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Salty's Secret & Other Thomas Adventures
David Mitton was
63 in Thomas & Friends: Salty's Secret & Other Thomas Adventures
as 'Director'.
Tue, Sep 24 2002
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Christmas Wonderland
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Christmas Wonderland
David Mitton was
63 in Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Christmas Wonderland
as 'Director'.
Tue, Sep 24 2002
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Races, Rescues and Runaways and Other Thomas Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Races, Rescues and Runaways and Other Thomas Adventures
David Mitton was
63 in Thomas & Friends: Races, Rescues and Runaways and Other Thomas Adventures
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Jul 23 2002
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Special Letter
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Special Letter
David Mitton was
63 in Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Special Letter
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 05 2002
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Sing-Along and Stories
Thomas & Friends: Sing-Along and Stories
David Mitton was
63 in Thomas & Friends: Sing-Along and Stories
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 05 2002
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Best Of James
Thomas & Friends: Best Of James
David Mitton was
63 in Thomas & Friends: Best Of James
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Mar 05 2002
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Best of Percy
Thomas & Friends: Best of Percy
David Mitton was
62 in Thomas & Friends: Best of Percy
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 24 2001
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Best Of Thomas
Thomas & Friends: Best Of Thomas
David Mitton was
61 in Thomas & Friends: Best Of Thomas
as 'Producer, Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Trackside Tunes
Thomas & Friends: Trackside Tunes
David Mitton was
61 in Thomas & Friends: Trackside Tunes
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Make Someone Happy & Other Thomas Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Make Someone Happy & Other Thomas Adventures
David Mitton was
61 in Thomas & Friends: Make Someone Happy & Other Thomas Adventures
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Jul 25 2000
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Spills & Chills
Thomas & Friends: Spills & Chills
David Mitton was
61 in Thomas & Friends: Spills & Chills
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Feb 29 2000
Poster of Spills and Chills & Other Thomas Thrills
Spills and Chills & Other Thomas Thrills
David Mitton was
61 in Spills and Chills & Other Thomas Thrills
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Feb 29 2000
Poster of 10 Years of Thomas & Friends
10 Years of Thomas & Friends
David Mitton was
60 in 10 Years of Thomas & Friends
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Sep 14 1999
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Cranky Bugs & Other Thomas Stories
Thomas & Friends: Cranky Bugs & Other Thomas Stories
David Mitton was
59 in Thomas & Friends: Cranky Bugs & Other Thomas Stories
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Feb 02 1999
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Thomas Comes To Breakfast & Other Thomas Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Thomas Comes To Breakfast & Other Thomas Adventures
David Mitton was
59 in Thomas & Friends: Thomas Comes To Breakfast & Other Thomas Adventures
as 'Director'.
Tue, Aug 18 1998
Poster of Thomas & His Friends Get Along
Thomas & His Friends Get Along
David Mitton was
58 in Thomas & His Friends Get Along
as 'Director'.
Tue, Feb 10 1998
Poster of Thomas & Friends: James Learns a Lesson
Thomas & Friends: James Learns a Lesson
David Mitton was
55 in Thomas & Friends: James Learns a Lesson
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Thomas & Friends: James Goes Buzz Buzz
Thomas & Friends: James Goes Buzz Buzz
David Mitton was
54 in Thomas & Friends: James Goes Buzz Buzz
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Feb 23 1994
Poster of Thomas & Friends - Thomas, Percy & the Dragon and Other Stories
Thomas & Friends - Thomas, Percy & the Dragon and Other Stories
David Mitton was
53 in Thomas & Friends - Thomas, Percy & the Dragon and Other Stories
as 'Director'.
Thu, Feb 18 1993
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Thomas Gets Tricked
Thomas & Friends: Thomas Gets Tricked
David Mitton was
51 in Thomas & Friends: Thomas Gets Tricked
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jun 07 1990
Poster of Thomas and Friends: My First Thomas with The Fat Controller
Thomas and Friends: My First Thomas with The Fat Controller
David Mitton will be
69+ in Thomas and Friends: My First Thomas with The Fat Controller
as 'Director, Producer'.
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TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Jack and the Sodor Construction Company
Jack and the Sodor Construction Company
David Mitton was
67+ in Jack and the Sodor Construction Company
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 15 2006
Poster of Tugs
Tugs
David Mitton was
50+ in Tugs
as 'Director, Story, Writer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 04 1989
Poster of Thomas & Friends
Thomas & Friends
David Mitton was
45+ in Thomas & Friends
as 'Writer, Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 09 1984
Poster of Adventures on Orsum Island
Adventures on Orsum Island
David Mitton will be
69+ in Adventures on Orsum Island
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Unreleased
Poster of Salty's Lighthouse
Salty's Lighthouse
David Mitton will be
69+ in Salty's Lighthouse
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Unreleased