Portrait of Don Chaffey

Don Chaffey

Bio: Donald Chaffey (5 August 1917 – 13 November 1990) was a British film director, writer, producer, and art director. Chaffey's film career began as an art director in 1947, and his directorial debut was in 1953
Born: Sun, Aug 05 1917
Birthplace: Hastings, Sussex, England

Death: Tue, Nov 13 1990
Don Chaffey is 73 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of International Airport
International Airport
Don Chaffey was 67 in International Airport as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1985
Poster of Casino
Casino
Don Chaffey was 62 in Casino as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1980
Poster of C.H.O.M.P.S.
C.H.O.M.P.S.
Don Chaffey was 62 in C.H.O.M.P.S. as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1979
Poster of Shimmering Light
Shimmering Light
Don Chaffey was 61 in Shimmering Light as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 12 1978
Poster of The Gift of Love
The Gift of Love
Don Chaffey was 61 in The Gift of Love as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1978
Poster of Lassie: The New Beginning
Lassie: The New Beginning
Don Chaffey was 61 in Lassie: The New Beginning as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1978
Poster of The Magic of Lassie
The Magic of Lassie
Don Chaffey was 60 in The Magic of Lassie as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 02 1978
Poster of Pete's Dragon
Pete's Dragon
Don Chaffey was 60 in Pete's Dragon as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 03 1977
Poster of Born to Run
Born to Run
Don Chaffey was 60 in Born to Run as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 13 1977
Poster of The Fourth Wish
The Fourth Wish
Don Chaffey was 58 in The Fourth Wish as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1976
Poster of Ride a Wild Pony
Ride a Wild Pony
Don Chaffey was 58 in Ride a Wild Pony as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 02 1975
Poster of Persecution
Persecution
Don Chaffey was 57 in Persecution as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 1974
Poster of Charley-One-Eye
Charley-One-Eye
Don Chaffey was 55 in Charley-One-Eye as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 1973
Poster of The Mysterious Poacher
The Mysterious Poacher
Don Chaffey was 54 in The Mysterious Poacher as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Creatures the World Forgot
Creatures the World Forgot
Don Chaffey was 54 in Creatures the World Forgot as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1971
Poster of Clinic Exclusive
Clinic Exclusive
Don Chaffey was 53 in Clinic Exclusive as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Journey to the Unknown
Journey to the Unknown
Don Chaffey was 51 in Journey to the Unknown as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 15 1969
Poster of A Twist of Sand
A Twist of Sand
Don Chaffey was 51 in A Twist of Sand as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1968
Poster of The Viking Queen
The Viking Queen
Don Chaffey was 49 in The Viking Queen as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 25 1967
Poster of One Million Years B.C.
One Million Years B.C.
Don Chaffey was 49 in One Million Years B.C. as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 24 1966
Poster of The Crooked Road
The Crooked Road
Don Chaffey was 47 in The Crooked Road as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 1965
Poster of A Jolly Bad Fellow
A Jolly Bad Fellow
Don Chaffey was 46 in A Jolly Bad Fellow as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 15 1964
Poster of The Horse Without a Head
The Horse Without a Head
Don Chaffey was 46 in The Horse Without a Head as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 09 1964
Poster of The Three Lives of Thomasina
The Three Lives of Thomasina
Don Chaffey was 46 in The Three Lives of Thomasina as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 11 1963
Poster of Jason and the Argonauts
Jason and the Argonauts
Don Chaffey was 45 in Jason and the Argonauts as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 19 1963
Poster of The Webster Boy
The Webster Boy
Don Chaffey was 44 in The Webster Boy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1962
Poster of The Prince and the Pauper
The Prince and the Pauper
Don Chaffey was 44 in The Prince and the Pauper as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 11 1962
Poster of A Matter of WHO
A Matter of WHO
Don Chaffey was 44 in A Matter of WHO as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of Greyfriars Bobby
Greyfriars Bobby
Don Chaffey was 43 in Greyfriars Bobby as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 17 1961
Poster of Nearly a Nasty Accident
Nearly a Nasty Accident
Don Chaffey was 43 in Nearly a Nasty Accident as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1961
Poster of Dentist in the Chair
Dentist in the Chair
Don Chaffey was 43 in Dentist in the Chair as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 08 1960
Poster of Lies My Father Told Me
Lies My Father Told Me
Don Chaffey was 42 in Lies My Father Told Me as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1960
Poster of Danger Within
Danger Within
Don Chaffey was 41 in Danger Within as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 17 1959
Poster of The Man Upstairs
The Man Upstairs
Don Chaffey was 41 in The Man Upstairs as 'Director, Additional Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of A Question of Adultery
A Question of Adultery
Don Chaffey was 40 in A Question of Adultery as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 15 1958
Poster of The Flesh Is Weak
The Flesh Is Weak
Don Chaffey was 40 in The Flesh Is Weak as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 06 1957
Poster of The Girl in the Picture
The Girl in the Picture
Don Chaffey was 39 in The Girl in the Picture as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of Time Is My Enemy
Time Is My Enemy
Don Chaffey was 37 in Time Is My Enemy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1954
Poster of Black 13
Black 13
Don Chaffey was 36 in Black 13 as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 1953
Poster of The Mask
The Mask
Don Chaffey was 36 in The Mask as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 24 1953
Poster of Skid Kids
Skid Kids
Don Chaffey was 35 in Skid Kids as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Bouncer Breaks Up!
Bouncer Breaks Up!
Don Chaffey was 35 in Bouncer Breaks Up! as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of Watch Out
Watch Out
Don Chaffey was 35 in Watch Out as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of A Good Pull-Up
A Good Pull-Up
Don Chaffey was 35 in A Good Pull-Up as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of Strange Stories
Strange Stories
Don Chaffey was 35 in Strange Stories as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of King of the Underworld
King of the Underworld
Don Chaffey was 34 in King of the Underworld as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 1952
Poster of The Case of the Missing Scene
The Case of the Missing Scene
Don Chaffey was 33 in The Case of the Missing Scene as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 03 1951

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
Don Chaffey was 71+ in Mission: Impossible as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 23 1988
Poster of Houston Knights
Houston Knights
Don Chaffey was 69+ in Houston Knights as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 11 1987
Poster of Outlaws
Outlaws
Don Chaffey was 69+ in Outlaws as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 28 1986
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
Don Chaffey was 68+ in MacGyver as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Hollywood Beat
Hollywood Beat
Don Chaffey was 68+ in Hollywood Beat as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1985
Poster of Spenser: For Hire
Spenser: For Hire
Don Chaffey was 68+ in Spenser: For Hire as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1985
Poster of Stingray
Stingray
Don Chaffey was 67+ in Stingray as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 14 1985
Poster of Finder of Lost Loves
Finder of Lost Loves
Don Chaffey was 67+ in Finder of Lost Loves as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1984
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Don Chaffey was 67+ in Hunter as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of Airwolf
Airwolf
Don Chaffey was 66+ in Airwolf as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 22 1984
Poster of Lottery!
Lottery!
Don Chaffey was 66+ in Lottery! as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 09 1983
Poster of Gavilan
Gavilan
Don Chaffey was 65+ in Gavilan as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Matt Houston
Matt Houston
Don Chaffey was 65+ in Matt Houston as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Don Chaffey was 65+ in Hotel as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
Don Chaffey was 64+ in T. J. Hooker as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982
Poster of Strike Force
Strike Force
Don Chaffey was 64+ in Strike Force as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 13 1981
Poster of Vega$
Vega$
Don Chaffey was 61+ in Vega$ as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 1978
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Don Chaffey was 59+ in Charlie's Angels as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of The Protectors
The Protectors
Don Chaffey was 55+ in The Protectors as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972
Poster of Journey to the Unknown
Journey to the Unknown
Don Chaffey was 51+ in Journey to the Unknown as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1968
Poster of The Prisoner
The Prisoner
Don Chaffey was 50+ in The Prisoner as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1967
Poster of Man in a Suitcase
Man in a Suitcase
Don Chaffey was 50+ in Man in a Suitcase as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1967
Poster of The Baron
The Baron
Don Chaffey was 49+ in The Baron as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 28 1966
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Don Chaffey was 44+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1961
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
Don Chaffey was 43+ in The Avengers as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
Poster of Danger Man
Danger Man
Don Chaffey was 43+ in Danger Man as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 11 1960
Poster of Dial 999
Dial 999
Don Chaffey was 40+ in Dial 999 as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 06 1958
Poster of Assignment Foreign Legion
Assignment Foreign Legion
Don Chaffey was 39+ in Assignment Foreign Legion as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 21 1956
Poster of The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Don Chaffey was 38+ in The Adventures of Robin Hood as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1955
Poster of Lilli Palmer Theatre
Lilli Palmer Theatre
Don Chaffey was 38+ in Lilli Palmer Theatre as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 25 1955