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Terry Nation

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Aug 08 1930
Birthplace: Cardiff, Wales, UK

Death: Sun, Mar 09 1997
Terry Nation is 66 years old
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Poster of Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour
Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour
Terry Nation would have been no older than 66 in Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 2023
Poster of Friend from the Future
Friend from the Future
Terry Nation would have been no older than 66 in Friend from the Future as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 23 2016
Poster of And Soon the Darkness
And Soon the Darkness
Terry Nation would have been no older than 66 in And Soon the Darkness as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 2010
Poster of A Masterpiece of Murder
A Masterpiece of Murder
Terry Nation was 55 in A Masterpiece of Murder as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 27 1986
Poster of Doctor Who: Destiny of the Daleks
Doctor Who: Destiny of the Daleks
Terry Nation was 49 in Doctor Who: Destiny of the Daleks as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 22 1979
Poster of Death Becomes Me
Death Becomes Me
Terry Nation was 48 in Death Becomes Me as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Doctor Who: The Android Invasion
Doctor Who: The Android Invasion
Terry Nation was 45 in Doctor Who: The Android Invasion as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1975
Poster of Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks
Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks
Terry Nation was 44 in Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 12 1975
Poster of London Conspiracy
London Conspiracy
Terry Nation was 44 in London Conspiracy as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1974
Poster of Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks
Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks
Terry Nation was 43 in Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 16 1974
Poster of K is for Killing
K is for Killing
Terry Nation was 43 in K is for Killing as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 1974
Poster of Doctor Who: Planet of the Daleks
Doctor Who: Planet of the Daleks
Terry Nation was 42 in Doctor Who: Planet of the Daleks as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 12 1973
Poster of The Persuaders!
The Persuaders!
Terry Nation was 42 in The Persuaders! as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1973
Poster of The House in Nightmare Park
The House in Nightmare Park
Terry Nation was 42 in The House in Nightmare Park as 'Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1973
Poster of The Baron: Mystery Island
The Baron: Mystery Island
Terry Nation was 42 in The Baron: Mystery Island as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1972
Poster of The Man in a Looking Glass
The Man in a Looking Glass
Terry Nation was 42 in The Man in a Looking Glass as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1972
Poster of The Incredible Robert Baldick: Never Come Night
The Incredible Robert Baldick: Never Come Night
Terry Nation was 42 in The Incredible Robert Baldick: Never Come Night as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1972
Poster of And Soon the Darkness
And Soon the Darkness
Terry Nation was 40 in And Soon the Darkness as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 10 1970
Poster of Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.
Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.
Terry Nation was 35 in Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D. as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan
Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan
Terry Nation was 35 in Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 29 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: Mission to the Unknown
Doctor Who: Mission to the Unknown
Terry Nation was 35 in Doctor Who: Mission to the Unknown as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 09 1965
Poster of Dr. Who and the Daleks
Dr. Who and the Daleks
Terry Nation was 35 in Dr. Who and the Daleks as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 23 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: The Chase
Doctor Who: The Chase
Terry Nation was 34 in Doctor Who: The Chase as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 26 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth
Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth
Terry Nation was 34 in Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus
Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus
Terry Nation was 33 in Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 16 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: The Daleks
Doctor Who: The Daleks
Terry Nation was 33 in Doctor Who: The Daleks as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1964
Poster of What a Whopper
What a Whopper
Terry Nation was 31 in What a Whopper as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 1961
Poster of And the Same to You
And the Same to You
Terry Nation was 29 in And the Same to You as 'Additional Writing'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1960

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 Survivors
Survivors
Terry Nation would have been no older than 66 in Survivors as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 23 2008
Poster of A Fine Romance
A Fine Romance
Terry Nation was 58+ in A Fine Romance as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 18 1989
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
Terry Nation was 55+ in MacGyver as 'Writer, Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Blake's 7
Blake's 7
Terry Nation was 47+ in Blake's 7 as 'Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 02 1978
Poster of Survivors
Survivors
Terry Nation was 44+ in Survivors as 'Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 16 1975
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Terry Nation was 42+ in Thriller as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 1973
Poster of The Protectors
The Protectors
Terry Nation was 42+ in The Protectors as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972
Poster of The Persuaders!
The Persuaders!
Terry Nation was 41+ in The Persuaders! as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1971
Poster of Department S
Department S
Terry Nation was 39+ in Department S as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1969
Poster of The Champions
The Champions
Terry Nation was 38+ in The Champions as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of The Baron
The Baron
Terry Nation was 36+ in The Baron as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 28 1966
Poster of Out of the Unknown
Out of the Unknown
Terry Nation was 35+ in Out of the Unknown as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 04 1965
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Terry Nation was 33+ in Doctor Who as 'Writer, Characters, Original Story'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
Terry Nation was 32+ in The Saint as 'Writer, Screenplay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
Terry Nation was 30+ in The Avengers as 'Writer, Teleplay, Script Editor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961