[go: up one dir, main page]

    Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsEmmysToronto Int'l Film FestivalIMDb Stars to WatchSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayMost popular celebsCelebrity news
    Help centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Biography
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

Julia Smith(1927-1997)

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Director
IMDbProStarmeterSee rank
Julia Smith was born on 26 May 1927 in Maida Vale, London, England, UK. She was a writer and producer, known for EastEnders (1985), The District Nurse (1984) and Angels (1975). She was married to David Maxwell Geary. She died on 19 June 1997 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.
BornMay 26, 1927
DiedJune 19, 1997(70)
BornMay 26, 1927
DiedJune 19, 1997(70)
IMDbProStarmeterSee rank
Add photos, demo reels

Known for

EastEnders (1985)
EastEnders
4.8
TV Series
  • Writer
Nerys Hughes in The District Nurse (1984)
The District Nurse
7.2
TV Series
  • Writer
  • 1984
Julie Dawn Cole in Angels (1975)
Angels
6.6
TV Series
  • Producer
Paul McGann, Colin Baker, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, William Hartnell, Sylvester McCoy, Jon Pertwee, and Patrick Troughton in Docteur Who (1963)
Docteur Who
8.4
TV Series
  • Director

Credits

Edit
IMDbPro

Writer



  • EastEnders
    • creator
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 2025



  • EastEnders (1985)
    EastEnders
    4.8
    TV Series
    • creator
    • created by
    • series created by
    • 1989–2025
  • The Best of EastEnders (2018)
    The Best of EastEnders
    8.6
    Video
    • series creator (uncredited)
    • 2018
  • T&B 4Eva
    TV Short
    • creator
    • 2013
  • June Brown in EastEnders: Dorothy Branning - The Next Chapter (2013)
    EastEnders: Dorothy Branning - The Next Chapter
    7.5
    TV Movie
    • creator
    • 2013
  • Shona McGarty in EastEnders (1985)
    EastEnders: Whitney's Story - Comic Relief Special
    TV Movie
    • creator
    • 2011
  • EastEnders: Pat and Mo (2004)
    EastEnders: Pat and Mo
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • series creator
    • 2004
  • Ricky and Bianca (2002)
    Ricky and Bianca
    5.0
    TV Mini Series
    • series creator
    • 2002
  • EastEnders: Return of Nick Cotton (2000)
    EastEnders: Return of Nick Cotton
    5.0
    TV Movie
    • series creator
    • 2000
  • Sven-Åke Gustavsson and Hunden Turbo in Snoken (1993)
    Snoken
    6.4
    TV Series
    • series original idea
    • original idea
    • 1993–1997
  • Nerys Hughes in The District Nurse (1984)
    The District Nurse
    7.2
    TV Series
    • creator
    • 1984–1987

Producer



  • Eldorado (1992)
    Eldorado
    5.0
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1992–1993
  • Tom Baker and Sue Johnston in Medics (1990)
    Medics
    6.7
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1990–1995
  • EastEnders (1985)
    EastEnders
    4.8
    TV Series
    • series producer
    • producer
    • 1985–1989
  • CivvyStreet (1988)
    CivvyStreet
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1988
  • Nerys Hughes in The District Nurse (1984)
    The District Nurse
    7.2
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • producer
    • 1984–1987
  • Julie Dawn Cole in Angels (1975)
    Angels
    6.6
    TV Series
    • producer
    • associate producer
    • 1978–1983
  • Suspense (1962)
    Suspense
    5.9
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1963

Director



  • EastEnders (1985)
    EastEnders
    4.8
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1985–1989
  • CivvyStreet (1988)
    CivvyStreet
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1988
  • Katy
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1976
  • Julie Dawn Cole in Angels (1975)
    Angels
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1975–1976
  • Julian Glover and Paul Daneman in Spy Trap (1972)
    Spy Trap
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1973–1975
  • Z Cars (1962)
    Z Cars
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1971–1974
  • The Doctors (1969)
    The Doctors
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1970
  • The Newcomers (1965)
    The Newcomers
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1966–1969
  • Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962)
    Dr. Finlay's Casebook
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1963–1969
  • The Railway Children (1968)
    The Railway Children
    7.2
    TV Mini Series
    • Director
    • 1968
  • Paul McGann, Colin Baker, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, William Hartnell, Sylvester McCoy, Jon Pertwee, and Patrick Troughton in Docteur Who (1963)
    Docteur Who
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1966–1967
  • Jury Room (1965)
    Jury Room
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1965
  • Compact (1962)
    Compact
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1965
  • Alexander Graham Bell
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1965
  • Swizzlewick
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1964

Personal details

Edit
  • Born
    • May 26, 1927
    • Maida Vale, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • June 19, 1997
    • Chelsea, London, England, UK(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • David Maxwell GearyApril 2, 1962 - 1966 (divorced)

Did you know

Edit
  • Trivia
    Cousin of cinematographer Chris Menges.
  • Quotes
    [on criticisms that EastEnders (1985) was too gritty] I believe in showing what does exist and preparing people for the world they live in... My prime aim is to entertain, my second is to inform. I do not preach.

FAQ

Powered by Alexa
  • When did Julia Smith die?
    June 19, 1997
  • How did Julia Smith die?
    Cancer
  • How old was Julia Smith when she died?
    70 years old
  • Where did Julia Smith die?
    Chelsea, London, England, UK
  • When was Julia Smith born?
    May 26, 1927

Contribute to this page

Suggest an edit or add missing content
  • Learn more about contributing
Edit page

More to explore

Recently viewed

Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
Get the IMDb App
Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
Follow IMDb on social
Get the IMDb App
For Android and iOS
Get the IMDb App
  • Help
  • Site Index
  • IMDbPro
  • Box Office Mojo
  • License IMDb Data
  • Press Room
  • Advertising
  • Jobs
  • Conditions of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your Ads Privacy Choices
IMDb, an Amazon company

© 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.