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William Templeton(1913-1973)

  • Writer
  • Director
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William Templeton was born on 7 June 1913 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He was a writer and director, known for Première désillusion (1948), 1984 (1956) and Men Into Space (1959). He was married to Elizabeth Gertrude Esterházy. He died on 23 October 1973 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
BornJune 7, 1913
DiedOctober 23, 1973(60)
BornJune 7, 1913
DiedOctober 23, 1973(60)
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Known for

Michèle Morgan and Bobby Henrey in Première désillusion (1948)
Première désillusion
7.6
  • Writer
  • 1948
Jan Sterling, Edmond O'Brien, and Michael Redgrave in 1984 (1956)
1984
6.9
  • Writer(as William P. Templeton)
  • 1956
Men Into Space (1959)
Men Into Space
7.6
TV Series
  • Writer
Abel Fernandez, Nicholas Georgiade, Paul Picerni, and Robert Stack in Les incorruptibles (1959)
Les incorruptibles
8.0
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer



  • The Naked World of Harrison Marks (1966)
    The Naked World of Harrison Marks
    5.7
    • commentary
    • 1966
  • Julia Lockwood and Margaret Lockwood in The Flying Swan (1965)
    The Flying Swan
    6.7
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1965
  • Fair Exchange (1962)
    Fair Exchange
    7.8
    TV Series
    • written by
    • writer
    • 1962
  • Kraft Mystery Theater (1961)
    Kraft Mystery Theater
    7.8
    TV Series
    • written by
    • writer
    • teleplay ...
    • 1962
  • Le gant de velours (1961)
    Le gant de velours
    7.5
    TV Series
    • written by
    • teleplay (as William P. Templeton)
    • 1961–1962
  • Échec et mat (1960)
    Échec et mat
    7.4
    TV Series
    • story (as William P. Templeton)
    • 1961
  • Le courrier du désert (1960)
    Le courrier du désert
    7.8
    TV Series
    • written by (as Bill Templeton)
    • 1961
  • Abel Fernandez, Nicholas Georgiade, Paul Picerni, and Robert Stack in Les incorruptibles (1959)
    Les incorruptibles
    8.0
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1960
  • Robin des bois (1955)
    Robin des bois
    7.6
    TV Series
    • screenplay
    • 1960
  • Men Into Space (1959)
    Men Into Space
    7.6
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1959–1960
  • Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
    Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
    7.8
    TV Series
    • writer
    • adaptation
    • teleplay
    • 1959
  • Five Fingers (1959)
    Five Fingers
    7.9
    TV Series
    • story (teleplay)
    • 1959
  • Sword of Freedom (1957)
    Sword of Freedom
    7.5
    TV Series
    • screenplay
    • 1957–1958
  • Hour of Mystery (1957)
    Hour of Mystery
    TV Series
    • adaptation
    • 1957
  • Overseas Press Club - Exclusive! (1957)
    Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!
    6.8
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1957

Director



  • Flowers of Darkness (1972)
    Flowers of Darkness
    5.8
    Short
    • Director
    • 1972
  • Bridge from NoPlace
    Short
    • Director
    • 1971
  • A Movable Feast
    5.6
    Short
    • Director
    • 1970
  • A Movable Scene (1970)
    A Movable Scene
    5.7
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1970

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • T. Atkinson
  • Height
    • 1.91 m
  • Born
    • June 7, 1913
    • Glasgow, Scotland, UK
  • Died
    • October 23, 1973
    • Glasgow, Scotland, UK(cirrhosis of the liver)
  • Spouse
    • Elizabeth Gertrude EsterházySeptember 22, 1953 - 1961 (divorced, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Christopher Templeton
  • Other works
    His play, "The Ivory Tower," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Hurd Hatfield and Philip Sterling in the cast.

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    Scottish playwright and screenwriter who became a pioneer contributor to early American anthology series during television's 'Golden Age'.

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