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Terry Nation

Writing
66 years oldCardiff, Wales, UK

Biography

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. His other works include scripts for the TV series' 'The Avengers' and 'MacGyver'.

Personal Details

Born
August 8, 1930 - March 9, 1997 (age 66)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Cardiff, Wales, UK
Known For
Writing

Movies (32)

Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour
6.1

Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour

Writer (Writing)

2023

Talking Doctor Who
5.0

Talking Doctor Who

as Self (archive footage)

2023

Doctor Who: Friend from the Future

Doctor Who: Friend from the Future

Writer (Writing)

2016

And Soon the Darkness
5.2

And Soon the Darkness

Original Story (Writing)

2010

Terror Nation: Terry Nation and Doctor Who

Terror Nation: Terry Nation and Doctor Who

as Self (archive footage)

2007

Then & Now

Then & Now

2001

Dalekmania
7.1

Dalekmania

as Himself

1995

Doctor Who: Daleks - The Early Years

Doctor Who: Daleks - The Early Years

as Self (archival footage)

1992

A Masterpiece of Murder

A Masterpiece of Murder

Teleplay (Writing)

1986

Doctor Who: Destiny of the Daleks
5.2

Doctor Who: Destiny of the Daleks

Writer (Writing)

1979

Death Becomes Me

Death Becomes Me

Writer (Writing)

1979

Doctor Who: The Android Invasion
7.0

Doctor Who: The Android Invasion

Writer (Writing)

1975

Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks
8.8

Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks

Writer (Writing)

1975

London Conspiracy
10.0

London Conspiracy

Writer (Writing)

1974

Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks
6.2

Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks

Writer (Writing)

1974

K Is for Killing

K Is for Killing

Writer (Writing)

1974

Mission: Monte Carlo
5.9

Mission: Monte Carlo

Story Consultant (Writing)

1974

Doctor Who: Planet of the Daleks
7.0

Doctor Who: Planet of the Daleks

Writer (Writing)

1973

The Persuaders!
8.2

The Persuaders!

Writer (Writing)

1973

The House in Nightmare Park
6.7

The House in Nightmare Park

Producer (Production)

1973

The Man in a Looking Glass
7.0

The Man in a Looking Glass

Screenplay (Writing)

1972

The Baron: Mystery Island
7.0

The Baron: Mystery Island

Screenplay (Writing)

1972

The Incredible Robert Baldick: Never Come Night

The Incredible Robert Baldick: Never Come Night

Writer (Writing)

1972

And Soon the Darkness
6.5

And Soon the Darkness

Screenplay (Writing)

1970

Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.
6.2

Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.

Original Story (Writing)

1966

Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan
7.8

Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan

Writer (Writing)

1966

Doctor Who: Mission to the Unknown

Doctor Who: Mission to the Unknown

Writer (Writing)

1965

Dr. Who and the Daleks
5.7

Dr. Who and the Daleks

Original Story (Writing)

1965

Doctor Who: The Chase
6.3

Doctor Who: The Chase

Writer (Writing)

1965

Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth
7.3

Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth

Writer (Writing)

1964

Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus
5.9

Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus

Writer (Writing)

1964

Doctor Who: The Daleks
7.3

Doctor Who: The Daleks

Writer (Writing)

1964

TV Shows (18)