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Terry Nation

Terry Nation

Writing1930Cardiff, 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'.

Acting History

2023
2010
And Soon the Darkness
Original Story
2008
Survivors
TVCreator
2007
1995
Dalekmania
as Himself
1992
Doctor Who: Daleks - The Early Years
as Self (archival footage)
1989
1978
Blake's 7
TVWriter
1971
The Persuaders!
TVWriter7 eps
1970
1969
Department S
TVWriter2 eps
1968
The Champions
TVWriter2 eps
1963
Doctor Who
TVWriter
Doctor Who
TVCharacters
1962
Out of This World
TVWriter3 eps
1961
The Avengers
TVScript Editor
The Avengers
TVWriter
The Avengers
TVTeleplay
1960
And the Same to You
Additional Writing

Social Media

Personal Info

Known For
Writing
Gender
Male
Birthday
8/8/1930
Day of Death
3/9/1997
Place of Birth
Cardiff, Wales, UK