David whitaker actor biography

Born: 18th April 1928 (as David Arthur Whitaker)
Died: 4th February 1980 (aged 51 years)
Episodes Broadcast: 1963-1968, 1970

Born in Knebworth, Hertfordshire but raised in London, David Whitaker grew up an avid reader with a keen interest in science-fiction and adventure stories.

Although he got his start in the theatre variously acting, producing and directing, it was writing that held the greatest lure for him. In 1957, he was asked to adapt A Choice Of Partners -- a play he had devised for the York Repertory Group -- for BBC Television.

This led to a job with the BBC Script Unit, where his work included episodes of Garry Halliday and Compact.

1963 proved to be a watershed year for Whitaker.

David whitaker actor biography

First, the Script Unit was disbanded, but this led to Whitaker's appointment as the original story editor of Doctor Who. He began working on this new programme in June, the same month that he married Coronation Street actress June Barry.

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