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Sydney Cecil Newman OC (April 1, 1917 – October 30, 1997) was a Canadian film and television producer, who played a pioneering role in British television drama from the late 1950s to the late 1960s.
Sydney Newman was born on 1 April 1917 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was a writer and producer, known for The Avengers (1998), The Avengers (1961) and Space Command (1953). He was married to Elizabeth McRae. He died on 30 October 1997 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Learn how Sydney Newman, a Canadian émigré, created The Avengers and Doctor Who in the 1960s and revolutionized British television drama. Discover his memoir, his vision, and his legacy in this feature article.
Nov 23, 2018 · Learn how a Canadian drama head at the BBC was involved in the creation of the iconic sci-fi series Doctor Who in 1963. Watch an interview with Sydney Newman, who described the show as "a silly program like Doctor Who" with toy Daleks on his desk.
Learn about the life and legacy of Sydney Newman, the Toronto-born producer who created Doctor Who and The Avengers. Discover his Canadian roots, his vision for British television drama, and his controversial views on class and society.
As one of the most powerful men in British television during the 1960s, Sydney Newman was responsible for television legends such as The Avengers (1961), Doctor Who (1963), Cathy Come Home (1966) and The Forsyte Saga (1967).
- April 1, 1917
- October 30, 1997
Oct 30, 1997 · Sydney Cecil Newman, OC (April 1, 1917 – October 30, 1997) was a Canadian film and television producer, who played a pioneering role in British television drama from the late 1950s to the late 1960s.
