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David Mitton (1939-2008) was a British director, producer, writer and special effects technician. He was best known for creating Thomas & Friends and TUGS, and working on Gerry Anderson's supermarionation shows.
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After leaving the Royal Air Force in the early 1960's, Mitton began his career as a special effects technician on Gerry Anderson productions. These were Thunderbirds, Thunderbirds Are Go, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, Thunderbird 6, Joe 90, Doppelgänger, The Secret Service and UFO before founding Clearwater Features with Ken Turner in 1979. Tu...
1. Thomas' Christmas Party (co-written with Britt Allcroft)
Both episodes were co-written with Britt Allcroft. 1. All at Sea 2. Thomas and Percy's Christmas Adventure
1. Rusty to the Rescue (co-written with Britt Allcroft)
Series
1. Series 1 2. Series 2 3. Series 3 4. Series 4 5. Series 5 6. Series 6 (excluding Jack Jumps In and A Friend in Need) 7. Series 7 8. Series 8 (stock footage) 9. Jack and the Sodor Construction Company (stock footage)
Series
1. Thomas and the Magic Railroad (model unit creative consultant) 2. Series 6 2.1. Jack Jumps In 2.2. A Friend in Need 3. Jack and the Sodor Construction Company (uncredited)
Nominated - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Animated Film for "Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends", 1985, shared with Britt Allcroft and Robert D. Cardona; 1987 shared with Robert...
David Mitton worked on the original Thunderbirds television series, albeit uncredited. There have also been several other people that have worked on other parts of the Thunderbirds franchise:Martin Sherman worked as a voice actor on David's unfinished "Adventures on Orsum Island". Miranda Larson was to become head writer, Robert Gauld-Galliers worked as a Production Designer and Philip...He owned a tugboat named Thomas, likely named after the tank engine.David Mitton shares his middle name with a Pack member.David Mitton on the TUGSWikiDavid Mitton on the ThunderbirdsWikiDavid Mitton on the Captain ScarletWikiDavid Mitton on the UFOWikiDavid Mitton was a British director, producer, writer and model maker who worked on Thomas & Friends and Tugs. He died in 2008 after a long career in TV and film production.
Jun 12, 2008 · David Mitton, a creator of the gentle children’s television series “Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends,” which evolved into an international hit and a merchandising juggernaut, died on...
David Mitton (1938-2008) was a Scottish television director, producer, writer and model maker who co-created TUGS and Thomas & Friends. He also worked on Gerry Anderson shows and films such as Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet.
David Mitton (1938-2008) was a Scottish director, writer and producer who worked on Thomas & Friends, Shining Time Station and Tugs. He was nominated for two BAFTA Awards and created Adventures on Orsum Island.
- Director, Writer, Producer
- July 13, 1938
- David Mitton
- May 23, 2008
Jun 12, 2008 · David Mitton, a British producer and director who adapted Thomas the Tank Engine for television, has died in London. He was 69. He directed more than 180 episodes of...
Jun 22, 2008 · David Mitton, a director and screenwriter who adapted children’s favorite “Thomas the Tank Engine” for television, died May 23 in London after suffering a heart attack a week earlier. He was 69.
