Alan Birkinshaw
- Known For
- Directing
- Active Years
- 1974–1994 (21 Years)
- Total Credits
- 20 credits in database
Biography
Alan Birkinshaw is a British film director, writer, and television and film producer who also uses the name Al McGoohan. Born on June 15, 1944, he is the son of two physicians. Although he originally wanted to become an actor, he decided to pursue a behind-the-camera career at age seventeen after failing an audition at LAMDA. He subsequently travelled to Australia. By age twenty-four, Birkinshaw was directing television programs for Westward Television and London Weekend Television, encompassing quiz shows, farming programs, live television news shows, and drama. His television work also included directing a ground-breaking light entertainment show beamed down to the United Kingdom from a circling airplane.
Career overview
Alan Birkinshaw is a British film director, writer, and television and film producer who holds the designation FRGS. Born on June 15, 1944, he is the son of two physicians. Although he initially wanted to pursue a career as an actor, a failed audition at LAMDA at age 17 led him to decide that if he could not act it, he would do it for real, prompting him to travel to Australia.
By the age of 24, Birkinshaw was directing television programs for Westward Television and London Weekend Television. His television work included directing quiz shows, farming programs, live television news shows, and drama. Additionally, he directed a light entertainment show that was beamed down to the United Kingdom from a circling airplane, a project noted as ground-breaking and before its time.
Throughout his career, Birkinshaw has established known directing credits across the film and television industries. His professional background encompasses roles as a film director, writer, and television and film producer.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
20 titles- Space Precinct (1994) Director
- The House of Usher (1989) Director
- Ten Little Indians (1989) Director
- The Masque of the Red Death (1989) Director
- Sweeter Than Wine (1988) Director
- Ordeal by Innocence (1984) Director
- Don't Open Till Christmas (1984) Additional Writing
- Don't Open Till Christmas (1984) Director
- Invaders of the Lost Gold (1982) Director
- Invaders of the Lost Gold (1982) Writer
- Gilbert and Sullivan: Their Greatest Hits (1982) Writer
- Gilbert and Sullivan: Their Greatest Hits (1982) Director
- Dead End (1980) Writer
- Dead End (1980) Director
- Killer's Moon (1978) Writer
- Killer's Moon (1978) Director
- Killer's Moon (1978) Producer
- Confessions of a Sex Maniac (1974) Director
- Confessions of a Sex Maniac (1974) Additional Dialogue
- Confessions of a Sex Maniac (1974) Idea
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alan Birkinshaw best known for?
Alan Birkinshaw is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Space Precinct (1994), Ten Little Indians (1989), Ordeal by Innocence (1984), Don't Open Till Christmas (1984).
How many credits does Alan Birkinshaw have?
Alan Birkinshaw has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 1994.
What is Alan Birkinshaw's background in cinema and television?
Alan Birkinshaw is a British film director, writer, and television and film producer who also uses the name Al McGoohan. Born on June 15, 1944, he is the son of two physicians. Although he originally wanted to become an actor, he decided to pursue a behind-the-camera career at age seventeen after failing an audition at...
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