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Alan Dossor

Known For
Directing
Born
September 19, 1941 in Kingston Upon Hull, UK
Died
August 7, 2016
Active Years
1969–2003 (35 Years)
Total Credits
47 credits in database
Directing Born Sep 19, 1941 Died Aug 7, 2016 Kingston Upon Hull, UK 47 credits
47
Total Credits
1969–2003
35 Years Career Span
13
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Alan Dossor was a British theatre and television director who was born on September 19, 1941, in Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. He served as the artistic director of the Everyman Theatre and was renowned for revitalizing the Liverpool scene. During his career, Dossor accumulated known credits in directing, producing, and ideas, with work that included television programs such as First and Last, A Touch of Frost, Bergerac, Between the Lines, and Play for Today. He passed away on August 7, 2016, at the age of 74.

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Career

Career overview

Alan Dossor was a British theatre and television director who was born on September 19, 1941, in Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England, UK. Throughout his career, he was known as a director, producer, and idea contributor, and he served as the artistic director of the Everyman Theatre. He was also renowned for revitalizing the Liverpool theatre scene. Dossor accumulated forty-two known credits in his professional career, working across both stage and screen.

His television directing work included credits on well-known programs such as First and Last, A Touch of Frost, Bergerac, and Between the Lines, as well as Play for Today. Dossor passed away on August 7, 2016, at the age of seventy-four.

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Career timeline

The Brides in the Bath · Producer
A Is for Acid · Producer
Bessie and the Bell · Director
Stormin' Norman · Director
The Life and Crimes of William Palmer · Director
Dream Team · DirectorWhere the Heart Is · DirectorThe Missing Postman · DirectorThe Locksmith · DirectorThe Missing Postman · Director
No Bananas · Director
The Governor · Director
Fair Game · DirectorFair Game · ProducerFair Game · Idea
A Touch of Frost · DirectorBetween the Lines · DirectorSam Saturday · DirectorFlea Bites · DirectorFlea Bites · Producer
Broke · Director
Ice Dance · DirectorFirst and Last · DirectorFirst and Last · Producer
The Bell-Run · Director
ScreenPlay · DirectorUnnatural Causes · DirectorSunday Premiere · DirectorLove Match · DirectorLost Property · Director
Screen Two · DirectorConnie · DirectorStar Quality · Director
Johnny Jarvis · DirectorGood Night And God Bless · ProducerGood Night And God Bless · DirectorSingles · Director
Bergerac · DirectorFunny Man · DirectorThe Muscle Market · Director
Pickersgill People · DirectorSoldiers Talking, Cleanly · Director
Don't Forget to Write! · DirectorDaft Mam Blues · Director
Second City Firsts · Director
Play for Today · Director
Softly Softly: Task Force · Director

Full Filmography

47 titles
  • The Brides in the Bath (2003) Producer
  • A Is for Acid (2002) Producer
  • Bessie and the Bell (2001) Director
  • Stormin' Norman (2000) Director
  • The Life and Crimes of William Palmer (1998) Director
  • Dream Team (1997) Director
  • Where the Heart Is (1997) Director
  • The Missing Postman (1997) Director
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  • The Locksmith (1997) Director
  • The Missing Postman (1997) Director
  • No Bananas (1996) Director
  • The Governor (1995) Director
  • Fair Game (1994) Director
  • Fair Game (1994) Producer
  • Fair Game (1994) Idea
  • A Touch of Frost (1992) Director
  • Between the Lines (1992) Director
  • Sam Saturday (1992) Director
  • Flea Bites (1992) Director
  • Flea Bites (1992) Producer
  • Broke (1991) Director
  • Ice Dance (1989) Director
  • First and Last (1989) Director
  • First and Last (1989) Producer
  • The Bell-Run (1988) Director
  • ScreenPlay (1986) Director
  • Unnatural Causes (1986) Director
  • Sunday Premiere (1986) Director
  • Love Match (1986) Director
  • Lost Property (1986) Director
  • Screen Two (1985) Director
  • Connie (1985) Director
  • Star Quality (1985) Director
  • Johnny Jarvis (1983) Director
  • Good Night And God Bless (1983) Producer
  • Good Night And God Bless (1983) Director
  • Singles (1983) Director
  • Bergerac (1981) Director
  • Funny Man (1981) Director
  • The Muscle Market (1981) Director
  • Pickersgill People (1978) Director
  • Soldiers Talking, Cleanly (1978) Director
  • Don't Forget to Write! (1977) Director
  • Daft Mam Blues (1977) Director
  • Second City Firsts (1973) Director
  • Play for Today (1970) Director
  • Softly Softly: Task Force (1969) Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Alan Dossor best known for?

Alan Dossor is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Is for Acid (2002), Zodiac (2007), Murder She Said (1961), Year of the Jellyfish (1984).

When and where was Alan Dossor born?

Alan Dossor was born on September 19, 1941 in Kingston Upon Hull, UK. They passed away on August 7, 2016.

How many credits does Alan Dossor have?

Alan Dossor has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2003.

What is Alan Dossor's background in cinema and television?

Alan Dossor was a British theatre and television director who was born on September 19, 1941, in Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. He served as the artistic director of the Everyman Theatre and was renowned for revitalizing the Liverpool scene. During his career, Dossor accumulated known credits i...

Alan Dossor by the numbers

47credits
23films
24TV series
1969–2003active years

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