Anthony Read
Biography
Anthony Read works in writing. Born April 21, 1935 in Staffordshire, England, UK. Died November 21, 2015. Archytele tracks 44 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
44 titles- Darkness & Light: The Life of Graham Williams (2024) as Self - (archive)
- Into the Unknown (2010)
- The Elusive David Agnew (2008)
- Parrot Fashion (2007)
- Defining Shadows (2007)
- A Matter of Time (2007)
- The Humans of Tara (2007)
- Getting Blood from the Stones (2007)
- Built for War: The Sontaran Story (2006)
- Paris in the Springtime (2005)
- Korda: I Don't Grow on Trees: Part One (1993) as Self - Interviewee
- Heartbeat (1992) Writer
- The Chief (1990) Writer
- Chocky's Challenge (1986) Writer
- Chocky's Children (1985) Writer
- Chocky (1984) Dramaturgy
- Into the Labyrinth (1981) Writer
- Hammer House of Horror (1980) Writer
- Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon (1980) Writer
- The Omega Factor (1979) Writer
- Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor (1979) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: The Power of Kroll (1979) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: Underworld (1978) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time (1978) Writer
- Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time (1978) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: The Ribos Operation (1978) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: The Stones of Blood (1978) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet (1978) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara (1978) Script Editor
- The Professionals (1977) Writer
- The Professionals (1977) Story
- Kipper (1977) Writer
- Doctor Who: The Sun Makers (1977) Script Editor
- Diane (1975) Writer
- Playhouse (1974) Writer
- Centre Play (1973) Writer
- The Dragon's Opponent (1973) Producer
- The Lotus Eaters (1972) Producer
- The Black Arrow (1972) Writer
- Hell's Angel (1971) Writer
- Play for Today (1970) Writer
- Doctor Who (1963) Writer
- Doctor Who (1963) Script Editor
- Z-Cars (1962) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Anthony Read best known for?
Anthony Read is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Heartbeat (1992), Alice in Wonderland (2010), Carrie (1952), The Omega Factor (1979).
When and where was Anthony Read born?
Anthony Read was born on April 21, 1935 in Staffordshire, England, UK. They passed away on November 21, 2015.
How many credits does Anthony Read have?
Anthony Read has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2024.
What is Anthony Read's background in cinema and television?
Anthony Read (21 April 1935 – 21 November 2015) was an English television producer, screenwriter, script editor and author. He was principally active in British television from the 1960s to the mid-1980s, which included a period as a script editor and writer of Doctor Who from 1977 to 1979, although he occasionally con...