Bill Bryden
- Known For
- Production
- Born
- April 12, 1942 in Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK
- Active Years
- 1970–2007 (38 Years)
- Total Credits
- 33 credits in database
Biography
William Campbell Rough Bryden was a Scottish stage, television, and film director, producer, and screenwriter. Born on April 12, 1942, in Greenock, Scotland, he was the son of George and Catherine Bryden. His career began as a trainee with Scottish Television before he served as an assistant director at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry starting in 1965. Throughout his professional life, he worked in various creative capacities, including as a playwright. His production credits include work on Ill Fares the Land, Aria, and The Mysteries. Bryden was married to Deborah Morris and Angela Douglas. He passed away on January 5, 2022, in the United Kingdom. He held the title of CBE.
Career overview
William Campbell Rough Bryden was a Scottish stage, television, and film director, producer, and screenwriter. Born on April 12, 1942, in Greenock, Scotland, he began his career as a trainee with Scottish Television. In 1965, he took on the role of assistant director at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry. Throughout his professional life, Bryden worked across multiple mediums, contributing to the production of stage plays, television programs, and motion pictures.
His filmography includes work as a writer and producer on projects such as the 1983 production Ill Fares the Land, the 1985 work The Mysteries, and the 1987 film Aria. His career encompassed a variety of creative responsibilities, including playwriting and directing. Bryden was a Commander of the Order of the British Empire. He passed away on January 5, 2022, in the United Kingdom.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
33 titles- James Ellis: An Actor's Life (2007) as Himself
- The Big Picnic (1996) Writer
- Headhunters (1994) Executive Producer
- Down Among the Big Boys (1993) Executive Producer
- The Bogie Man (1992) Executive Producer
- Six Characters in Search of An Author (1992) Director
- Performance (1991) Director
- Yellowbacks (1990) Executive Producer
- Separation (1990) Executive Producer
- The Ship (1990) Producer
- The Ship (1990) Director
- The Shawl (1989) Director
- The Play on One (1988) Executive Producer
- The Play on One (1988) Producer
- The Play on One (1988) Director
- The Play on One (1988) Creator
- Down Where the Buffalo Go (1988) Executive Producer
- The Dark Room (1988) Producer
- A Wholly Healthy Glasgow (1988) Producer
- Normal Service (1988) Executive Producer
- Aria (1987) Writer
- Aria (1987) Director
- The Story of a Recluse (1987) as Robert Louis Stevenson
- The Story of a Recluse (1987) Executive Producer
- Blood Hunt (1986) Executive Producer
- The Mysteries (1985) Producer
- The Mysteries (1985) Director
- Ill Fares the Land (1983) Director
- Ill Fares the Land (1983) Writer
- The Long Riders (1980) Writer
- The South Bank Show (1978) as Self
- Willie Rough (1976) Writer
- Play for Today (1970) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bill Bryden best known for?
Bill Bryden is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Grizzly II: Revenge (2020), The Play on One (1988), The Play on One (1988), The Play on One (1988).
When and where was Bill Bryden born?
Bill Bryden was born on April 12, 1942 in Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
How many credits does Bill Bryden have?
Bill Bryden has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2007.
What is Bill Bryden's background in cinema and television?
William Campbell Rough Bryden was a Scottish stage, television, and film director, producer, and screenwriter. Born on April 12, 1942, in Greenock, Scotland, he was the son of George and Catherine Bryden. His career began as a trainee with Scottish Television before he served as an assistant director at the Belgrade Th...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The South Bank Show (1978) as Self — aged about 36
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