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David Eady

Known For
Directing
Born
April 22, 1924 in London, England, UK
Died
April 5, 2009
Active Years
1950–1993 (44 Years)
Total Credits
32 credits in database
Directing Born Apr 22, 1924 Died Apr 5, 2009 London, England, UK 32 credits
32
Total Credits
1950–1993
44 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: David Eady (film director).
Role: Television and film archivist.
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Name: David Eady.
Birth Date: April 22, 1924.
Death Date: April 5, 2009.
Birthplace: London, England, UK.
Nationality/Profession: British film director and producer.
Father: Sir Wilfred Eady (of the Eady Levy).
Film types: Documentaries, dramas (often second features), children's films, family adventure films, occasional thrillers.
Known for: Play Safe (1978), Where's Johnny? (1974), Faces in the Dark (1960).
Awards/Nominations: BAFTA nomination for Play Safe (1978); Oscar nomination for Bridge of Time (1950), which he co-directed with Geoffrey Boothby.
Credits: 30 known credits (TMDB).

David Eady was a British film director and producer born in London, England, on April 22, 1924. He was the son of Sir Wilfred Eady. His filmography includes documentaries, dramas, often serving as second features, children's films, family adventure films, and occasional thrillers. Eady is known for works such as Play Safe (1978), Where's Johnny? (1974), and Faces in the Dark (1960). He received a BAFTA nomination for his short film Play Safe. Additionally, the short film Bridge of Time (1950), which he co-directed with Geoffrey Boothby, received

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Career

Career overview

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Name: David Eady.
Dates: Born April 22, 1924; Died April 5, 2009.
Origin: London, England, UK.
Parentage: Son of Sir Wilfred Eady (of the Eady Levy).
Profession: British film director and producer.
Film Types: Documentaries, dramas (often second features), children's films, family adventure films, occasional thrillers.
Known Works (Directing): Play Safe (1978), Where's Johnny? (1974), Faces in the Dark (1960), Bridge of Time (co-directed with Geoffrey Boothby, 1950).
Awards/Nominations: BAFTA nomination for Play Safe (1978); Oscar nomination for Bridge of Time (1950).
Credits: 30 known credits (TMDB).
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David Eady was a British film director and producer born in London, England, on April 22, 1924. He was the son of Sir Wilfred Eady, who is associated with the Eady Levy. Eady's career spanned several decades and included a variety of film genres. His filmography consists of documentaries, dramas, which were often second features, and children's films. He was also known for his work in family adventure films and occasional thrillers.
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Among his known directing credits are the films Where's Johnny? (1974) and Faces in the Dark (1960). Eady received a BAFTA nomination for his short film Play Safe (1978). Additionally, he co-directed the short film Bridge of Time (1950) alongside Geoffrey Boothby, a work that received an Oscar nomination. According to records, he has 30 known credits. Eady passed away on April 5, 2009.
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"David Eady was a British film director and producer born in London, England, on April 22, 1924. He was the son of Sir Wilfred Eady, who is associated with the Eady Levy. Throughout a career spanning several decades, Eady worked across various genres, including documentaries, dramas—which were often second features—and children's films. He was also recognized for his work in family adventure films and occasional thrillers.

His directing credits include films such as Where's Johnny? (1974) and Faces in the Dark (1960). Eady earned a BAFTA nomination for his short film Play Safe (1978). He also co-directed the short film Bridge of Time (1950) with Geoffrey Boothby, which received an Oscar nomination. His professional output includes 30 known credits. David Eady died on April 5, 2009."
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"David Eady was a British film director and producer born in London, England, on April 22, 1924. He was the son of Sir Wilfred Eady, who is associated with the Eady Levy. Throughout a career spanning several decades, Eady worked across various genres, including documentaries, dramas—which were often second features—and children's films. He was also recognized for his work in family adventure films and occasional thrillers.

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Career timeline

Korda: I Don't Grow on Trees: Part One
Danger on Dartmoor · Director
Play Safe · DirectorPlay Safe · WriterDeep Waters · Director
Night Ferry · DirectorEcho of the Badlands · Director
The Hostages · Director
Where's Johnny? · Director
Anything Can Happen · Director
Anoop and the Elephant · DirectorHide and Seek · DirectorL for Logic · Director
Betcher! · Director
Policeman · ScriptScramble · Director
Look at Life: Throwaway Society · Director
Operation Third Form · StoryOperation Third Form · Director
The Verdict · Director
The Saint · Director
Faces in the Dark · Director
In the Wake of a Stranger · DirectorThe Boy and the Bridge · ProducerThe Man Who Liked Funerals · DirectorThe Crowning Touch · Director
The Heart Within · Director
Three Cases of Murder · Director
Beautiful Stranger · Second Unit Director
The Road to Canterbury · Director
Cry, the Beloved Country · Editor
Bridge of Time · Director

Full Filmography

32 titles
  • Korda: I Don't Grow on Trees: Part One (1993) as Self - Interviewee
  • Danger on Dartmoor (1980) Director
  • Play Safe (1978) Director
  • Play Safe (1978) Writer
  • Deep Waters (1978) Director
  • Night Ferry (1976) Director
  • Echo of the Badlands (1976) Director
  • The Hostages (1975) Director
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  • Where's Johnny? (1974) Director
  • Anything Can Happen (1973) Director
  • Anoop and the Elephant (1972) Director
  • Hide and Seek (1972) Director
  • L for Logic (1972) Director
  • Betcher! (1971) Director
  • Policeman (1970) Script
  • Scramble (1970) Director
  • Look at Life: Throwaway Society (1968) Director
  • Operation Third Form (1966) Story
  • Operation Third Form (1966) Director
  • The Verdict (1964) Director
  • The Saint (1962) Director
  • Faces in the Dark (1960) Director
  • In the Wake of a Stranger (1959) Director
  • The Boy and the Bridge (1959) Producer
  • The Man Who Liked Funerals (1959) Director
  • The Crowning Touch (1959) Director
  • The Heart Within (1957) Director
  • Three Cases of Murder (1955) Director
  • Beautiful Stranger (1954) Second Unit Director
  • The Road to Canterbury (1952) Director
  • Cry, the Beloved Country (1951) Editor
  • Bridge of Time (1950) Director

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What movies or TV shows is David Eady best known for?

David Eady is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Saint (1962), Beautiful Stranger (1954), Cry, the Beloved Country (1951).

When and where was David Eady born?

David Eady was born on April 22, 1924 in London, England, UK. They passed away on April 5, 2009.

How many credits does David Eady have?

David Eady has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 1993.

What is David Eady's background in cinema and television?

Subject: David Eady (film director). Role: Television and film archivist. Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. Constraint 2: No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.). Constraint 3: Neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain...

David Eady by the numbers

32credits
31films
1TV series
1950–1993active years

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