Don Chaffey
Biography
Don Chaffey was a British film director, writer, producer, and art director. Born on August 5, 1917, in Hastings, Sussex, England, he began his film career as an art director in 1947. His directorial debut was in 1953. Chaffey is known for directing fantasy films, including Jason and the Argonauts, The Three Lives of Thomasina, One Million Years B.C., and Pete's Dragon. He remained active in the industry until his death on November 13, 1990, from heart failure. Chaffey's film Charley One-Eye was entered into the 24th Berlin International Film Festival.
Career overview
Don Chaffey began his film career as an art director in 1947. He made his directorial debut in 1953 and remained active in the industry until his death in 1990 from heart failure. Chaffey's film career spanned multiple genres, but he is chiefly remembered for his work in fantasy films.
Some of Chaffey's notable fantasy films include Jason and the Argonauts (1963), The Three Lives of Thomasina (1963), One Million Years B.C. (1966), The Viking Queen (1967), Creatures the World Forgot (1971), Pete's Dragon (1977), and C.H.O.M.P.S. (1979), his final feature film. Chaffey's film Charley One-Eye (1973) was entered into the 24th Berlin International Film Festival.
Chaffey's career consisted of directing a total of 79 films, although specific titles and genres are not specified in the provided information. His work is notable for its presence in various film festivals and his contributions to the fantasy genre.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
81 titles- Mission: Impossible - The Golden Serpent (1989) Director
- Mission: Impossible (1988) Director
- Houston Knights (1987) Director
- Outlaws (1986) Director
- MacGyver (1985) Director
- Spenser: For Hire (1985) Director
- Stingray (1985) Director
- Hollywood Beat (1985) Director
- International Airport (1985) Director
- Hunter (1984) Director
- Airwolf (1984) Director
- Finder of Lost Loves (1984) Director
- Six Into One: The Prisoner File (1984) as Self
- Lottery! (1983) Director
- T. J. Hooker (1982) Director
- Hotel (1982) Director
- Matt Houston (1982) Director
- Gavilan (1982) Director
- Strike Force (1981) Director
- Casino (1980) Director
- C.H.O.M.P.S. (1979) Director
- Vega$ (1978) Director
- Lassie: The New Beginning (1978) Director
- The Magic of Lassie (1978) Director
- The Gift of Love (1978) Director
- Shimmering Light (1978) Director
- Pete's Dragon (1977) Director
- Born to Run (1977) Director
- Charlie's Angels (1976) Director
- The Fourth Wish (1976) Director
- Ride a Wild Pony (1975) Director
- Persecution (1974) Director
- Charley-One-Eye (1973) Director
- The Protectors (1972) Director
- The Mysterious Poacher (1972) Director
- Clinic Exclusive (1971) Director
- Creatures the World Forgot (1971) Director
- Journey to the Unknown (1969) Director
- Journey to the Unknown (1968) Director
- A Twist of Sand (1968) Director
- The Prisoner (1967) Director
- Man in a Suitcase (1967) Director
- The Viking Queen (1967) Director
- The Baron (1966) Director
- One Million Years B.C. (1966) Director
- The Crooked Road (1965) Director
- The Crooked Road (1965) Writer
- The Horse Without a Head (1964) Director
- A Jolly Bad Fellow (1964) Director
- Jason and the Argonauts (1963) Director
- The Three Lives of Thomasina (1963) Director
- The Prince and the Pauper (1962) Director
- The Webster Boy (1962) Director
- The Avengers (1961) Director
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1961) Director
- Greyfriars Bobby (1961) Director
- A Matter of WHO (1961) Director
- Nearly a Nasty Accident (1961) Director
- Danger Man (1960) Director
- Dentist in the Chair (1960) Director
- Lies My Father Told Me (1960) Director
- Danger Within (1959) Director
- Dial 999 (1958) Director
- The Man Upstairs (1958) Director
- The Man Upstairs (1958) Additional Dialogue
- A Question of Adultery (1958) Director
- The Flesh Is Weak (1957) Director
- The Girl in the Picture (1957) Director
- Assignment Foreign Legion (1956) Director
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) Director
- Lilli Palmer Theatre (1955) Director
- Time Is My Enemy (1954) Director
- Skid Kids (1953) Director
- Watch Out (1953) Director
- Bouncer Breaks Up! (1953) Director
- Black 13 (1953) Art Direction
- A Good Pull-Up (1953) Director
- Strange Stories (1953) Director
- The Mask (1953) Director
- King of the Underworld (1952) Art Direction
- The Case of the Missing Scene (1951) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Don Chaffey best known for?
Don Chaffey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Cable Guy (1996), Houston Knights (1987), Outlaws (1986), MacGyver (1985).
When and where was Don Chaffey born?
Don Chaffey was born on August 5, 1917 in Hastings, Sussex, England. They passed away on November 13, 1990.
How many credits does Don Chaffey have?
Don Chaffey has accumulated over 81 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 1989.
What is Don Chaffey's background in cinema and television?
Don Chaffey was a British film director, writer, producer, and art director. Born on August 5, 1917, in Hastings, Sussex, England, he began his film career as an art director in 1947. His directorial debut was in 1953. Chaffey is known for directing fantasy films, including Jason and the Argonauts, The Three Lives of T...