Don Houghton
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- February 2, 1930
- Died
- July 2, 1991
- Active Years
- 1963–1984 (22 Years)
- Total Credits
- 17 credits in database
Biography
Donald Herbert Houghton was a British television screenwriter and producer born on February 2, 1930, and died on July 2, 1991. Born in Paris to Scottish parents, he began his writing career in radio in 1951 before transitioning to film and television in 1958. During his time living and working in Australia, he contributed to the production The Astronauts. In the 1970s, he served as a primary writer for Hammer Films, with credits including Dracula A.D. 1972, The Satanic Rites of Dracula, The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires, and Shatter. His television writing credits include the Doctor Who serials Inferno and The Mind of Evil, as well as the fifth story of the series Sapphire and Steel.
Career overview
Donald Herbert Houghton was a British television screenwriter and producer born on February 2, 1930. He began his career writing for radio in 1951 before transitioning into film and television work in 1958. During his time living and working in Australia, he contributed to the production of The Astronauts in 1960.
Throughout the 1970s, Houghton served as a primary writer for Hammer Films. His credits with the studio include the feature films Dracula A.D. 1972, The Satanic Rites of Dracula, The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires, and Shatter. His television writing credits include two serials for the series Doctor Who, specifically Inferno in 1970 and The Mind of Evil in 1971. Additionally, he wrote the fifth story of the television series Sapphire and Steel, which is known informally as Dr McDee. Houghton died on July 2, 1991, at the age of 61.
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Full Filmography
17 titles- Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (1984) Writer
- Black Carrion (1984) Writer
- Take the High Road (1980) Creator
- Bailey's Bird (1979) Writer
- The Doombolt Chase (1978) Writer
- The Professionals (1977) Writer
- The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires (1974) Screenplay
- The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires (1974) Producer
- Shatter (1974) Writer
- The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973) Writer
- The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973) Associate Producer
- New Scotland Yard (1972) Writer
- Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972) Screenplay
- Doctor Who: The Mind of Evil (1971) Writer
- Ace of Wands (1970) Writer
- Doctor Who: Inferno (1970) Writer
- Doctor Who (1963) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Don Houghton best known for?
Don Houghton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz (2000), The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970), Me Without You (2001), Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993).
When and where was Don Houghton born?
Don Houghton was born on February 2, 1930. They passed away on July 2, 1991.
How many credits does Don Houghton have?
Don Houghton has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 1984.
What is Don Houghton's background in cinema and television?
Donald Herbert Houghton was a British television screenwriter and producer born on February 2, 1930, and died on July 2, 1991. Born in Paris to Scottish parents, he began his writing career in radio in 1951 before transitioning to film and television in 1958. During his time living and working in Australia, he contribu...
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