Geoffrey Orme
Biography
Geoffrey Orme was a British writer who was born on June 10, 1904, in Ilford, Essex, England, United Kingdom. He had 29 known credits for writing. His work included contributions to television and film, specifically known for his work on Sunshine Ahead in 1936, The Avengers in 1961, and Doctor Who in 1963. For Doctor Who, he wrote the television story titled The Underwater Menace. He had previously submitted a storyline entitled The Evil Eye, which was rejected. Records list his death as occurring on January 1, 1978, at the age of 73, though another source notes his death date as January 21, 1978.
Career overview
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[1] & [2] (TMDB): British writer. Known for writing. 29 known credits. Birthday: June 10, 1904. Death: January 1, 1978 (73 years old). Birthplace: Ilford, Essex, England, UK.
[3] (IMDb): Born June 10, 1904, in Ilford, Essex, England, UK. Writer known for The Avengers (1961), Doctor Who (1963), and Sunshine Ahead (1936).
[4] (Tardis Wiki): Born 10 June 1904. Died 21 January 1978. Wrote the Doctor Who television story The Underwater Menace. Previously submitted a storyline entitled The Evil Eye, which was rejected.
[5] (Biographies.net): General placeholder, no specific facts.
Note on conflicting dates: TMDB says death is Jan 1, 1978. Tardis Wiki says Jan 21, 1978. I should stick to what is provided but be careful. I will focus on the career aspect as requested.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Early/Known Works.
Geoffrey Orme was a British writer born on June 10, 1904, in Ilford, Essex, England, UK. His professional credits include 29 known works. Among his notable writing credits are the 1936 production Sunshine Ahead, the 1961 series The Avengers, and the 1963 series Doctor Who.
Paragraph 2: Specific Doctor Who details.
In relation to the Doctor Who television series, Orme wrote the story titled The Underwater Menace. Prior to this, he had submitted a storyline for the series called The Evil Eye, though this submission was rejected.
Paragraph 3: Personal details/Conclusion (if needed to meet word count).
Orme passed away in 1978. Sources provide varying dates for his death, including January 1, 1978, and January 21, 1978.
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"Geoffrey Orme was a British writer born on June 10, 1904, in Ilford, Essex, England, UK. His professional credits include 29 known works. Among his notable writing credits are the 1936 production Sunshine Ahead, the 1961 series The Avengers, and the 1963 series Doctor Who. In relation to the Doctor Who television series, Orme wrote the story titled The Underwater Menace. Prior to this, he had submitted a storyline for the series called The Evil Eye, though this submission was rejected. Orme passed away in 1978. Sources provide varying dates for his death, including January 1, 1978, and January 21, 1978."
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British writer.
Born June 10,
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Full Filmography
29 titles- Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace (2023) Writer
- Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace (1967) Writer
- Doctor Who (1963) Writer
- The Avengers (1961) Writer
- Interpol Calling (1959) Writer
- The Boy and the Bridge (1959) Screenplay
- Ivanhoe (1958) Writer
- The Heart Within (1957) Screenplay
- The Love Match (1955) Writer
- The End of the Road (1954) Screenplay
- Orders Are Orders (1954) Screenplay
- Delayed Action (1954) Screenplay
- Devil on Horseback (1954) Writer
- Miss Robin Hood (1952) treatment
- Judgment Deferred (1952) Screenplay
- When You Come Home (1948) Screenplay
- The Last Load (1948) Writer
- Nothing Venture (1948) Screenplay
- Fortune Lane (1947) Writer
- Old Mother Riley Detective (1943) Writer
- Theatre Royal (1943) Screenplay
- Let the People Sing (1942) Writer
- Old Mother Riley in Business (1941) Screenplay
- Old Mother Riley's Circus (1941) Screenplay
- Old Mother Riley's Ghosts (1941) Writer
- The Common Touch (1941) Screenplay
- Talking Feet (1937) Story
- Sunshine Ahead (1936) Screenplay
- Men of Yesterday (1936) Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Geoffrey Orme best known for?
Geoffrey Orme is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), The Avengers (1961), Interpol Calling (1959), Ivanhoe (1958).
When and where was Geoffrey Orme born?
Geoffrey Orme was born on June 10, 1904 in Ilford, Essex, England, UK. They passed away on January 1, 1978.
How many credits does Geoffrey Orme have?
Geoffrey Orme has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 2023.
What is Geoffrey Orme's background in cinema and television?
Geoffrey Orme was a British writer who was born on June 10, 1904, in Ilford, Essex, England, United Kingdom. He had 29 known credits for writing. His work included contributions to television and film, specifically known for his work on Sunshine Ahead in 1936, The Avengers in 1961, and Doctor Who in 1963. For Doctor Wh...
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