Gerry Davis
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- February 23, 1930
- Died
- August 31, 1991
- Active Years
- 1963–2025 (63 Years)
- Total Credits
- 31 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Gerry Davis (Writing).
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[1] Gerry Davis: Writing (Known For), Birthday: February 23, 1930, Death: August 31, 1991 (61 years old).
[2] Gerry Davis: Actor (Pitch, 2016), Known for Pitch (2016) and The Third Team: All-Access 2012 World Series (2012).
[3] Gerry Davis: Script Editor, Writer, Screenplay, Actor, Creator, Series Writer, Thanks. Work: Doctor Who, The Final Countdown, The Hitchhiker, Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet, Doctor Who: Revenge of the Cybermen, Doctor Who: The Tomb of the Cybermen, Doctor Who: The War.
[4] Gerry Davis (screenwriter): British television writer. Helped define Doctor Who's science-fiction character and monster mythology. Credited with creating Jamie McCrimmon and co-creating the Cybermen.
[5] Gerry Davis: Born in Bexhill, Sussex. Lifelong lover of science-fiction. Ran an HG Wells fan club in youth. Worked as a reporter. Joined the merchant navy (nurtured interest in acting). Relocated to the Canadian North, where he ran a store.
Identity: British television writer.
Birth/Death: Born February 23, 1930, in Bexhill, Sussex. Died August 31, 1991, at age 61.
Career/Work: Known for writing, script editing, and creating work for Doctor Who, including The Tenth Planet, Revenge of the Cybermen, The Tomb of the Cybermen, and The War. He helped define the science-fiction character and monster mythology of Doctor Who. He is credited with creating Jamie McCrimmon and co-creating the Cybermen. Other work includes The Final Countdown
Career overview
Subject: Gerry Davis (Writing career).
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Goal: Career overview.
Source [1]: Gerry Davis (TMDB). Writing credits. Born Feb 23, 1930. Died Aug 31, 1991 (61 years old).
Source [2]: IMDb. Actor: Pitch. Known for Pitch (2016) and The Third Team: All-Access 2012 World Series (2012).
Source [3]: TMDB. Roles: Script Editor, Writer, Screenplay, Actor, Creator, Series Writer, Thanks. Work includes: Doctor Who, The Final Countdown, The Hitchhiker, Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet, Doctor Who: Revenge of the Cybermen, Doctor Who: The Tomb of the Cybermen, Doctor Who: The War.
Source [4]: Notable People Project. British television writer. Best-known work helped define Doctor Who's science-fiction character and monster mythology. Credited with creating Jamie McCrimmon and co-creating the Cybermen.
Source [5]: Shannon Sullivan. Born in Bexhill, Sussex. Lifelong lover of science-fiction. Ran HG Wells fan club. Worked as a reporter. Joined merchant navy (interest in acting). Relocated to Canadian North (ran a store).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Life/Background.
Gerry Davis was a British television writer born on February 23, 1930, in Bexhill, Sussex. Before his career in writing, he worked as a reporter and served in the merchant navy, where he developed an interest in acting. He also ran an HG Wells fan club in his youth. Davis later relocated to the Canadian North, where he operated a store. He died on August 31, 1991, at the age of 61.
Paragraph 2: Writing Career and Doctor Who.
Davis is recognized for his work as a writer, script editor, creator, and series writer. His most notable contributions were to the science-fiction series Doctor Who, where his work helped define the show's character and monster mythology. He is credited with creating the character Jamie McCrimmon and co-creating the Cybermen. His credits in the Doctor Who franchise include The Tenth Planet, Revenge of the Cybermen, The Tomb of the Cybermen, and The War.
Paragraph 3: Other Credits.
Other credits associated with Davis include The Final Countdown and The Hitchhiker. He is also known for his work on Pitch and The Third Team: All-Access 2012 World Series. His various roles across different productions include screenplay, actor, and thanks.
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Gerry Davis was a British television writer born on February 23, 1930, in Bexhill, Sussex. A lifelong science-fiction enthusiast, he ran an HG Wells fan club during his youth. Before his writing career, Davis worked as a reporter and served in the merchant navy, an experience that nurtured his interest in acting. He also spent time in the Canadian North running a store. Davis passed away on August 31, 1991, at the age of 61.
Davis is best known for his work on the science-fiction series Doctor Who, where his contributions helped define the show's character and monster mythology. He is credited with creating the character Jamie McCrimmon and co-creating the Cybermen. His work on Doctor Who includes titles such as The Tenth Planet, Revenge of the Cybermen, The Tomb of the Cybermen, and The War. He also served as a script editor, series writer, and creator.
His professional credits extend to other projects including The Final Countdown and The Hitchhiker. Additionally, he is known for Pitch and The Third Team: All
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Full Filmography
31 titles- Doctor Who: The Savages (2025) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: Real Time (2002) Thanks
- Diamonds (1987) Writer
- The Hitchhiker (1983) Writer
- The Final Countdown (1980) Screenplay
- Doctor Who: Revenge of the Cybermen (1975) Writer
- Anything Can Happen (1973) Screenplay
- Doomwatch (1972) Series Writer
- Taste of Evil (1971) as Maurice
- Doomwatch (1970) Writer
- Doomwatch (1970) Script Editor
- Doomwatch (1970) Creator
- The First Lady (1968) Writer
- Doctor Who: The Tomb of the Cybermen (1967) Writer
- Doctor Who: The Faceless Ones (1967) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: The Moonbase (1967) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: The Evil of the Daleks (1967) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: The Highlanders (1967) Writer
- Doctor Who: The Highlanders (1967) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: The Macra Terror (1967) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace (1967) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet (1966) Writer
- Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet (1966) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker (1966) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: The Ark (1966) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: The Smugglers (1966) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve (1966) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: The War Machines (1966) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: The Gunfighters (1966) Script Editor
- Doctor Who: The Savages (1966) Script Editor
- Doctor Who (1963) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gerry Davis best known for?
Gerry Davis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Hitchhiker (1983), The Final Countdown (1980), Orpheus (1950), Orpheus (1950).
When and where was Gerry Davis born?
Gerry Davis was born on February 23, 1930. They passed away on August 31, 1991.
How many credits does Gerry Davis have?
Gerry Davis has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2025.
What is Gerry Davis's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Gerry Davis (Writing). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain prose only. No preamble. Word Count: 90-130 words. [1] Gerry Davis: Writing (Known For), Birthday: February 23, 1930, D...
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