Michael Ferguson
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- June 14, 1937 in New Malden, Surrey, England, UK
- Died
- October 4, 2021 (aged 84)
- Active Years
- 1962–2014 (53 Years)
- Total Credits
- 45 credits in database
Biography
Michael Ferguson (14 June 1937 – 4 October 2021) was a British director and producer who worked primarily in television. Born in New Malden, Surrey, England, he is known for his work on series such as Doctor Who, Casualty, and EastEnders. His work on Doctor Who included directing four serials between 1966 and 1971, specifically one First Doctor serial, one Second Doctor serial, and two Third Doctor serials. Ferguson served as the executive producer of the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 1989 to 1991, where he was responsible for introducing the characters Phil and Grant Mitchell in 1990. His other credits include The Sandbaggers, ITV Playhouse, and Casualty. He was married to Jana Shelden and Susan Harris.
Career overview
Michael Ferguson was an English television director and producer born on June 14, 1937, in New Malden, Surrey, England, UK. Working primarily in television, he was known for his contributions to several notable British series throughout his career. Among his early credits, he directed four serials for the British Broadcasting Corporation science fiction series Doctor Who between 1966 and 1971. He is recognized as one of the few directors to work across three consecutive eras of the show, directing one First Doctor serial, one Second Doctor serial, and two Third Doctor serials.
In addition to his work on Doctor Who, Ferguson's directing and producing credits included involvement with programs such as ITV Playhouse, The Sandbaggers, and Casualty. He also worked on the British Broadcasting Corporation soap opera EastEnders, serving as executive producer of the show from 1989 to 1991. He was credited with revitalising the show during his tenure and was responsible for the introduction of two of its popular and long-running characters, Philosophy and Grant Mitchell, in 1990.
Throughout his life, Ferguson was married to Jana Shelden and Susan Harris. He passed away on October 4, 2021, at the age of 84.
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Full Filmography
45 titles- Return of the Unknown (2014)
- Axon Stations! (2012)
- Regenerations: From Black and White to Colour (2011)
- Warriors of Mars (2010)
- Airline (1997) Director
- EastEnders (1985) Executive Producer
- Lytton's Diary (1985) Director
- The Bill (1984) Director
- The Glory Boys (1984) Director
- Killer Waiting (1984) Director
- Airline (1982) Producer
- Airline (1982) Director
- Too Close to the Edge (1980) Producer
- Too Close to the Edge (1980) Writer
- Too Close to the Edge (1980) Director
- Flambards (1979) Director
- The Sandbaggers (1978) Director
- The Sandbaggers (1978) Producer
- Stargazy on Zummerdown (1978) Director
- BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) Director
- The Sunday Drama (1977) Director
- Dickens of London (1976) Director
- Nobody's House (1976) Director
- Quiller (1975) Director
- Churchill's People (1974) Director
- Affairs of the Heart (1974) Director
- The Perils Of Pendragon (1974) Director
- Sporting Scenes (1973) Director
- Colditz (1972) Director
- Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos (1971) Director
- Taste of Evil (1971) Director
- The Last Witness (1971) Director
- Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death (1970) Director
- The Main Chance (1969) Director
- Paul Temple (1969) Director
- Hadleigh (1969) Director
- Doctor Who: The Seeds of Death (1969) Director
- 1+1=1.5 (1969) Director
- The Yellow Pill (1969) Director
- ITV Playhouse (1967) Director
- ITV Playhouse (1967) Writer
- Doctor Who: The War Machines (1966) Director
- Out of the Unknown (1965) Director
- Doctor Who (1963) Director
- Z-Cars (1962) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Ferguson best known for?
Michael Ferguson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Airline (1997), Fantomas (1964), Delirium: Photo of Gioia (1987), Cyberjack (1995).
When and where was Michael Ferguson born?
Michael Ferguson was born on June 14, 1937 in New Malden, Surrey, England, UK. They passed away on October 4, 2021.
How many credits does Michael Ferguson have?
Michael Ferguson has 45 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1962 and 2014.
What is Michael Ferguson's background in cinema and television?
Michael Ferguson (14 June 1937 – 4 October 2021) was a British director and producer who worked primarily in television. Born in New Malden, Surrey, England, he is known for his work on series such as Doctor Who, Casualty, and EastEnders. His work on Doctor Who included directing four serials between 1966 and 1971, spe...
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