Biography

Terry Becker was born on August 5, 1921 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and director, known for The Thirsty Dead (1974), Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) and Mission: Impossible (1966). He was married to Erlinda Ver Cruz Smith and Jeanetta May Lewis. He died on December 30, 2014 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

In 1973, he set up 'O'Connor-Becker Productions' in partnership with actor Carroll O'Connor. In 1983, a split occurred and Becker continued producing as a solo producer under his own 'Becker Productions' and 'Becker Enterprises' banners.

Screen actor known for his role as Chief Francis Ethelbert Sharkey in the television series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964). He also won an Emmy Award for his work as a director.

He directed a 1972 episode of the popular television series M*A*S*H (1972).

One of his first acting roles was in a 1950s series entitled Danger (1950).

Becker is not listed on IMDb as having been nominated for or having won any awards, including an Emmy.