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Ian Stuart Black

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  • Born
    March 21, 1915 · London, England, UK
  • Died
    October 13, 1997 · England, UK

Biography

  • Ian Stuart Black was born on March 21, 1915 in London, England, UK. He was a writer and producer, known for Danger Man (1960), The Invisible Man (1958) and The Limping Man (1953). He was married to Anne Brook. He died on October 13, 1997 in England, UK.

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      Anne Brook

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  • Father of Isobel Black.
  • Scottish novelist, playwright and screenwriter, educated at Daniel Stewart's College in Edinburgh and Manchester University. Began as an actor with Donald Wolfit's theatrical company, then worked as script editor for the Rank Scenario Department from 1946. Came to prominence during the next two decades as co-creator of such popular television shows as Danger Man (1960), Sir Francis Drake (1961) and Patrol Car (1954).
  • Was the father-in-law of James Gatward.

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