- Born
- Died
- William Cran was born on December 11, 1946 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. He was a producer and director, known for Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy (2002), Red Files (1999) and Timewatch (1982). He was married to Vicki Barker, Polly Bide, Araminta Wordsworth and Stephanie Tepper. He died on June 4, 2025 in London, England, UK.
- SpousesVicki Barker(June 14, 2014 - June 4, 2025) (his death)Polly Bide(2002 - July 9, 2003) (her death)Araminta Wordsworth (divorced)Stephanie Tepper(? - March 20, 1997) (her death, 3 children)
- ParentsJean HollidayJohn Cran
- Stage director before working for the BBC.
- He was an award-winning TV documentary producer and director.
- He studied classics at the University of Oxford, where he acted in theater productions and directed two plays. After graduation, he was offered a trainee position at the Royal Shakespeare Company. He decided to go into documentary filmmaking, inspired by newsreels he had seen as a child.
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