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David McKee(1935-2022)

  • Writer
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  • Director
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David McKee was born on 2 January 1935 in Tavistock, Devon, England, UK. He was a writer and director, known for Mr Benn: 50th Anniversary Edition (2025), Mr Benn and Greenback Hill (1974). He was married to Barbara Ennuss. He died on 6 April 2022 in France.
BornJanuary 2, 1935
DiedApril 6, 2022(87)
BornJanuary 2, 1935
DiedApril 6, 2022(87)
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Known for

Mr Benn: 50th Anniversary Edition (2025)
Mr Benn: 50th Anniversary Edition
  • Writer
  • 2025
Mr Benn
Mr Benn
  • Writer(creator)
    Greenback Hill (1974)
    Greenback Hill
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1974
    King Rollo (1980)
    King Rollo
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Writer

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Mr Benn
      • created by
      • based on the animated TV series
      • Pre-production
    • Mr Benn: 50th Anniversary Edition (2025)
      Mr Benn: 50th Anniversary Edition
      • story
      • 2025
    • CBeebies Bedtime Story (2006)
      CBeebies Bedtime Story
      7.6
      TV Series
      • story
      • writer
      • 2011–2015
    • Immer Elmar (2008)
      Immer Elmar
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2008
    • Mr Benn (1971)
      Mr Benn
      Video
      • story
      • 2005
    • Mr Benn (1971)
      Mr Benn
      7.6
      TV Series
      • story
      • 1971–2005
    • Spot's Magical Christmas (1995)
      Spot's Magical Christmas
      7.9
      Video
      • story
      • 1995
    • Anytime Tales (1991)
      Anytime Tales
      7.4
      TV Series
      • based on the books by
      • books
      • 1991
    • Ric the Raven (1989)
      Ric the Raven
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1989–1991
    • The Adventures of Spot (1987)
      The Adventures of Spot
      6.6
      TV Series
      • scripts
      • 1987
    • Jackanory (1965)
      Jackanory
      7.2
      TV Series
      • book
      • 1984
    • Victor & Maria (1983)
      Victor & Maria
      6.5
      TV Series
      • adaptation
      • 1983
    • Words and Pictures (1970)
      Words and Pictures
      8.2
      TV Series
      • story: "Not Now Bernard"
      • 1983
    • Towser (1982)
      Towser
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1982
    • King Rollo (1980)
      King Rollo
      7.6
      TV Series
      • story
      • 1980
    • Greenback Hill (1974)
      Greenback Hill
      Short
      • Writer
      • 1974

    Animation Department

    • King Rollo (1980)
      King Rollo
      7.6
      TV Series
      • animator
      • 1980
    • Mr Benn (1971)
      Mr Benn
      7.6
      TV Series
      • drawings
      • 1971–1972

    Director

    • Mr Benn: 50th Anniversary Edition (2025)
      Mr Benn: 50th Anniversary Edition
      • Director
      • 2025
    • Greenback Hill (1974)
      Greenback Hill
      Short
      • Director
      • 1974
    • Mr Benn (1971)
      Mr Benn
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1971–2005

    Personal details

    • Born
      • January 2, 1935
      • Tavistock, Devon, England, UK
    • Died
      • April 6, 2022
      • France(short illness)
    • Spouse
      • Barbara Ennuss1960 - ? (divorced, 3 children)

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Children's book author and illustrator known for the Mr Benn series, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, and Not Now, Bernard.

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