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William Templeton(1913-1973)

  • Writer
  • Director
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William Templeton was born on 7 June 1913 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He was a writer and director, known for The Fallen Idol (1948), 1984 (1956) and Kraft Mystery Theater (1961). He was married to Elizabeth Gertrude Esterházy. He died on 23 October 1973 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
BornJune 7, 1913
DiedOctober 23, 1973(60)
BornJune 7, 1913
DiedOctober 23, 1973(60)
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Known for

The Fallen Idol (1948)
The Fallen Idol
7.6
  • Writer
  • 1948
Jan Sterling, Edmond O'Brien, and Michael Redgrave in 1984 (1956)
1984
6.9
  • Writer(as William P. Templeton)
  • 1956
Kraft Mystery Theater (1961)
Kraft Mystery Theater
7.8
TV Series
  • Writer
Men Into Space (1959)
Men Into Space
7.7
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer



  • The Dream World of Harrison Marks (1966)
    The Dream World of Harrison Marks
    5.7
    • commentary
    • 1966
  • Julia Lockwood and Margaret Lockwood in The Flying Swan (1965)
    The Flying Swan
    6.2
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1965
  • Fair Exchange (1962)
    Fair Exchange
    7.6
    TV Series
    • written by
    • writer
    • 1962
  • Kraft Mystery Theater (1961)
    Kraft Mystery Theater
    7.8
    TV Series
    • written by
    • writer
    • teleplay ...
    • 1962
  • The New Breed (1961)
    The New Breed
    7.5
    TV Series
    • written by
    • teleplay (as William P. Templeton, as William P. Templeton)
    • 1961–1962
  • Checkmate (1960)
    Checkmate
    7.4
    TV Series
    • story by (as William P. Templeton)
    • 1961
  • Whiplash (1960)
    Whiplash
    7.7
    TV Series
    • written by (as Bill Templeton)
    • 1961
  • Abel Fernandez, Nicholas Georgiade, Paul Picerni, and Robert Stack in The Untouchables (1959)
    The Untouchables
    8.0
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1960
  • The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955)
    The Adventures of Robin Hood
    7.6
    TV Series
    • screenplay
    • 1960
  • Men Into Space (1959)
    Men Into Space
    7.7
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1959–1960
  • Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
    Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
    8.0
    TV Series
    • writer
    • adaptation
    • teleplay
    • 1959
  • Five Fingers (1959)
    Five Fingers
    7.6
    TV Series
    • story (teleplay)
    • 1959
  • Sword of Freedom (1957)
    Sword of Freedom
    7.2
    TV Series
    • screenplay
    • 1957–1958
  • Hour of Mystery (1957)
    Hour of Mystery
    TV Series
    • adaptation
    • 1957
  • Overseas Press Club - Exclusive! (1957)
    Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!
    6.3
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1957

Director



  • Flowers of Darkness (1972)
    Flowers of Darkness
    5.9
    Short
    • Director
    • 1972
  • Bridge from NoPlace
    Short
    • Director
    • 1971
  • A Movable Feast
    5.7
    Short
    • Director
    • 1970
  • A Movable Scene (1970)
    A Movable Scene
    5.7
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1970

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • T. Atkinson
  • Height
    • 6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
  • Born
    • June 7, 1913
    • Glasgow, Scotland, UK
  • Died
    • October 23, 1973
    • Glasgow, Scotland, UK(cirrhosis of the liver)
  • Spouse
    • Elizabeth Gertrude EsterházySeptember 22, 1953 - 1961 (divorced, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Christopher Templeton
  • Other works
    His play, "The Ivory Tower," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Hurd Hatfield and Philip Sterling in the cast.

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  • Trivia
    Scottish playwright and screenwriter who became a pioneer contributor to early American anthology series during television's 'Golden Age'.

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