Terry Nation

Welsh author and screenwriter, creator of Daleks

Terry Nation - Welsh author and screenwriter, creator of Daleks
Born

August 8th, 1930
94 years ago

Died

March 9th, 1997
28 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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An author and screenwriter proficient in television and literature, produced significant contributions to the science fiction genre. Created the Daleks, iconic villains in the television series 'Doctor Who'. Also crafted the series 'Blake's 7', which explored themes of rebellion and resistance in a dystopian future, gaining a dedicated following. Worked on various other projects, leaving a lasting legacy in speculative fiction.

Created the Daleks for 'Doctor Who'

Wrote and produced 'Blake's 7'

Contributed to 'The Avengers' series

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