Gerry Anderson

Gerry Anderson

Deceased · Born: Apr 14, 1929 · Died: Dec 26, 2012

Personal Details

BornApr 14, 1929 West Hampstead, London, England, UK
Spouse
  • Mary Robins

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 26, 2012 )
  • Sylvia Anderson

    ( Nov 1, 1960 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Betty Wrightman

    ( Oct 1, 1952 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Gerry Anderson, a renowned British writer and producer, was born on April 14, 1929, in the charming neighborhood of West Hampstead, located in the heart of London, England, United Kingdom.

Throughout his illustrious career, Anderson made a lasting impact in the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on the world of television with his iconic shows such as Joe 90, which premiered in 1968, UFO, which debuted in 1970, and Invasion: UFO, which aired in 1980.

Anderson's personal life was just as fascinating as his professional endeavors. He was married three times, first to Mary Robins, then to the talented Sylvia Anderson, and finally to Betty Wrightman.

Anderson's remarkable life came to a close on December 26, 2012, in the picturesque town of Henley-on-Thames, located in the idyllic English countryside.

Career

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2000
V.I.P.
V.I.P. as Relic
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1962
Fireball XL5
Fireball XL5 as Robert the Robot (voice) (uncredited)
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2022
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2014
{"id":158726,"title":"Doctor Who: Thirty Years in the TARDIS","year":"1993","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/doctor-who-thirty-years-in-the-tardis","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158726.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158726.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
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1981
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1980
{"id":5971,"title":"Moonraker","year":"1979","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/moonraker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4mei081n36k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4mei081n36k0.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Moonraker
Moonraker as Screenplay
{"id":30431,"title":"Journey to the Far Side of the Sun","year":"1969","job":"Screenplay, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/journey-to-the-far-side-of-the-sun","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5totvrm74q40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5totvrm74q40.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
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1968
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1966
{"id":121550,"title":"Invasion: UFO","year":"1980","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/invasion-ufo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_121550.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_121550.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Invasion: UFO
Invasion: UFO as Director
{"id":66314,"title":"Crossroads to Crime","year":"1960","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crossroads-to-crime","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66314.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66314.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
{"id":174168,"title":"You've Never Seen This!","year":"1955","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/youve-never-seen-this-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174168.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174168.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
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2015
{"id":2842,"title":"Captain Scarlet","year":"2005","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/captain-scarlet","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_2842.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_2842.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
{"id":9516,"title":"Lavender Castle","year":"1999","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/lavender-castle","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9516.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9516.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":8314,"title":"Space Precinct","year":"1994","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/space-precinct","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8314.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8314.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
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1987
{"id":6737,"title":"Terrahawks","year":"1983","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/terrahawks","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_6737.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_6737.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Terrahawks
Terrahawks as Creator
{"id":10196,"title":"Space: 1999","year":"1975","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/space-1999","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/lrc3omcpcdg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/lrc3omcpcdg0.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Space: 1999
Space: 1999 as Creator
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1972
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1970
UFO
UFO as Creator
{"id":10316,"title":"The Secret Service","year":"1969","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-secret-service","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10316.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10316.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
{"id":3155,"title":"Joe 90","year":"1968","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/joe-90","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_3155.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_3155.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
Joe 90
Joe 90 as Creator
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1967
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1965
Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds as Creator
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1964
Stingray
Stingray as Creator
{"id":3081,"title":"Fireball XL5","year":"1962","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/fireball-xl5","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_3081.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_3081.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
Fireball XL5
Fireball XL5 as Creator
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1961
Supercar
Supercar as Creator
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1960