Philip Saville, a renowned director and actor, entered this world on October 28, 1930, in the bustling city of London, England, United Kingdom. This notable figure in the entertainment industry is best recognized for his work on iconic productions such as the critically acclaimed television series "Boys from the Blackstuff" (1982),the satirical drama "The Life and Loves of a She-Devil" (1986),and the period drama "The Buccaneers" (1995). Throughout his life, Philip Saville was blessed with two loving spouses, Nina Zuckerman and Jane Arden, who stood by his side through thick and thin. Unfortunately, Philip Saville's remarkable journey on this earth came to an end on December 22, 2016, at his residence in Hampstead, Camden, London, England, United Kingdom.
Personal Details
BornOct 28, 1930 London, England, UK
Spouse
Nina Zuckerman
( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 22, 2016 )Jane Arden
( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 20, 1982 )
Biography
Career
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1959

The Great Van Robbery as Chase
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1957

The Betrayal as Bartel
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1955

Contraband Spain as Martin Scott
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1954

Game of Danger as Ben Jones
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1953

Murder at 3am as Edward "Teddy" King / Jim King
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The Straw Man as Link Hunter
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1948

Penny and the Pownall Case as Slim, Police Car Driver
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The Blind Goddess as Mainwaring's Junior
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2011
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2011

Discovering Hamlet as Director
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2009

Pinter's Progress as Director
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2003

The Gospel of John as Director
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2002

The Biographer as Director
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1997

Deacon Brodie as Director
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Metroland as Director
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1993

The Fruit Machine as Director
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Family Pictures as Director
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1992

The Cloning of Joanna May as Director
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Angels as Director
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1990

Crash: The Mystery of Flight 1501 as Director
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Max and Helen as Director
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1989

Screen Two as Director
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1987

Mandela as Director
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1985

Shadey as Director
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1983

Those Glory Glory Days as Director
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1977

Count Dracula as Director
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1976

BBC2 Playhouse as Director
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1975

Private Affairs as Director
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Play for Today as Director
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Play for Today as Director
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1973

Play for Today as Director
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1971

Play for Today as Director
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Play for Today as Director
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Secrets as Director, Story
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Play for Today as Director
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1970

Play for Today as Director
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1969

The Best House in London as Director
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1968

Oedipus the King as Director, Screenplay
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1966

Stop the World: I Want to Get Off as Director
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1964

Hamlet at Elsinore as Director
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The Wednesday Play as Director, Writer
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1962

Armchair Theatre as Director
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1960

Armchair Theatre as Director