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William Templeton (1913–1973)

Writer | Director

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

Born:

William Pettigrew Templeton
in Glasgow, Scotland

Died:

(age 60) in Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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1967 The Dream World of Harrison Marks (commentary)
 
1965 The Flying Swan (TV series)
– The Streets (1965) (writer)
– Trial Run (1965) (writer)
 
1962 Kraft Mystery Theater (TV series)
– Sound of Murder (1962) (writer)
– Dead on Nine (1962) (teleplay)
 
1961 Checkmate (TV series)
– State of Shock (1961) (story / as William P. Templeton)
 
1961 Whiplash (TV series)
– The Legacy (1961) (written by / as Bill Templeton)
 
1960 The Untouchables (TV series)
– A Seat on the Fence (1960) (written by)
 
1960 The Adventures of Robin Hood (TV series)
– The Pharoah Stones (1960) (screenplay)
 
1959-1960 Men Into Space (TV series)
– Is There Another Civilization? (1960) (written by)
– Moonquake (1959) (written by)
 
1959-1960 Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (TV series)
– The Sound of Murder (1960) (writer)
– Murder in Gratitude (1959) (writer)
– Dead on Nine (1959) (writer)
– Perilous (1959) (adaptation / teleplay)
 
1959 Five Fingers (TV series)
– The Men with Triangle Heads (1959) (story / teleplay)
 
1957-1958 Sword of Freedom (TV series)
– The School (1958) (writer)
– The Ambassador (1957) (writer)
– The Eye of the Artist (1957) (writer)
– The Marionettes (1957) (writer)
– The Reluctant Duke (1957) (writer)
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1957 Overseas Press Club - Exclusive! (TV series)
– The Millionth Frenchman (1957) (writer)
 
1956 Matinee Theatre (TV series)
– The Tell-Tale Heart (1956) (writer)
– Letter of Introduction (1956)
 
1956 1984 (screenplay / as William P. Templeton)
 
1956 The Man Called X (TV series)
– For External Use Only (1956) (teleplay)
 
1956 Mr. Finley's Feelings (short) (script / as Bill Templeton)
 
1955 The Alcoa Hour (TV series)
 
1953-1955 Studio One in Hollywood (TV series)
– Donovan's Brain (1955) (adaptation)
– Cardinal Mindszenty (1954) (teleplay)
– 1984 (1953) (written for television by)
 
1950-1951 BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (TV series)
– The Silent Village (1951) (writer)
– The Ivory Tower (1950) (writer)
 
1950 Midnight Episode (screenplay)
 
1950 Double Confession
 
1948 The Fallen Idol (additional dialogue)
 
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1972 Flowers of Darkness (documentary short)
 
1970 A Movable Feast (documentary short)
 
1970 A Movable Scene (TV documentary)
 

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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

Bill Templeton | William P. Templeton

Height:

6' 3" (1.91 m)
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Trivia:

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

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