H.G. Wells (I) (1866–1946) |
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Writer, born in Bromley, Kent. He was apprenticed to a draper, tried teaching, studied biology in London, then made his mark in journalism and literature. He played a vital part in disseminating the progressive ideas which characterized the first part of the 20th-c. He achieved fame with scientific fantasies such as The Time Machine (1895) and War ...
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Born:in Bromley, Kent, England, UKDied:(age 79) in London, England, UK |
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Writer (124 credits)
Writer (124 credits)
Cineficción Radio
(TV Series) (novel "The Island of Doctor Moreau" - 1 episode, 2019) (stories - 1 episode, 2019)
- Freaks
(2019)
... (novel "The Island of Doctor Moreau")
- H.G. Wells
(2019)
... (stories)
2019
War of the Worlds
(TV Series) (novel - 8 episodes)
- Episode #1.8
(2019)
... (novel)
- Episode #1.7
(2019)
... (novel)
- Episode #1.6
(2019)
... (novel)
- Episode #1.5
(2019)
... (novel)
- Episode #1.4
(2019)
... (novel)
2019
The War of the Worlds
(TV Mini-Series) (based on the novel by - 3 episodes)
- Episode #1.3
(2019)
... (based on the novel by)
- Episode #1.2
(2019)
... (based on the novel by)
- Episode #1.1
(2019)
... (based on the novel by)
2017
Theatre Fantastique
(TV Series) (inspired by the novel - 1 episode)
- Mrs. Hall's Mysterious Guest
(2017)
... (inspired by the novel)
2017
Siesta Z
(TV Series) (based on the original work by - 1 episode)
- La guerra de los mundos
(2017)
... (based on the original work by)
2016
The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells
(TV Mini-Series) (short story - 4 episodes)
- The Purple Pileus
(2016)
... (short story)
- The Moth
(2016)
... (short story)
- The Devotee of Art
(2016)
... (short story)
- The Late Mr Elvesham
(2016)
... (short story)
2011
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds: Minigame Adventure
(Video Game) (based on novel by)
2004
Un, dos, tres... responda otra vez
(TV Series) (characters - 1 episode)
- La maquina del tiempo
(2004)
... (characters)
2001
The Infinite Worlds of H.G. Wells
(TV Mini-Series) (short stories - 6 episodes)
- The Truth About Pyecraft
(2001)
... (short stories)
- The Stolen Bacillus
(2001)
... (short stories)
- The Remarkable Case of Davidson's Eyes
(2001)
... (short stories)
- The Crystal Egg
(2001)
... (short stories)
- The New Accelerator
(2001)
... (short stories)
2000
The Invisible Man
(TV Series) (book "Invisible Man" - 1 episode)
- Pilot
(2000)
... (book "Invisible Man")
1984
The Invisible Man
(TV Mini-Series) (novel - 6 episodes)
- The Hunting of the Invisible Man
(1984)
... (novel)
- Certain First Principles
(1984)
... (novel)
- Dr. Kemp's Visitor
(1984)
... (novel)
- Mr. Marvel's Visit to Iping
(1984)
... (novel)
- The Unveiling of the Stranger
(1984)
... (novel)
1981
I giochi del diavolo
(TV Mini-Series) (short story "The Story of the Late Mr. Elvesham" - 1 episode)
- Il sogno dell'altro
(1981)
... (short story "The Story of the Late Mr. Elvesham")
1980
Spine Chillers
(TV Series) (5 episodes)
- The Flowering of the Strange Orchid
(1980)
- The Stolen Bacillus
(1980)
- In the Avu Observatory
(1980)
- The Treasure in the Forest
(1980)
- The Red Room
(1980)
1980
The History of Mr. Polly
(TV Mini-Series) (novel - 5 episodes)
- Episode #1.5
(1980)
... (novel)
- Episode #1.4
(1980)
... (novel)
- Episode #1.3
(1980)
... (novel)
- Episode #1.2
(1980)
... (novel)
- Episode #1.1
(1980)
... (novel)
1977
Let's Make a Musical
(TV Series) (novel "The History of Mr. Polly" - 1 episode)
- Mr. Polly
(1977)
... (novel "The History of Mr. Polly")
Gemini Man
(TV Mini-Series) (book "Invisible Man" - 10 episodes, 1976) (novel "The Invisible Man" - 1 episode, 1976) (novel - 1 episode, 1976)
- Suspect Your Local Police
(1976)
... (book "Invisible Man")
- Return of the Lion
(1976)
... (book "Invisible Man")
- Targets
(1976)
... (novel "The Invisible Man")
- Buffalo Bill Rides Again
(1976)
... (book "Invisible Man")
- Eight-Nine-Ten, You're Dead
(1976)
... (book "Invisible Man")
The Invisible Man
(TV Series) (novel "The Invisible Man" - 9 episodes, 1975) (novel - 2 episodes, 1975)
- Sight Unseen
(1975)
... (novel "The Invisible Man")
- The Klae Dynasty
(1975)
... (novel)
- Pin Money
(1975)
... (novel "The Invisible Man")
- Stop When Red Lights Flash
(1975)
... (novel "The Invisible Man")
- Go Directly to Jail
(1975)
... (novel)
1974
La cometa naranja
(TV Series) (novel - 1 episode)
- Los primeros hombres en la luna
(1974)
... (novel)
1972
Love and Mr Lewisham
(TV Series) (novel - 4 episodes)
- Part 4
(1972)
... (novel)
- Part 3
(1972)
... (novel)
- Part 2
(1972)
... (novel)
- Part 1
(1972)
... (novel)
1964
Ann Veronica
(TV Series) (novel - 4 episodes)
- Escape
(1964)
... (novel)
- Votes for Women
(1964)
... (novel)
- Alone in London
(1964)
... (novel)
- Trial of Strength
(1964)
... (novel)
1963
Suspense
(TV Series) (short story "The Magic Shop" - 1 episode)
- One Step from the Pavement
(1963)
... (short story "The Magic Shop")
1962
The DuPont Show of the Week
(TV Series) (short story "In the Country of the Blind" - 1 episode)
- The Richest Man in Bogota
(1962)
... (short story "In the Country of the Blind")
1960
Kipps
(TV Mini-Series) (novel - 8 episodes)
- Episode #1.8
(1960)
... (novel)
- Episode #1.7
(1960)
... (novel)
- Episode #1.6
(1960)
... (novel)
- Episode #1.5
(1960)
... (novel)
- Episode #1.4
(1960)
... (novel)
1960
First Person
(TV Series) (short story - 1 episode)
- The Truth About Pyecraft
(1960)
... (short story)
1958-1959
The Invisible Man
(TV Series) (based on the character created by - 26 episodes)
- The Big Plot
(1959)
... (based on the character created by)
- Shadow Bomb
(1959)
... (based on the character created by)
- The Rocket
(1959)
... (based on the character created by)
- Man in Power
(1959)
... (based on the character created by)
- The White Rabbit
(1959)
... (based on the character created by)
1959
The History of Mr. Polly
(TV Series) (novel - 6 episodes)
- Episode #1.6
(1959)
... (novel)
- Episode #1.5
(1959)
... (novel)
- Episode #1.4
(1959)
... (novel)
- Episode #1.3
(1959)
... (novel)
- Episode #1.2
(1959)
... (novel)
1959
Love and Mr Lewisham
(TV Series) (novel - 6 episodes)
- Part 6
(1959)
... (novel)
- Part 5
(1959)
... (novel)
- Part 4
(1959)
... (novel)
- Part 3
(1959)
... (novel)
- Part 2
(1959)
... (novel)
1959
The Unforeseen
(TV Series) (short story - 1 episode)
- Mr. Brisher's Treasure
(1959)
... (short story)
1957
Television Theater
(TV Series) (author - 1 episode)
- Czlowiek, który czynil cuda
(1957)
... (author)
1957
Matinee Theatre
(TV Series) (novel - 2 episodes)
- The Invisible Man
(1957)
... (novel)
- Ann Veronica
(1957)
... (novel)
Your Favorite Story
(TV Series) (short story "In the Country of the Blind" - 1 episode, 1954) (story - 1 episode, 1954)
- The Bedford House Conspiracy
(1954)
... (short story "In the Country of the Blind")
- Strange Valley
(1954)
... (story)
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series) (novel - 3 episodes, 1950 - 1952) (original story - 1 episode, 1952)
- Ann Veronica
(1952)
... (novel)
- Love and Mr. Lewisham
(1952)
... (novel)
- The Wonderful Visit
(1952)
... (original story)
- The History of Mr. Polly
(1950)
... (novel)
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Actor (1 credit)
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Thanks (5 credits)
Thanks (5 credits)
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Self (1 credit)
Self (1 credit)
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Archive footage (15 credits)
Archive footage (15 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
(Summer 1967) Beverley Cross and his play, "Half a Sixpence," was performed in a Kenley Players production at the Packard Music Hall Theatre in Warren; the Veterans Memorial Theatre in Columbus and Memorial Hall in Dayton, Ohio with Noel Harrison in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director. See more »Publicity Listings:
2 Biographical Movies | 7 Print Biographies | 15 Portrayals | 2 Articles | See more »Alternate Names:
Herbert George Wells
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Personal Quote:
I explained to him how our science was growing by the united labours of innumerable little men, and on that he made no comment save that it was evident we had mastered much in spite of our social savagery, or we could not have come to the moon. Yet the contrast was very marked. With knowledge the Selenites grew and changed; mankind stored their knowledge about them and remained brutes-equipped. See more »Trivia:
Admitted to hating his time as a draper's apprentice. Wells couldn't tolerate the boredom of it. See more »Trademark:
His main characters often are scientists whose experiments on themselves or others end tragically (examples include 'The Invisible Man', 'The Island of Dr. Moreau', 'The Time Machine') See more »Nickname:
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