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 (122 credits)
Writer (122 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)
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
Teatr telewizji
(TV Series) (author - 1 episode)
- Czlowiek, który czynil cuda
(1957)
... (author)
1957
Matinee Theater
(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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Thanks (5 credits)
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Self (1 credit)
Self (1 credit)
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Archive footage (14 credits)
Archive footage (14 credits)
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