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John Gilling
John Gilling is best known for The Saint, The Champions and Gideon's Way. John Gilling was born on May 29, 1912. John Gilling died on November 22, 1984 at the age of 72.
- Born
- May 29, 1912
- Place of birth
- London, England, UK
- Died
- November 22, 1984 (72 years old)
Biography
John Gilling (29 May 1912 – 22 November 1984) was an English film director and screenwriter, born in London. He was chiefly known for his horror films, especially for Hammer Films, for whom he directed Shadow of the Cat (1961), The Plague of the Zombies (1966), The Reptile (1966) (the latter two filmed back to back in Cornwall) and The Mummy's Shroud, among others. He is also renowned for many low to mid-budget detective films and teleplays with unexpected touches of comedy blended in.
Known for
Filmography
- 1968The ChampionsDirector
- 1965Gideon's WayDirector
- 1962The SaintDirector
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Gilling been in?
John Gilling is best known for The Saint, The Champions and Gideon's Way.
When was John Gilling born?
John Gilling was born on May 29, 1912. (London, England, UK)
How old is John Gilling?
John Gilling died on November 22, 1984 at the age of 72.
Updated: November 1, 2026 ·