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Directing
David Greene
David Greene is best known for The Twilight Zone, Roots, The Saint and The Persuaders!. David Greene was born on February 22, 1921. David Greene died on April 7, 2003 at the age of 82.
- Born
- February 22, 1921
- Place of birth
- Manchester, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland [now UK]
- Died
- April 7, 2003 (82 years old)
Biography
L. David Syms-Greene (February 22, 1921 – April 7, 2003), born Lucius David Syms Brian Lederman, was a British television director from Manchester, England, who emigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1953, where he trained in television production with the CBC, and then moved on to Hollywood, California.
Greene's career began as a stage actor and director in England in 1948. In 1950 he appeared in the film, The Wooden Horse. In Hollywood, Greene became best known for his television series and television film productions.
He died aged 82 on April 7, 2003 of pancreatic cancer, in Ojai, California.
Greene's career began as a stage actor and director in England in 1948. In 1950 he appeared in the film, The Wooden Horse. In Hollywood, Greene became best known for his television series and television film productions.
He died aged 82 on April 7, 2003 of pancreatic cancer, in Ojai, California.
Known for
Filmography
- 1996A Season in PurgatoryDirector
- 1995Children of the DustDirector
- 1989Small SacrificesDirector
- 1984Fatal VisionDirector
- 1982World War IIIDirector
- 1977RootsDirector
- 1977The Trial of Lee Harvey OswaldDirector
- 1976Rich Man, Poor ManDirector
- 1975Ellery QueenDirector
- 1971The Persuaders!Director
- 1967Coronet BlueDirector
- 1966ShaneDirector
- 1966CBS PlayhouseDirector
- 1965For the PeopleDirector
- 1963EspionageDirector
- 1962The SaintDirector
- 1962Man of the WorldDirector
- 1961The DefendersDirector
- 1961Sir Francis DrakeDirector
- 1961Drama 61-67Director
- 1960Armchair Mystery TheatreDirector
- 1960The Dow Hour of Great MysteriesDirector
- 1959The Twilight ZoneDirector
- 1959Five FingersDirector
- 1958Shirley Temple's StorybookDirector
- 1958PursuitDirector
- 1957SuspicionDirector
- 1956Armchair TheatreDirector
- 1953General Electric TheaterDirector
- 1952OmnibusDirector
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameDirector
- 1948Studio OneDirector
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has David Greene been in?
David Greene is best known for The Twilight Zone, Roots, The Saint and The Persuaders!.
When was David Greene born?
David Greene was born on February 22, 1921. (Manchester, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland [now UK])
How old is David Greene?
David Greene died on April 7, 2003 at the age of 82.
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