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Chris Thomson
Chris Thomson is best known for Flipper, The Hitchhiker, Time Trax and The Flying Doctors. Chris Thomson was born on January 1, 1945. Chris Thomson died on July 1, 2015 at the age of 70.
- Born
- January 1, 1945
- Place of birth
- New Zealand
- Died
- July 1, 2015 (70 years old)
Biography
Chris Thomson (1945 - 1 July 2015) was a New Zealander director and producer.
While still in his 20s Chris Thomson was given command of a number of landmark New Zealand TV dramas, including genre-hopping colonial tale The Killing of Kane and The Alpha Plan (1969), Aotearoa’s first dramatic TV series. After time working for the BBC, he moved to Australia and began a busy career as a director, including credits on high profile mini-series 1915 and Waterfront.
While still in his 20s Chris Thomson was given command of a number of landmark New Zealand TV dramas, including genre-hopping colonial tale The Killing of Kane and The Alpha Plan (1969), Aotearoa’s first dramatic TV series. After time working for the BBC, he moved to Australia and began a busy career as a director, including credits on high profile mini-series 1915 and Waterfront.
Known for
Filmography
- 1995FlipperDirector
- 1993Time TraxDirector
- 1993The FedsDirector
- 1991Police RescueDirector
- 1988StringerDirector
- 1986The Flying DoctorsDirector
- 1986The ChallengeDirector
- 1983The HitchhikerDirector
- 1981A Country PracticeDirector
- 1973Centre PlayDirector
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Chris Thomson been in?
Chris Thomson is best known for Flipper, The Hitchhiker, Time Trax and The Flying Doctors.
When was Chris Thomson born?
Chris Thomson was born on January 1, 1945. (New Zealand)
How old is Chris Thomson?
Chris Thomson died on July 1, 2015 at the age of 70.
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