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Humphrey Burton
Directing•Born March 21, 1931•Died December 17, 2025 (age 94)•Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, UK
Biography
Author, broadcaster, director and producer. First Head of Music and Arts for BBC Television 1965-1967. Resumed the position again from 1975-1981 after an eight year absence in commercial television as a founder-member of London Weekend Television. For his work as a director, he has won four Emmy Awards, two British Academy Awards and as a presenter received the Royal Television Society Silver medal and Sony Gold Award.
Known For
Omnibus
1967•TV Series•
7.2
BBC Young Musician
1978•TV Series•
10.0
How the BBC Began
2022•TV Series
Signs of Vigorous Life: The New German Cinema
1976•Movie
Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
2009•Movie•
6.8
Elton John: Mr. Superfunk
1971•Movie•
10.0
The Golden Ring
1965•Movie•
7.0
Herbert von Karajan: Maestro for the Screen
2008•Movie
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentDirecting
BirthdayMarch 21, 1931
Day of DeathDecember 17, 2025
Place of BirthTrowbridge, Wiltshire, England, UK
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