Personal Info
Known For:
Writing
Birthday:
April 16, 1936
Place of Birth:
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
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Derrick Sherwin
Biography
Derrick George Sherwin (16 April 1936 – 17 October 2018) was an English television producer, writer, story editor and actor. After beginning his career in the theatre, Sherwin became an actor in television before moving into writing. He became the story editor on Doctor Who and, as the producer of the series in 1969, he oversaw the transition from black-and-white to colour by producing Patrick Troughton's final story and Jon Pertwee's first. He also co-produced Paul Temple for the BBC.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Second Time Around: The Troughton Years | |
| 2011 | Regenerations: From Black and White to Colour | |
| 2009 | Shades of Grey | |
| 2002 | Myth Makers 53: Patrick Troughton | Self |
| 2001 | ReUNITed at Chicago Tardis | |
| 1998 | Myth Makers 42: Derrick Sherwin | Self |
| 1968 | The Vengeance of She | No. 1 |
| 1963 | Accidental Death | Alan |
| 1962 | A Prize of Arms | Lt. Sayers |
| 1962 | The Spanish Sword | Edmund |
| 1962 | Number Six | Det. Sgt. Waters |
| 1961 | Clue of the Silver Key | Quigley |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | The Scales of Justice | Simon |
| 1962 | The Scales of Justice | Andrews |
| 1962 | Richard the Lionheart | Pierre |
| 1962 | Richard the Lionheart | Alan |
| 1959 | The Men From Room 13 | Wilmot |