William Templeton(1913-1973)

Writer
Director

William Templeton was born on 7 June 1913 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He was a writer and director, known for 1984 (1956), The Fallen Idol (1948) and Men Into Space (1959). He was married to Elizabeth Gertrude Esterházy. He died on 23 October 1973 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

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Known for

1984

6.9

Writer(as William P. Templeton)

1956

The Fallen Idol

7.6

Writer

1948

Men Into Space

7.7

TV Series

Writer

Kraft Mystery Theater

7.8

TV Series

Writer

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The Dream World of Harrison Marks
6.1
- commentary
- 1966
The Flying Swan
6.9
TV Series
- writer
- 1965
Fair Exchange
8.0
TV Series
- written by
- writer
- 1962
Kraft Mystery Theater
7.8
TV Series
- written by
- writer
- teleplay ...
- 1962
The New Breed
7.6
TV Series
- written by
- teleplay (as William P. Templeton)
- 1961–1962
Checkmate
7.4
TV Series
- story (as William P. Templeton)
- 1961
Whiplash
7.8
TV Series
- written by (as Bill Templeton)
- 1961
The Untouchables
8.0
TV Series
- written by
- 1960
The Adventures of Robin Hood
7.6
TV Series
- screenplay
- 1960
Men Into Space
7.7
TV Series
- written by
- 1959–1960
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
7.8
TV Series
- writer
- adaptation
- teleplay
- 1959
Five Fingers
8.1
TV Series
- story (teleplay)
- 1959
Sword of Freedom
7.7
TV Series
- screenplay
- 1957–1958
Hour of Mystery
TV Series
- adaptation
- 1957
Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!
6.9
TV Series
- writer
- 1957

Director

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Alternative names
- T. Atkinson
Height
- 6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
Born
- June 7, 1913
- Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Died
- October 23, 1973
- Glasgow, Scotland, UK(cirrhosis of the liver)
Spouse
- Elizabeth Gertrude EsterházySeptember 22, 1953 - 1961 (divorced, 1 child)
Children
- Christopher Templeton
Other works
His play, "The Ivory Tower," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Hurd Hatfield and Philip Sterling in the cast.