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Murray Ball(1939-2017)

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Murray Ball was born on 26 January 1939 in Fielding, Manawatu, New Zealand. He was an editor and writer, known for Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale (1986), When Strangers Appear (2001) and The Locals (2003). He was married to Pam. He died on 12 March 2017 in Gisborne, New Zealand.
BornJanuary 26, 1939
DiedMarch 12, 2017(78)
BornJanuary 26, 1939
DiedMarch 12, 2017(78)
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    • 2 wins total

Known for

John Clarke, Rawiri Paratene, Peter Rowley, Fiona Samuel, Brian Sergent, and Peter Hayden in Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale (1986)
Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale
7.0
  • Writer
  • 1986
Barry Watson, Josh Lucas, and Radha Mitchell in When Strangers Appear (2001)
When Strangers Appear
6.3
  • Editorial Department
  • 2001
The Locals (2003)
The Locals
5.5
  • Editorial Department
  • 2003
Mexico Untamed (2018)
Mexico Untamed
7.3
TV Mini Series
  • Editor

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Editor

  • Mexico Untamed (2018)
    Mexico Untamed
    7.3
    TV Mini Series
    • Editor
    • 2018
  • Up Close & Dangerous (2006)
    Up Close & Dangerous
    TV Series
    • Editor
    • 2006

Writer

  • John Clarke, Rawiri Paratene, Peter Rowley, Fiona Samuel, Brian Sergent, and Peter Hayden in Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale (1986)
    Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale
    7.0
    • characters
    • screenplay
    • 1986

Editorial Department

  • The Locals (2003)
    The Locals
    5.5
    • assistant editor
    • 2003
  • Barry Watson, Josh Lucas, and Radha Mitchell in When Strangers Appear (2001)
    When Strangers Appear
    6.3
    • assistant editor
    • 2001

Personal details

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  • Born
    • January 26, 1939
    • Fielding, Manawatu, New Zealand
  • Died
    • March 12, 2017
    • Gisborne, New Zealand(Alzheimer's disease)
  • Spouse
    • PamAugust 1964 - March 12, 2017 (his death, 3 children)
  • Other works
    The creator of "Footrot Flats", one of New Zealands' most beloved local cartoon strips, which tells the story about the farmer Will Wal Footrot and his dog, Dog.

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