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Colin Bell(1917-2002)

  • Director
  • Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
  • Writer
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Colin Bell was born on 5 June 1917 in England, UK. He was a director and assistant director, known for How Television Works (1951), The Rescue Squad (1963) and Five on a Treasure Island (1957). He died on 13 May 2002 in London, England, UK.
BornJune 5, 1917
DiedMay 13, 2002(84)
BornJune 5, 1917
DiedMay 13, 2002(84)
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Known for

How Television Works
6.6
Short
  • Director
  • 1951
The Rescue Squad (1963)
The Rescue Squad
6.7
  • Director
  • 1963
Five on a Treasure Island (1957)
Five on a Treasure Island
7.2
  • Second Unit or Assistant Director
  • 1957
The Gold Express (1955)
The Gold Express
5.4
  • Second Unit or Assistant Director
  • 1955

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Director



  • The Rescue Squad (1963)
    The Rescue Squad
    6.7
    • Director
    • 1963
  • How Television Works
    6.6
    Short
    • Director
    • 1951

Second Unit or Assistant Director



  • Five on a Treasure Island (1957)
    Five on a Treasure Island
    7.2
    • second unit director
    • 1957
  • The Gold Express (1955)
    The Gold Express
    5.4
    • additional sequences
    • 1955

Writer



  • How Television Works
    6.6
    Short
    • written by
    • 1951

Personal details

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  • Born
    • June 5, 1917
    • England, UK
  • Died
    • May 13, 2002
    • London, England, UK

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