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Derek Martinus

Bio: Derek Buitenhuis (4 April 1931 – 27 March 2014), known professionally as Derek Martinus, was an English television and theatre director. Originally an actor, he directed episodes of Z-Cars and Doctor Who, for which he was best known
Born: Sat, Apr 04 1931
Birthplace: Ilford, Essex, England, UK

Death: Thu, Mar 27 2014
Derek Martinus is 82 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of Vargen
Vargen
Derek Martinus was 52 in Vargen as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 27 1984
Poster of In the Labyrinth
In the Labyrinth
Derek Martinus was 44 in In the Labyrinth as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 14 1976
Poster of Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space
Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space
Derek Martinus was 38 in Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 24 1970
Poster of Doctor Who: The Ice Warriors
Doctor Who: The Ice Warriors
Derek Martinus was 36 in Doctor Who: The Ice Warriors as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1967
Poster of Doctor Who: The Evil of the Daleks
Doctor Who: The Evil of the Daleks
Derek Martinus was 36 in Doctor Who: The Evil of the Daleks as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1967
Poster of Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet
Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet
Derek Martinus was 35 in Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: Mission to the Unknown
Doctor Who: Mission to the Unknown
Derek Martinus was 34 in Doctor Who: Mission to the Unknown as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 09 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: Galaxy 4
Doctor Who: Galaxy 4
Derek Martinus was 34 in Doctor Who: Galaxy 4 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 02 1965

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Penmarric
Penmarric
Derek Martinus was 48+ in Penmarric as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 12 1979
Poster of Blake's 7
Blake's 7
Derek Martinus was 46+ in Blake's 7 as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 02 1978
Poster of A Little Princess
A Little Princess
Derek Martinus was 41+ in A Little Princess as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 1973
Poster of The Expert
The Expert
Derek Martinus was 37+ in The Expert as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 05 1968
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Derek Martinus was 32+ in Doctor Who as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
Derek Martinus was 30+ in Z-Cars as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962