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James Hill

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia James ("Jimmy") Hill (1 August 1919 - 7 October 1994) was a British film and television director, screenwriter and producer whose career spanned 52 years between 1937–1989, best remembered for his documentaries and short subjects such as Giuseppina and The Home Made Car, and as director of the internationally acclaimed Born Free. Hill also directed, produced and/or wrote such diverse films as Black Beauty, A Study in Terror, Every Day's a Holiday, The Lion at World's End (aka Christian the Lion), Captain Nemo and the Underwater City, The Man from O

Born: Wed, Jul 09 1919

Birthplace: Eldwick, Yorks, England, UK

Death: Fri, Oct 07 1994

James Hill is 75 years old

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Owain Glyndŵr - Prince of Wales

James Hill was 63 in Owain Glyndŵr - Prince of Wales as 'Producer, Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1983

A Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake - Worzel Gummidge Christmas Special

James Hill was 61 in A Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake - Worzel Gummidge Christmas Special as 'Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 1980

The Wild and the Free

James Hill was 61 in The Wild and the Free as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 1980

Mr. Selkie

James Hill was 59 in Mr. Selkie as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 1979

The Man from Nowhere

James Hill was 55 in The Man from Nowhere as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975

London Conspiracy

James Hill was 55 in London Conspiracy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1974

The Belstone Fox

James Hill was 53 in The Belstone Fox as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973

Black Beauty

James Hill was 51 in Black Beauty as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1971

The Lion at World's End

James Hill was 51 in The Lion at World's End as 'Producer, Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 1971

The Man from O.R.G.Y.

James Hill was 50 in The Man from O.R.G.Y. as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1970

Captain Nemo and the Underwater City

James Hill was 50 in Captain Nemo and the Underwater City as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1969

The Lions Are Free

James Hill was 49 in The Lions Are Free as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 23 1969

An Elephant Called Slowly

James Hill was 49 in An Elephant Called Slowly as 'Writer, Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969

Journey Into Darkness

James Hill was 48 in Journey Into Darkness as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968

The Corrupt Ones

James Hill was 47 in The Corrupt Ones as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1967

The Specialist

James Hill was 47 in The Specialist as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 21 1966

Born Free

James Hill was 46 in Born Free as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 14 1966

A Study in Terror

James Hill was 46 in A Study in Terror as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1965

Every Day's a Holiday

James Hill was 46 in Every Day's a Holiday as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 1965

The Home-Made Car

James Hill was 43 in The Home-Made Car as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1963

The Dock Brief

James Hill was 43 in The Dock Brief as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 25 1962

Lunch Hour

James Hill was 42 in Lunch Hour as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1962

A Sunday in September

James Hill was 42 in A Sunday in September as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 18 1961

The Kitchen

James Hill was 42 in The Kitchen as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 14 1961

Giuseppina

James Hill was 40 in Giuseppina as 'Script, Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960

Mystery in the Mine

James Hill was 40 in Mystery in the Mine as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1959

Skyhook

James Hill was 38 in Skyhook as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 12 1958

Reach for the Sky

James Hill was 36 in Reach for the Sky as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 05 1956

Peril for the Guy

James Hill was 36 in Peril for the Guy as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956

The Clue of the Missing Ape

James Hill was 34 in The Clue of the Missing Ape as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1953

The Stolen Plans

James Hill was 32 in The Stolen Plans as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952

The Hoodlum Saint

James Hill was 26 in The Hoodlum Saint as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1946

Fly Away Peter

James Hill was 22 in Fly Away Peter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1942

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The Alaska Kid

James Hill was 74+ in The Alaska Kid as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 01 1993

Worzel Gummidge Down Under

James Hill was 68+ in Worzel Gummidge Down Under as 'Director, Writer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 01 1987

Prospects

James Hill was 66+ in Prospects as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 19 1986

C.A.T.S. Eyes

James Hill was 65+ in C.A.T.S. Eyes as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 12 1985

Worzel Gummidge

James Hill was 59+ in Worzel Gummidge as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 25 1979

The New Avengers

James Hill was 57+ in The New Avengers as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 22 1976

The Persuaders!

James Hill was 52+ in The Persuaders! as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1971

Journey to the Unknown

James Hill was 49+ in Journey to the Unknown as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1968

Gideon's Way

James Hill was 45+ in Gideon's Way as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 18 1965

The Human Jungle

James Hill was 43+ in The Human Jungle as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 1963

The Saint

James Hill was 43+ in The Saint as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962

The Avengers

James Hill was 41+ in The Avengers as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961