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Sydney Newman

Bio: Sydney Cecil Newman, OC (April 1, 1917 – October 30, 1997) was a Canadian film and television producer, who played a pioneering role in British television drama from the late 1950s to the late 1960s. After his return to Canada in 1970, Newman was appointed Acting Director of the Broadcast Programs Branch for the Canadian Radio and Television Commission (CRTC) and then head of the National Film Board of Canada (NFB)

Born: Sun, Apr 01 1917

Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Death: Thu, Oct 30 1997

Sydney Newman is 80 years old

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Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour

Sydney Newman would have been no older than 80 in Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour as 'Original Series Creator'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 2023

Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song

Sydney Newman would have been no older than 80 in Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song as 'Creator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 2015

Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

Sydney Newman would have been no older than 80 in Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe as 'Creator'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2011

The Avengers

Sydney Newman would have been no older than 80 in The Avengers as 'Creator, Series Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 13 1998

Utilities

Sydney Newman was 66 in Utilities as 'Associate Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1983

Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks

Sydney Newman was 49 in Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks as 'Creator'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1966

Dr. Who and the Daleks

Sydney Newman was 48 in Dr. Who and the Daleks as 'Creator'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 23 1965

Tea Party

Sydney Newman was 47 in Tea Party as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 1965

Afternoon of a Nymph

Sydney Newman was 45 in Afternoon of a Nymph as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 30 1962

The Fishing Match

Sydney Newman was 45 in The Fishing Match as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 19 1962

The Hard Knock

Sydney Newman was 45 in The Hard Knock as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 08 1962

Night Conspirators

Sydney Newman was 45 in Night Conspirators as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 06 1962

Tune On the Old Tax Fiddle

Sydney Newman was 44 in Tune On the Old Tax Fiddle as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1961

The Rose Affair

Sydney Newman was 44 in The Rose Affair as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 1961

The Ship That Couldn't Stop

Sydney Newman was 44 in The Ship That Couldn't Stop as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 02 1961

Danger! Men Working

Sydney Newman was 44 in Danger! Men Working as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 07 1961

Honeymoon Postponed

Sydney Newman was 43 in Honeymoon Postponed as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 29 1961

My Representative

Sydney Newman was 43 in My Representative as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 30 1960

I'll Have You to Remember

Sydney Newman was 43 in I'll Have You to Remember as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 1960

A Night Out

Sydney Newman was 43 in A Night Out as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 24 1960

After the Funeral

Sydney Newman was 43 in After the Funeral as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 03 1960

Where I Live

Sydney Newman was 42 in Where I Live as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 10 1960

Lord Arthur Savile's Crime

Sydney Newman was 42 in Lord Arthur Savile's Crime as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1960

Doctor Kabil

Sydney Newman was 42 in Doctor Kabil as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 06 1959

The Thought of Tomorrow

Sydney Newman was 42 in The Thought of Tomorrow as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1959

After the Show

Sydney Newman was 42 in After the Show as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1959

The Scent of Fear

Sydney Newman was 42 in The Scent of Fear as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 1959

The Bird, the Bear and the Actress

Sydney Newman was 41 in The Bird, the Bear and the Actress as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 08 1959

Hot Summer Night

Sydney Newman was 41 in Hot Summer Night as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1959

I Can Destroy the Sun

Sydney Newman was 41 in I Can Destroy the Sun as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 12 1958

Flight Into Danger

Sydney Newman was 39 in Flight Into Danger as 'Supervising Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 03 1956

Talent Showcase

Sydney Newman was 33 in Talent Showcase as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 10 1951

Screaming Jets

Sydney Newman was 33 in Screaming Jets as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1951

Inside Newfoundland

Sydney Newman was 33 in Inside Newfoundland as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1951

Struggle for Oil

Sydney Newman was 33 in Struggle for Oil as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1951

Red Runs the Fraser

Sydney Newman was 32 in Red Runs the Fraser as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1949

Summer Is for Kids

Sydney Newman was 32 in Summer Is for Kids as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 18 1949

A Capital Plan

Sydney Newman was 31 in A Capital Plan as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1949

Newfoundland: Atlantic Province

Sydney Newman was 31 in Newfoundland: Atlantic Province as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1949

Passport to Canada

Sydney Newman was 31 in Passport to Canada as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1949

Pay-Off In Pain

Sydney Newman was 31 in Pay-Off In Pain as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 18 1948

Inside The Atom

Sydney Newman was 30 in Inside The Atom as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1948

It's Fun to Sing

Sydney Newman was 30 in It's Fun to Sing as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1948

Science in Bloom

Sydney Newman was 30 in Science in Bloom as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1948

Choral Concert

Sydney Newman was 30 in Choral Concert as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1948

Johnny at the Fair

Sydney Newman was 30 in Johnny at the Fair as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1947

Canada Dances

Sydney Newman was 30 in Canada Dances as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 13 1947

Careers and Cradles

Sydney Newman was 29 in Careers and Cradles as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1947

Montreal by Night

Sydney Newman was 29 in Montreal by Night as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1947

Ski Skill

Sydney Newman was 28 in Ski Skill as 'Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1946

The New North

Sydney Newman was 28 in The New North as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1946

Suffer Little Children

Sydney Newman was 28 in Suffer Little Children as 'Editor, Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 1945

Flight 6

Sydney Newman was 27 in Flight 6 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 1944

Train Busters

Sydney Newman was 26 in Train Busters as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 14 1944

Trans-Canada Express

Sydney Newman was 26 in Trans-Canada Express as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 14 1944

Fighting Sea-Fleas

Sydney Newman was 26 in Fighting Sea-Fleas as 'Writer, Producer, Editor, Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 13 1944

Banshees Over Canada

Sydney Newman was 26 in Banshees Over Canada as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 08 1943

Fighting Norway

Sydney Newman was 25 in Fighting Norway as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1943

Penitentiary

Sydney Newman will be 80+ in Penitentiary as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Doctor Who: Galaxy 4

Sydney Newman would have been no older than 80 in Doctor Who: Galaxy 4 as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 15 2021

Doctor Who 9: Christopher Eccleston

Sydney Newman would have been no older than 80 in Doctor Who 9: Christopher Eccleston as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005

Doctor Who

Sydney Newman would have been no older than 80 in Doctor Who as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005

Adam Adamant Lives!

Sydney Newman was 49+ in Adam Adamant Lives! as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 23 1966

The Wednesday Play

Sydney Newman was 47+ in The Wednesday Play as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1964

Doctor Who

Sydney Newman was 46+ in Doctor Who as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963

Festival

Sydney Newman was 46+ in Festival as 'Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 09 1963

Out of This World

Sydney Newman was 45+ in Out of This World as 'Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1962

Plateau of Fear

Sydney Newman was 44+ in Plateau of Fear as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1961

Pathfinders to Venus

Sydney Newman was 43+ in Pathfinders to Venus as 'Producer, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 05 1961

The Avengers

Sydney Newman was 43+ in The Avengers as 'Creator'.

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

Pathfinders to Mars

Sydney Newman was 43+ in Pathfinders to Mars as 'Producer, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 11 1960

Pathfinders in Space

Sydney Newman was 43+ in Pathfinders in Space as 'Producer, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 11 1960

Police Surgeon

Sydney Newman was 43+ in Police Surgeon as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1960

Target Luna

Sydney Newman was 43+ in Target Luna as 'Producer, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 24 1960

Counter-Attack

Sydney Newman was 42+ in Counter-Attack as 'Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 17 1960

Armchair Theatre

Sydney Newman was 39+ in Armchair Theatre as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956

The Canadian Howdy Doody Show

Sydney Newman was 37+ in The Canadian Howdy Doody Show as 'Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 15 1954

Space Command

Sydney Newman was 35+ in Space Command as 'Supervising Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 13 1953