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Barry Leopold Letts (26 March 1925 – 9 October 2009) was an English actor, television director, writer and producer, best known for being the producer of Doctor Who from 1969 to 1974. Born in Leicester, he worked as an actor in theatre, films and television before retiring in his early forties and becoming a television director.
Barry Letts. Producer: Doctor Who. Barry Letts started his career as an actor. He began in repertory in York whilst also working for a local radio station in Leeds. After a chance meeting with BBC producer/director Rex Tucker, he started working with him first on radio and then on television.
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- Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK
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Oct 30, 2009 · Barry Letts, who has died aged 84, had a career in television spanning five decades during which he was an actor, writer, producer and director.
Barry Letts was a British actor, director and producer who worked on Doctor Who and other BBC shows. He was influenced by Zen Buddhism, served in the Royal Navy and had a family of actors.
- March 26, 1925
- October 9, 2009
Barry Letts was a producer, director, writer and actor who worked on Doctor Who and other classic adaptations. He died in 2009 and is remembered by BAFTA with his obituaries and credits.
Barry Letts was a key figure in the history of Doctor Who, producing the show from 1970 to 1974 and casting Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor. He also directed, co-wrote and acted in several episodes, and was a passionate fan of the show until his death in 2009.
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Oct 14, 2009 · Last week, Barry Letts passed away at the age of 84. The name might not be greeted with instant recognition by the hordes of new Whovians roaming the globe, but without him Doctor Who might...
