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Waris Hussein

Waris Hussein

Director & actor · born 9 December 1938 · Lucknow, United Provinces, British India

Waris Hussein (né Habibullah; born 9 December 1938) is a British-Indian television and film director. At the beginning of his career, he was employed by the BBC as its youngest drama director. He directed early episodes of Doctor Who, including the first serial, An Unearthly Child (1963), and later directed the multiple-award-winning Thames Television serial Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978).

Where to start: Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005).

As director 54

As actor 11

TV shows 2

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Waris Hussein movie?

By viewer score, Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005) at 6.7/10.

What are Waris Hussein’s most popular movies?

Mrs. Henderson Presents, Mr. Nice, Melody.

How many movies has Waris Hussein made?

65 films on TMDB, 54 as director, 11 as actor.

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