Alan Bateman
Australian television producer
About Alan Bateman
Lived 1936 – 2012 (aged 76). Alan Bateman was an Australian television producer, television director, writer and film producer.
William Alan Bateman (19 June 1936 – 18 August 2012) was an Australian film producer, television screenwriter, and director best known as the creator and original executive producer of the soap opera Home and Away. He was the head of drama and director manager of the Seven Network and General Manager of Network Ten.
Early life He was the son of William Glyde Bateman.
Death Bateman died on 18 August 2012 from cancer.
Filmography Ring of Scorpio (1991) Family and Friends (1990) The Flying Doctors (1989–1990) The Rainbow Warrior Conspiracy (1989) The Power, the Passion (1989) Great Performances (1988) The Rocks (1988) Home and Away (1988-Present) The Fremantle Conspiracy (1988) Nancy Wake (1987) Rolf's Walkabout (1970)
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Who was Alan Bateman?
Australian television producer
When was Alan Bateman born?
Alan Bateman was born on 2 January 1936 in Perth.
When did Alan Bateman die?
Alan Bateman died on 18 August 2012.
What was Alan Bateman's occupation?
Alan Bateman was a television producer, television director, writer and film producer.
What nationality was Alan Bateman?
Alan Bateman was Australian.
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