David Mitton
British television producer, director and special effects technician
About David Mitton
Lived 1939 – 2008 (aged 69). David Mitton was a British screenwriter, television director, writer, film director and television producer.
Early life Mitton was born on 27 February 1939 in Preston, Prestonpans, East Lothian and educated at Strathallan School in Perthshire.
Career
Early career On his return from RAF service in the early sixties, Mitton embarked on a career in children's television.
Mitton directed 180 out of 182 episodes of the seven series made between 1984 and 2003, as well as writing the scripts once the show began to deviate from adapting Awdry's work in 1991.
In 2006, Mitton started another company, Pineapple Squared Entertainment, with director David Lane, whom Mitton had worked with on Thunderbirds earlier in his career.
Awards and nominations BAFTA Awards
1985: Nominated for Best Animated Film for Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends (shared with Britt Allcroft and Robert D. Cardona) 1987: Nominated for Best Animated Film for Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends (shared with Robert D. Cardona)
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Who was David Mitton?
British television producer, director and special effects technician (1939–2008)
When was David Mitton born?
David Mitton was born on 27 February 1939 in Preston.
When did David Mitton die?
David Mitton died on 16 May 2008 in London.
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David Mitton was a screenwriter, television director, writer, film director and television producer.
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David Mitton was British.
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