Quick Facts
Born:
1931-03-21
Birthplace:
Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, UK
Credits:
17 Total Roles
Humphrey Burton
Directing
The MovieWise Take
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Biography
Author, broadcaster, director and producer. First Head of Music and Arts for BBC Television 1965-1967. Resumed the position again from 1975-1981 after an eight year absence in commercial television as a founder-member of London Weekend Television. For his work as a director, he has won four Emmy Awards, two British Academy Awards and as a presenter received the Royal Television Society Silver medal and Sony Gold Award.
Known For
Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
Self (archival footage)
Omnibus
Self - Presenter
The Opera House
Self - BBC Arts Reporter
Glenn Gould: Hereafter
Self
The Golden Ring
Himself - Narrator
Marevna and Marika
Himself
Elton John: Mr. Superfunk
Self
BBC Young Musician
Self - Host
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | How the BBC Began TV | Self |
| 2017 | The Opera House MOVIE | Self - BBC Arts Reporter |
| 2014 | Karajan's Magic and Myth MOVIE | Self |
| 2009 | Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould MOVIE | Self (archival footage) |
| 2008 | Herbert von Karajan: Maestro for the Screen MOVIE | Self |
| 2006 | Glenn Gould: Hereafter MOVIE | Self |
| 1991 | La Stupenda MOVIE | Self |
| 1978 | Marevna and Marika MOVIE | Himself |
| 1978 | BBC Young Musician TV | Self - Host |
| 1976 | The Story of Pantomime MOVIE | Self |