Quick Facts
Born:
1938-12-09
Birthplace:
Lucknow, United Provinces, British India
Credits:
15 Total Roles
Waris Hussein
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Biography
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).
Known For
Mrs. Henderson Presents
Maharajah
Mr. Nice
Mohammed Durrani
Doctor Who Confidential
Self
Doctor Who: 60 Years of Secrets & Scandals
Self
Richard Burton: Wild Genius
Self
Tales of Television Centre
Self
Doctor Who: Origins
Self
Over the Edge: The Story of 'The Edge of Destruction'
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Richard Burton: Wild Genius MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Doctor Who: Gallifrey MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Doctor Who: 60 Years of Secrets & Scandals MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Remembers… TV | Self |
| 2013 | Doctor Who: Gallifrey MOVIE | Ryoth |
| 2012 | Tales of Television Centre MOVIE | Self |
| 2010 | Mr. Nice MOVIE | Mohammed Durrani |
| 2008 | Verity Lambert: Drama Queen MOVIE | Self |
| 2006 | Doctor Who: Origins MOVIE | Self |
| 2006 | Over the Edge: The Story of 'The Edge of Destruction' MOVIE | Self |