Derek Martinus
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About Derek Martinus
Derek Martinus is a renowned director born in Ilford, Essex, England, UK, with 18 credits to their name.
Derek Buitenhuis (4 April 1931 – 27 March 2014), known professionally as Derek Martinus, was an English television and theatre director. Originally an actor, he directed episodes of Z-Cars and Doctor Who, for which he was best known. He also had a long career directing stage productions.
For the BBC, he directed several Doctor Who serials, Galaxy 4 (1965), Mission to the Unknown (1965), The...
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Portfolio Overview
Derek Martinus has contributed to 17 unique projects, with an average rating of 7.7/10. Their work spans both film and television, showcasing diverse storytelling.
Career Timeline
Derek Martinus continues to make an impact with their ongoing work.
Primary Expertise
Known primarily for director. Derek Martinus has worked behind the scenes on 9 productions and on 8 TV projects.
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Which titles feature work by Derek Martinus?
Derek Martinus has contributed to acclaimed titles including Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space, Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet, Doctor Who: The Ice Warriors and more. That is 18 credits in total. Primary field: director.
Derek Martinus — what are they known for?
Primary field: director. The highest-rated titles are Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space, Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet.
How many titles does Derek Martinus have?
Credited on 1 on-screen role, 9 crew credits in feature films and 0 television titles. 18 screen credits in total.
Derek Martinus — what are the latest titles?
Derek Martinus is still working. The full filmography above shows the latest and upcoming projects.
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