Waris Hussein
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About
Director of the first Doctor Who serial, as well as feature films such as A Touch of Love and Sixth Happiness.
Before Fame
He started as a trainee director with BBC at age 21.
Trivia
He received a BAFTA award for Edward and Mrs. Simpson and an Emmy Award for the Barry Manilow musical Copacabana.
Family Life
His parents moved to England when he was 9.
Associated With
He directed the first incarnation of Doctor Who, which featured William Hartnell as the titular Doctor.
