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Pat Jackson

Pat Jackson

ActorDirectorWriterDirecting Mar 26 (died age 95) Eltham, London, England, UK 1938–1997 (59 year career)
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Biography

Patrick Douglas Selmes Jackson (26 March 1916 – 3 June 2011) was an English film and television director. Born in Eltham, to a formerly affluent family which was severely affected by the Wall Street Crash in 1929, and his father's long-term illness and early death ending Jackson's formal education. He joined the GPO Film Unit on his 17th birthday as a messenger boy after his mother persuaded her MP, Sir Kingsley Wood, then also postmaster general, to find work for her son. Rising to production …

Known For

The Prisoner
Film

The Prisoner

Director
The Saint
Film

The Saint

Director
The Professionals
Film

The Professionals

Director
Danger Man
Film

Danger Man

Director
What a Carve Up!
Film

What a Carve Up!

Director
London Can Take It!
Film

London Can Take It!

Assistant Director
Shadow on the Wall
Film

Shadow on the Wall

Director
Encore
Film

Encore

Director

Filmography