Waris Hussein
Born in Lucknow, India, Waris Hussein moved to England at age nine with his parents. He later attended Cambridge and at 21 started as a trainee director with BBC, where his mother, the late Attia Hussein, worked. In addition to reading news in Hindi, she was also the station's dramatic star--translating
Career stats
52Films
703Posters
50Years active
1963Peak year
Eras & genres
Eras
Genres
Selected work
56 posters
Mrs. Henderson Presents · 2006
Mr. Nice · 2009
Doctor Who · 1963
Doctor Who Confidential · 2011
An Adventure in Space and Time · 2013
The Possession of Joel Delaney · 1972
Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont · 2008
Melody · 1971
Arch of Triumph · 1985
Her Best Friend's Husband · 2002
The Glittering Prizes · 1976
Daphne Laureola · 1978
Frequent collaborators
30 repeat partners
Clive Merrison
Actor · 9 films together
Georgina Hale
Actor · 9 films together
Roger Hammond
Actor · 9 films together
Maurice Denham
Actor · 8 films together
Ron Grainer
Actor · 8 films together
Annette Crosbie
Actor · 7 films together
Antony Carrick
Actor · 7 films together
Christopher Benjamin
Actor · 7 films together