Derek Martinus, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Derek Martinus

Director, Actor and producer

Date of Birth: 04-Apr-1931

Place of Birth: Ilford, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 27-Mar-2014

Profession: screenwriter, television director, film director

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Derek Martinus (born Derek Buitenhuis; 4 April 1931 – 27 March 2014) was a British 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 prolific and enduring career directing stage productions.