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Terry Nation
Person

Terry Nation

Specialty
Writing
Birth
August 8, 1930 · 66 years
Death
March 9, 1997
Origin
Cardiff, Wales, UK

Professional Trajectory

Terry Nation was a British television writer. He is perhaps most well-known for his contributions to the original 'Doctor Who' TV series, for which he created the 'Daleks', who would later become the Doctor's arch nemesis and are a recurring threat in the show until this day. His other works include scripts for the TV series' 'The Avengers' and 'MacGyver'.

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