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My Take
What grabs me about Waris Hussein is the quiet audacity of his story. An Indian-born, Cambridge-educated young man becomes the BBC's youngest drama director and then, almost by chance, directs the very first Doctor Who serial in 1963, before anyone knew it would become a cultural institution. He worked behind the camera rather than in front of it, which is exactly why I admire him. The pioneers who shape a medium often go uncelebrated, yet his fingerprints are on something millions still love. An Emmy and a landmark like Edward & Mrs. Simpson only confirm what I suspect: this is a craftsman who built worlds instead of chasing fame.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Waris Hussein
- Name (Japanese)
- ワリス・フセイン
- Reading
- わりす・ふせいん
- Born
- December 9, 1938 (age 87)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Lucknow, Lucknow district, India
- Occupation
- film director / television director / screenwriter / film actor / director
2. Background
- University
- Queens' College
Awards & achievements
- 1986 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Waris Hussein born?
Born December 9, 1938 (age 87).
Where is Waris Hussein from?
Waris Hussein is from Lucknow, Lucknow district, India.
What does Waris Hussein do?
Waris Hussein works as film director, television director, screenwriter, film actor, director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.