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Waris Hussein

Waris Hussein is known for Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005), Mr. Nice (2010), Melody (1971).

Biography

Waris Hussein (né Habibullah; born 9 December 1938) is a British-Indian television and film director. At the beginning of his career, he was employed by the BBC as its youngest drama director. He directed early episodes of Doctor Who, including the first serial, An Unearthly Child (1963), and later directed the multiple-award-winning Thames Television serial Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978).

Questions about Waris Hussein

How many Waris Hussein films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 57 films with Waris Hussein, from 1963 to 2025.

What is the best rated Waris Hussein film?

The best rated Waris Hussein film in the catalogue is Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005), rated 6.7.

What was the first Waris Hussein film?

The first Waris Hussein film in the catalogue is Melody, from 1971.

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Known for

Trivia

Also works as
film director · television director · screenwriter · director
Studied at
Queens' College · Clifton College
Mother
Attia Hosain

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Full filmography

57 films — 57 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

4 titles

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