Sydney Newman

Production

Born April 1, 1917 — Died October 30, 1997

From Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Also known as Sydney Newman (I), Sydney Cecil Newman, Sydney Nudelman

Biography

Sydney Cecil Newman, OC (April 1, 1917 – October 30, 1997) was a Canadian film and television producer, who played a pioneering role in British television drama from the late 1950s to the late 1960s. After his return to Canada in 1970, Newman was appointed Acting Director of the Broadcast Programs B...