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- Leslie Gilliat was born on May 29, 1917 in New Malden, Surrey, England, UK. He was a production manager and producer, known for A Dandy in Aspic (1968), Wee Geordie (1955) and Gilbert and Sullivan (1953). He was married to Hack, Kate and Ann Ellen Breheny. He died on July 13, 2013 in Winchester, Hampshire, England, UK.
- SpousesHack, Kate(1989 - July 13, 2013) (his death)Ann Ellen Breheny(1946 - 1987) (her death, 1 child)
- Quit The Prisoner (1967), after failing to understand Patrick McGoohan's concept.
- In contrast to today's single-camera techniques, Gilliat regularly worked with four cameras at once, and a film would be completed in 30 days.
- Started as a camera operator and assistant director at Gainsborough.
- Usually worked in tandem with his brother Sidney Gilliat.
- His father was a former editor of the London Evening Standard.
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