Biography
Gerry Anderson, MBE (born Gerald Alexander Abrahams; 14 April 1929 – 26 December 2012) was an English television and film producer, director, writer and occasional voice artist. He was known for his futuristic television programmes, especially his 1960s productions filmed with "Supermarionation" (marionette puppets containing electric moving parts). Anderson's first television production was the 1957 Roberta Leigh children's series The Adventures of Twizzle. Supercar (1961–62) and Fireball XL5 (1962) followed later, both series breaking into the US television market in the early 1960s. In the mid-1960s Anderson produced his most successful series, Thunderbirds. Other television productions of the 1960s include Stingray and Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons. Anderson also wrote and produced several feature films whose box office performance was unexceptional. Following a shift towards live action productions in the 1970s, he had a long and successful association with media impresario Lew Grade and Grade's company ITC, continuing until the second series of Space: 1999. After a career lull when a number of new series concepts failed to get off the ground, his career began a new phase in the early 1980s when audience nostalgia for his earlier Supermarionation series (prompted by Saturday morning re-runs in Britain and Australia) led to new Anderson productions being commissioned. Later projects include a 2005 CGI remake of Captain Scarlet entitled Gerry Anderson's New Captain Scarlet.
Created 21
2020s
- 2022
- 2020
Thunderbirds: The Anniversary Episodes
Creator
2010s
- 2015
2000s
- 2005
Gerry Anderson's New Captain Scarlet
Creator
- 2003
FireStorm
Creator
1990s
- 1999
Lavender Castle
Creator
- 1994
- 1993
G-Force Intergalactic
Creator
1980s
- 1987
Dick Spanner, P.I.
Creator
- 1983
Terrahawks
Creator
1970s
- 1975
- 1972
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
The Secret Service
Creator
- 1968
Joe 90
Creator
- 1967
- 1965
- 1964
- 1962
Fireball XL5
Creator
- 1961
Supercar
Creator
- 1960
Four Feather Falls
Creator
Produced 117
2020s
- 2026
Thunderbirds 4K Double Bill - Atlantic Inferno / Attack of the Alligators!
Producer, Executive Producer
Target: Captain Black!
Executive Producer
Space: 1999 4K Double Bill - Breakaway and The Metamorph
Producer, Executive Producer
The Legend of Captain Scarlet
Executive Producer
- 2025
Thunderbirds 60th Anniversary Double Bill - Trapped in the Sky / Terror in New York City
Producer
Prisoners in Space
Executive Producer
Space Precinct: The Fire Within
Producer
Space Precinct: Deathwatch
Producer
- 2022
2010s
- 2014
This Is Supermarionation
Producer
Dick Spanner P.I.: The Case of the Missing Episode
Producer
2000s
- 2008
Stingray: The Reunion Party
Producer
- 2005
Gerry Anderson's New Captain Scarlet
Producer
- 2003
FireStorm
Consulting Producer
1990s
- 1999
Lavender Castle
Producer
- 1994
- 1993
G-Force Intergalactic
Executive Producer
1980s
- 1987
Dick Spanner, P.I.
Producer
- 1986
Space Police
Producer
- 1983
Terrahawks: Expect the Unexpected
Producer
Terrahawks
Producer
- 1982
Journey Through the Black Sun
Executive Producer
Countdown to Disaster
Executive Producer
- 1981
Thunderbirds in Outer Space
Executive Producer
Revenge of the Mysterons from Mars
Executive Producer
Invaders from the Deep
Executive Producer
- 1980
Alien Attack
Executive Producer
Thunderbirds to the Rescue
Producer
The Incredible Voyage of Stingray
Producer
Captain Scarlet vs. The Mysterons
Executive Producer
Invasion: UFO
Executive Producer
1970s
- 1978
Destination Moonbase-Alpha
Producer
- 1975
The Day After Tomorrow: Into Infinity
Producer
Space: 1999
Executive Producer
- 1973
The Investigator
Producer
- 1972
UFO: Annihilate SHADO... Kill Straker...
Executive Producer
- 1971
UFO: Red alert... Attack on Earth!
Executive Producer
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
Doppelgänger
Producer
- 1967
- 1966
Thunderbirds: Give or Take a Million
Executive Producer
Thunderbirds: Ricochet
Executive Producer
Thunderbirds: Lord Parker's 'Oliday
Executive Producer
Thunderbirds: Alias Mr. Hackenbacker
Executive Producer
Thunderbirds: Path of Destruction
Executive Producer
Thunderbirds: Atlantic Inferno
Executive Producer
Thunderbirds: Security Hazard
Producer
Thunderbirds: The Cham-Cham
Producer
Thunderbirds: Martian Invasion
Producer
Thunderbirds: Attack of the Alligators!
Producer
Thunderbirds: Brink of Disaster
Producer
Thunderbirds: The Duchess Assignment
Producer
Thunderbirds: Move - And You're Dead
Producer
Thunderbirds: Danger at Ocean Deep
Producer
Thunderbirds: Cry Wolf
Producer
Thunderbirds: The Man from MI.5
Producer
Thunderbirds: The Imposters
Producer
Thunderbirds: City of Fire
Producer
- 1965
Thunderbirds: The Mighty Atom
Producer
Thunderbirds: Vault of Death
Producer
Thunderbirds: Operation Crash-Dive
Producer
Thunderbirds: Sun Probe
Producer
Thunderbirds: The Uninvited
Producer
Thunderbirds: End of The Road
Producer
Thunderbirds: Desperate Intruder
Producer
Thunderbirds: Day of Disaster
Producer
Thunderbirds: Edge of Impact
Producer
Thunderbirds: Terror In New York City
Producer
Thunderbirds: The Perils of Penelope
Producer
Thunderbirds: Pit of Peril
Producer
Thunderbirds: Trapped in the Sky
Producer
Stingray: Aquanaut of the Year
Producer
Stingray: Marineville Traitor
Producer
Stingray: Hostages of the Deep
Producer
Stingray: The Golden Sea
Producer
Stingray: The Master Plan
Producer
Stingray: Plant of Doom
Producer
Stingray: Sea of Oil
Producer
Stingray: Count Down
Producer
Stingray: Trapped In The Depths
Producer
Stingray: A Nut For Marineville
Producer
Stingray: The Invaders
Producer
Stingray: Secret of the Giant Oyster
Producer
Stingray: The Disappearing Ships
Producer
Stingray: Pink Ice
Producer
Stingray: Stand By For Action
Producer
Stingray: Treasure Down Below
Producer
Stingray: Eastern Eclipse
Producer
Stingray: Tom Thumb Tempest
Producer
Stingray: Invisible Enemy
Producer
Stingray: Star of the East
Producer
Stingray: Deep Heat
Producer
Stingray: The Cool Cave Man
Producer
Stingray: The Big Gun
Producer
Stingray: The Lighthouse Dwellers
Producer
Stingray: Rescue from the Skies
Producer
Stingray: The Ghost of the Sea
Producer
- 1964
Stingray: Tune of Danger
Producer
Stingray: A Christmas to Remember
Producer
Stingray: In Search of the Tajmanon
Producer
Stingray: Titan Goes Pop
Producer
Stingray: Raptures of the Deep
Producer
Stingray: An Echo of Danger
Producer
Stingray: The Man From The Navy
Producer
Stingray: Set Sail for Adventure
Producer
Stingray: Loch Ness Monster
Producer
Stingray: Subterranean Sea
Producer
Stingray: The Ghost Ship
Producer
Stingray: Emergency Marineville
Producer
- 1962
Fireball XL5
Producer
- 1960
Crossroads to Crime
Producer
Four Feather Falls
Producer
Wrote 40
2020s
- 2025
Thunderbirds 60th Anniversary Double Bill - Trapped in the Sky / Terror in New York City
Writer
- 2022
- 2021
Fireball XL5: Robots in Distress
Original Series Creator
2010s
- 2018
Gerry Anderson's Firestorm
Idea
- 2016
HD21 The Worlds of Gerry Anderson in High Definition
Writer
- 2014
This Is Supermarionation
Writer
2000s
- 2008
Stingray: The Reunion Party
Writer
- 2004
1990s
- 1999
Captain Scarlet and the Return of the Mysterons
Writer
Lavender Castle
Writer
1980s
- 1986
Thunderbirds 2086: Cloudburst & Nightmare
Original Concept
Space Police
Writer
- 1985
The Complete Thunderbirds
Original Film Writer
- 1983
Terrahawks: Expect the Unexpected
Writer
Terrahawks
Writer
- 1982
Countdown to Disaster
Original Concept
- 1981
Revenge of the Mysterons from Mars
Writer
The Amazing Adventures Of Joe 90
Writer
- 1980
Thunderbirds to the Rescue
Writer
Captain Scarlet vs. The Mysterons
Writer
The Incredible Voyage of Stingray
Writer
1970s
- 1972
UFO: Take Them Alive
Writer
UFO: Annihilate SHADO... Kill Straker...
Characters
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
The Secret Service: A Case For The Bishop
Writer
The Secret Service
Writer
Doppelgänger
Screenplay, Story
- 1968
Joe 90
Writer
- 1967
- 1966
Thunderbirds Are GO
Writer
- 1965
Thunderbirds: Trapped in the Sky
Writer
Stingray: Aquanaut of the Year
Writer
Stingray: A Nut For Marineville
Writer
- 1964
- 1962
Fireball XL5
Writer
- 1961
Supercar
Writer
- 1960
Four Feather Falls
Writer
Other crew 18
2020s
- 2026
Target: Captain Black!
Creator
- 2025
Thunderbirds 60th Anniversary Double Bill - Trapped in the Sky / Terror in New York City
Creator
Prisoners in Space
Creator
- 2022
2010s
- 2015
Thunderbirds 1965: Introducing Thunderbirds
Creator
Thunderbirds 1965: The Abominable Snowman
Creator
Thunderbirds 1965: The Stately Homes Robberies
Creator
- 2013
Space Precinct Legacy
In Memory Of
1980s
- 1985
The Complete Thunderbirds
Creator
- 1981
Invaders from the Deep
Creator
The Amazing Adventures Of Joe 90
Creator
- 1980
Thunderbirds to the Rescue
Creator
The Incredible Voyage of Stingray
Creator
Invasion: UFO
Creator
1970s
- 1978
Destination Moonbase-Alpha
Creator
- 1973
The Investigator
Creator
- 1971
UFO: Red alert... Attack on Earth!
Creator
UFO: Destroy Luna Base!
Creator
Directed 18
2010s
- 2016
HD21 The Worlds of Gerry Anderson in High Definition
Director
1990s
- 1999
Captain Scarlet and the Return of the Mysterons
Director
Lavender Castle
Director
1980s
- 1980
Invasion: UFO
Director
1970s
- 1974
UFO: Radar contact... They're landing!
Director
- 1973
The Investigator
Director
- 1972
UFO: Take Them Alive
Director
- 1970
1960s
- 1966
Thunderbirds: Brink of Disaster
Script Supervisor
- 1965
Thunderbirds: Vault of Death
Script Supervisor
Thunderbirds: Trapped in the Sky
Script Supervisor
- 1962
Fireball XL5
Director
- 1961
Supercar
Director
- 1960
Crossroads to Crime
Director
Four Feather Falls
Director
Torchy the Battery Boy
Director
1950s
- 1957
The Adventures of Twizzle
Director
- 1955
You've Never Seen This!
Director
Acted in 6
2010s
- 2014
This Is Supermarionation
Robert the Robot (voice, uncredited)
2000s
- 2008
All About 'Thunderbirds'
Movie
1990s
- 1998
1960s
- 1962
Fireball XL5
Robert the Robot (voice) (uncredited) · 39 episodes
No release date
The Making of Gerry Anderson A life Uncharted Behind The Scenes
Movie
Sound 4
2010s
- 2017
Dick Spanner P.I.: The Case of the Screaming Dame
Music
1950s
- 1954
Devil Girl from Mars
Sound Editor
- 1953
South of Algiers
Sound Editor
Appointment in London
ADR & Dubbing
Appearances8
2020s
- 2026
Spectrum is 20: The Death and Life of New Captain Scarlet
Himself (archive footage)
- 2025
Space: 1999 - 50 Years Out of Orbit
Self
Century 21 Revisited
Himself (archive footage)
- 2022
Gerry Anderson: A Life Uncharted
Self (archive footage)
2000s
- 2007
Stand by for Action
Self · 2 episodes
1990s
- 1993
30 Years in the TARDIS
Himself
- 1992
Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show
Self · 1 episode
Thanked in the credits1
2000s
- 2008
Stingray: The Reunion Party
Thanks