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David McPhail(1945-2021)

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  • Writer
  • Producer
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David McPhail
David McPhail was born on 11 April 1945 in Christchurch, New Zealand. He was an actor and writer, known for More Issues (1992), The Life & Times of Te Tutu (1999) and Something to Look Forward to (1976). He was married to Anne McPhail. He died on 13 May 2021 in Christchurch, New Zealand.
BornApril 11, 1945
DiedMay 13, 2021(76)
BornApril 11, 1945
DiedMay 13, 2021(76)
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Known for

More Issues (1992)
More Issues
TV Series
  • Various Characters
  • 1992
The Life & Times of Te Tutu
TV Series
  • Director
David McPhail in Something to Look Forward to (1976)
Something to Look Forward to
TV Series
  • Various Characters
David McPhail in Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby (2005)
Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby
8.6
TV Series
  • Mr. Gormsby

Credits

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Actor

  • Angela Bloomfield in Presentiment (2017)
    Presentiment
    Short
    • Dr. Adam Nicholson
    • 2017
  • Erroll Shand and Venetia Verner in Passion in Paradise (2014)
    Passion in Paradise
    TV Series
    • William Larnach
    • 2014
  • The Amazing Extraordinary Friends (2007)
    The Amazing Extraordinary Friends
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Harry Seaforth
    • Harry
    • Termite ...
    • 2007–2010
  • No Petrol, No Diesel! (2009)
    No Petrol, No Diesel!
    6.1
    • Elvis
    • 2009
  • The Waimate Conspiracy (2006)
    The Waimate Conspiracy
    2.8
    • Judge Henry
    • 2006
  • David McPhail in Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby (2005)
    Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Mr. Gormsby
    • 2005–2006
  • McPhail Gadsby (1997)
    McPhail Gadsby
    TV Series
    • Various Characters
    • 1997
  • Jon Gadsby and David McPhail in Letter to Blanchy (1995)
    Letter to Blanchy
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Derek
    • 1995–1997
  • Mark Mitchell in Fallout (1994)
    Fallout
    6.0
    TV Mini Series
    • Roger Douglas
    • 1995
  • More Issues (1992)
    More Issues
    TV Series
    • Various Characters
    • 1992
  • Issues (1991)
    Issues
    TV Series
    • Various Characters
    • 1991
  • Jon Gadsby and David McPhail in 1990: The Issues (1990)
    1990: The Issues
    TV Series
    • Various Characters
    • 1990
  • Loose Enz (1982)
    Loose Enz
    TV Series
    • Reading
    • 1982
  • Jon Gadsby and David McPhail in McPhail & Gadsby (1980)
    McPhail & Gadsby
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Various Characters (1980-1985)
    • 1980–1985
  • A Week of It (1977)
    A Week of It
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Various Characters
    • 1977–1979

Writer

  • McPhail Gadsby (1997)
    McPhail Gadsby
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1997–1998
  • Jon Gadsby and David McPhail in Letter to Blanchy (1995)
    Letter to Blanchy
    8.1
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1995–1997
  • More Issues (1992)
    More Issues
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1992
  • Issues (1991)
    Issues
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1991
  • Jon Gadsby and David McPhail in 1990: The Issues (1990)
    1990: The Issues
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1990
  • Jon Gadsby and David McPhail in McPhail & Gadsby (1980)
    McPhail & Gadsby
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1980–1985
  • A Week of It (1977)
    A Week of It
    7.8
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1977–1979
  • David McPhail in Something to Look Forward to (1976)
    Something to Look Forward to
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1976

Producer

  • A Week of It (1977)
    A Week of It
    7.8
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1977–1979

Personal details

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  • Born
    • April 11, 1945
    • Christchurch, New Zealand
  • Died
    • May 13, 2021
    • Christchurch, New Zealand(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Anne McPhailFebruary 25, 1967 - May 14, 2021 (his death, 2 children)

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    Daughter, Anna.

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