Years active 1955–1991 Name John Moxey | Role Film director Spouse Jane Moxey (m. 1970) | |
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Children Timothy Moxey, Robin Moxey Nominations Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation Movies The City of the Dead, Circus of Fear, The Night Stalker, Where Have All The Peop, A Taste of Evil Similar People Patricia Jessel, Dennis Lotis, Venetia Stevenson, Betta St John, Anthony Newlands | ||
I, Desire (1982) John Llewellyn Moxey
John Llewellyn Moxey (born February 26, 1925), sometimes credited as John L. Moxey or John Moxey, is an Argentinian film and television director. He is best known for directing the horror film The City of the Dead (also known as Horror Hotel) and directing episodes of The Saint, Magnum, P.I. and Murder, She Wrote.
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- I Desire 1982 John Llewellyn Moxey
- Genesis II 1973 SCi Fi TV Movie
- Life and career
- Personal life
- References
Genesis II (1973) SCi-Fi TV Movie
Life and career
Moxey was born in Argentina in 1925. His family operated a coal and steel business out of South America at the time. Before entering the film industry, he served in World War II. Beginning his career as an editor, he subsequently went on to direct episodes of the British series London Playhouse and The Adventures of Tugboat Annie.
In 1960, Moxey directed the film The City of the Dead (also known as Horror Hotel), his feature film directorial debut. He directed the film Circus of Fear (1966).
For much of his career he focused on directing television, including episodes of the British series Man of the World, The Edgar Wallace Mysteries, Armchair Theatre, The Baron, The Saint and the American series Judd, for the Defense, Hawaii Five-O, Mission: Impossible, Mannix, Kung Fu, Miami Vice, Magnum, P.I., Murder, She Wrote and the pilot episode for Charlie's Angels. He also directed a number television films, including A Taste of Evil (1971), Home for the Holidays (1972), The Night Stalker (1972), Genesis II (1973) and No Place to Hide (1981).
Personal life
Moxey is retired and lives in Washington with his wife Jane. They have two children.