Name Peter Orton Role Television producer | Children Jamie Orton Parents Eva Orton, Herbert Orton | |
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Full Name Peter Charles Orton Spouse Susan Stevenson (m. 1972–2007) Siblings David Orton, Henry Orton, Michael Orton Similar People Sophie Turner Laing, John Coates, Ted Walker, Jocelyn Stevenson | ||
Peter Charles Orton, CVO (17 June 1943 – 5 December 2007) was a British media entrepreneur and television producer noted for his work in children's television. He and businesswoman Sophie Turner Laing founded HiT Entertainment in 1989. Orton led the company from 1989 to 2005 when he sold it to Apax. After HiT was sold to Apax in 2005, he retired but kept close contacts with the entertainment world.
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Personal life
Orton married his wife Susan Stevenson in 1972. They have a son named Jamie.
Illness and death
After being diagnosed with neck cancer in 1996 he served as chairman of the Head and Neck Cancer Research Trust.
Orton died of cancer in 2007 at the age of 64.
Honours
Peter Orton was honoured with a BAFTA Special Award, the lifetime achievement award, in 2002 for his significant contribution within the children's television sector.
Peter Orton was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in the 2007 New Year Honours for his contribution to children's literacy.