Terry Nation

Known for

Writing

Gender

Male

Born

August 8, 1930

Age at death

66

Died

March 9, 1997

From

Cardiff, Wales, UK

Terry Nation was a British television writer. He is perhaps most well-known for his contributions to the original 'Doctor Who' TV series, for which he created the 'Daleks', who would later become the Doctor's arch nemesis and are a recurring threat in the show until this day. His other works include scripts for the TV series' 'The Avengers' and 'MacGyver'.