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John Logie Baird(1888-1946)

  • Producer
  • Director
  • Writer
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John Logie Baird
John Logie Baird was born on 13 August 1888 in Helensburgh, Dumbartonshire, Scotland, UK. He was a producer and director, known for The Televisor Broadcast (1926), Moving Silhouette Images Broadcast (1924) and The First Television Picture with a Greyscale Image (1925). He was married to Margaret Albu. He died on 14 June 1946 in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, UK.
BornAugust 13, 1888
DiedJune 14, 1946(57)
BornAugust 13, 1888
DiedJune 14, 1946(57)
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Known for

The Televisor Broadcast
Short
  • Producer
  • 1926
Moving Silhouette Images Broadcast
Short
  • Producer
  • 1924
The First Television Picture with a Greyscale Image (1925)
The First Television Picture with a Greyscale Image
Short
  • Producer
  • 1925
Dick Whittington
TV Movie
  • Producer
  • 1932

Credits

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Producer



  • Dick Whittington
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1932
  • The Televisor Broadcast
    Short
    • producer
    • 1926
  • The First Television Picture with a Greyscale Image (1925)
    The First Television Picture with a Greyscale Image
    Short
    • producer
    • 1925
  • Moving Silhouette Images Broadcast
    Short
    • producer
    • 1924

Director



  • The Televisor Broadcast
    Short
    • Director
    • 1926
  • The First Television Picture with a Greyscale Image (1925)
    The First Television Picture with a Greyscale Image
    Short
    • Director
    • 1925
  • Moving Silhouette Images Broadcast
    Short
    • Director
    • 1924

Writer



  • The Televisor Broadcast
    Short
    • idea
    • 1926
  • The First Television Picture with a Greyscale Image (1925)
    The First Television Picture with a Greyscale Image
    Short
    • idea
    • 1925
  • Moving Silhouette Images Broadcast
    Short
    • idea
    • 1924

Personal details

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  • Born
    • August 13, 1888
    • Helensburgh, Dumbartonshire, Scotland, UK
  • Died
    • June 14, 1946
    • Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, UK(following a stroke)
  • Spouse
    • Margaret AlbuNovember 13, 1931 - June 14, 1946 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
    • Malcolm Baird
  • Relatives
    • Iain Baird(Grandchild)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 9 Print Biographies
    • 4 Portrayals

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Widely regarded as the pioneer of television

FAQ

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  • When did John Logie Baird die?
    June 14, 1946
  • How did John Logie Baird die?
    Following a stroke
  • How old was John Logie Baird when he died?
    57 years old
  • Where did John Logie Baird die?
    Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, UK
  • When was John Logie Baird born?
    August 13, 1888

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