Cedric Messina
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Film director,
Producer
Cedric Messina | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 14, 1920 |
| Died | April 30, 1993 (aged 72) |
| Citizenship | South Africa |
| Occupations | Television producer, Film director, Producer |
Cedric Messina (14 December 1920[1] in Port Elizabeth, South Africa — 30 April 1993 in London)[2] was a South-African born British television producer and director who worked for the BBC and is best remembered for his involvement in television productions of classic drama.
Born to Sicilian and Welsh immigrant parents, Messina attended school in Johannesburg and joined the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in the 1930s.[1] He first worked for the BBC as a radio announcer and drama producer for a time in 1947, later permanently moving to the UK and joining BBC Radio in the later role during 1958.
Joining BBC Television in 1962, he was responsible for Dr Finlay's Casebook as producer and director for a time before being given responsibility for Theatre 625 on the new BBC 2. Becoming the producer of Play of the Month in 1966 he supervised more than 80 productions until 1977, and also produced opera for television.[1]
