David Mitton

David Nelson Godfrey Mitton (27 February 1939 16 May 2008) was a British director, producer, writer, model maker and special effects technician. He was best known for producing and directing the children's television programmes Thomas & Friends and TUGS. During the 1960s, he worked with Gerry and Sylvia Anderson as a special effects technician on series such as Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, Joe 90, The Secret Service and UFO.

David Mitton
Born
David Nelson Godfrey Mitton

(1939-02-27)27 February 1939
Preston, Prestonpans, East Lothian, Scotland
Died16 May 2008(2008-05-16) (aged 69)
London, England
Occupations
  • Director
  • producer
  • writer
  • model maker
  • special effects technician
Years active19652008
Spouses
  • Judy
  • Joan Ferris
ChildrenJonathan Mitton
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