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In 1977 he won the [[Canadian Film Award]] for best Director for his surprise hit ''[[The Silent Partner (1978)|The Silent Partner]]''.
In 1977 he won the [[Canadian Film Award]] for best Director for his surprise hit ''[[The Silent Partner (1978)|The Silent Partner]]''.


His significant achievement in television was directing the [[Emmy Award]] winning miniseries ''[[The Thorn Birds (TV miniseries)|The Thorn Birds]]''. Duke was also among those responsible for the creation of [[CKVU-TV]] in Vancouver which is today part of the [[Citytv]] franchise. Noteworthy is that he produced and directed early Bob Dylan "song films," black and white vignettes that were the forerunners of today's music videos
His significant achievement in television was directing the [[Emmy Award]] winning miniseries ''[[The Thorn Birds (TV miniseries)|The Thorn Birds]]''. Duke was also among those responsible for the creation of [[CKVU-TV]] in Vancouver which is today part of the [[Citytv]] franchise. Noteworthy is that he produced and directed early Bob Dylan "song films," black and white vignettes that were the forerunners of today's music videos. He was inducted to the [[BC Entertainment Hall of Fame]] and Starwalk in 1997.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://daryldukeprize.ca/daryl-duke/|title=Daryl Duke|publisher=Daryl Duke Foundation|date=2015|accessdate=2015-07-04}}</ref>


Duke died in [[West Vancouver, British Columbia]] in 2006 due to [[pulmonary fibrosis]].<ref>{{cite news | title=Daryl Duke, Vancouver's 'Mr. Television,' dies at 77 from pulmonary fibrosis | first=Chad | last=Skelton | publisher=''[[Vancouver Sun]]'' | date=23 October 2006 | page=B1 }}</ref>
Duke died in [[West Vancouver, British Columbia]] in 2006 due to [[pulmonary fibrosis]].<ref>{{cite news | title=Daryl Duke, Vancouver's 'Mr. Television,' dies at 77 from pulmonary fibrosis | first=Chad | last=Skelton | publisher=''[[Vancouver Sun]]'' | date=23 October 2006 | page=B1 }}</ref>

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Daryl Duke
Born(1929-03-08)8 March 1929
Vancouver, British Columbia
Died21 October 2006(2006-10-21) (aged 77)
West Vancouver, British Columbia
Cause of deathpulmonary fibrosis
Nationality Canada
OccupationFilm director
Years active1966-1992
Notable workThe Silent Partner
TelevisionThis Hour Has Seven Days
The Thorn Birds

Daryl Duke (8 March 1929 – 21 October 2006) was a Canadian film and TV director.

Duke was born at Vancouver, British Columbia, where he became one of CBC Television's earliest regional producers. His career continued with CBC in Toronto producing such series as This Hour Has Seven Days, then in the United States for major television networks and studios there.

In 1977 he won the Canadian Film Award for best Director for his surprise hit The Silent Partner.

His significant achievement in television was directing the Emmy Award winning miniseries The Thorn Birds. Duke was also among those responsible for the creation of CKVU-TV in Vancouver which is today part of the Citytv franchise. Noteworthy is that he produced and directed early Bob Dylan "song films," black and white vignettes that were the forerunners of today's music videos. He was inducted to the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and Starwalk in 1997.[1]

Duke died in West Vancouver, British Columbia in 2006 due to pulmonary fibrosis.[2]

Filmography

Cinema

Television

Awards and recognition

References

  1. ^ "Daryl Duke". Daryl Duke Foundation. 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
  2. ^ Skelton, Chad (23 October 2006). "Daryl Duke, Vancouver's 'Mr. Television,' dies at 77 from pulmonary fibrosis". Vancouver Sun. p. B1. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

External links

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