George Markstein

George Markstein was an English writer who, along with Patrick McGoohan was the co-creator of the British cult classic series The Prisoner starring and often written and/or directed by McGoohan. He was also the producer for the 1970-1971 series Man at the Top. He died on January 15, 1987.

Related Topics:
English - Patrick McGoohan - British - Cult classic - The Prisoner - Producer - 1970 - 1971 - Man at the Top - January 15 - 1987

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Markstein actually makes a fleeting appearance at the start of almost every episode of 'The Prisoner' - as the bald, bespectacled 'man behind the desk', to whom McGoohan's character is seen angrily handing his letter of resignation.

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His other TV writing credits include episodes of:

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• Special Branch, 1969 and 1970
• Callan, 1972
• Storyboard, 1983

Markstein also wrote a number of books, including:

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• Cooler, 1974
• The Man From Yesterday, 1976
• Tara Kane, 1978
• Goering Testament, 1979
• Traitor for a Cause, 1981
• Ultimate Issue, 1981
• Soul Hunters, 1987