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Terry Becker
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From TV's Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea: Richard Basehart and Terry Becker (1968)
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Solomon Becker
August 5, 1921 New York City, U.S.
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| Died | December 30, 2014 (aged 93) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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Terry Becker (born August 5, 1921, died December 30, 2014) was an American actor, director, and producer. He worked in both movies and TV shows, making many popular programs.
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Terry Becker's Career
Many people remember Terry Becker for his role as Chief Francis Ethelbert Sharkey in the TV show Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. He was on the show for three seasons, from 1965 to 1968. He took over this role after the first actor, Henry Kulky, passed away.
Early Acting Roles
Before Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Terry Becker appeared in other TV shows. He was a guest star on Perry Mason twice. In 1958, he played a character named Philip Larkin. Later, in 1960, he played a lawyer named Everett Ransome.
Working Behind the Camera
Terry Becker also had a big career working behind the scenes. He started as an associate producer for the TV series Room 222. He also directed eight episodes of that show.
He went on to direct many other famous TV series, including:
- Mission: Impossible
- M*A*S*H
- Love, American Style
- The Brady Bunch
He even directed and produced a movie called The Thirsty Dead.
Producing TV Shows
In 1973, Terry Becker teamed up with actor Carroll O'Connor to create their own company, O'Connor-Becker Productions. They worked together on shows like Archie Bunker's Place. In 1983, they decided to work separately. Terry Becker continued to produce shows under his own companies, Becker Productions and Becker Enterprises.
Movies and TV Shows as an Actor
Here are some of the movies and TV shows where Terry Becker acted:
- Danger (1951-1952, TV Series)
- Teacher's Pet (1958)
- Wanted Dead or Alive (1960, TV Series)
- Perry Mason (1958-1960, TV Series)
- Gunsmoke (1960)
- The Twilight Zone (1964, TV Series)
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1965-1968, TV Series)
- Neighborhood Watch (2005)
- Infection: The Invasion Begins (2010)
Movies and TV Shows as a Producer or Director
Terry Becker worked as a producer or director on these projects:
- The Thirsty Dead (1974, movie)
- Bronk (1975-1976, TV series)
- The Last Hurrah (1977, TV movie)
- Archie Bunker's Place (1979-1983, TV series)
- Room 222 (1969-1971, TV series)
- The Brady Bunch (1971, TV series)
- Mission: Impossible (1970-1972, TV series)
- M*A*S*H (1972, TV series)
