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Ian Toynton Biography

Birth Name:Ian Toynton

Profession Director, Sound department, Producer, Editor, Editorial department, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Started out as a dubbing editor on the TV series "Special Branch" in 1973
  • Began his directing career on the TV series "The Chinese Detective" in 1981
  • Best known as a director and executive producer on "Bones" and "The O․C․"
  • Wrote the episode "Flag Day" for the TV series "Relic Hunter" in 1999

Awards

  • 1984BAFTA TV Award-Best Drama Series/Serial: nominated
  • 2003OFTA Television Award-Best Direction in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series: nominated