Michael Hayes Biography

Fast Facts

• Began his career as an actor after being discovered by playwright Falkland Cary in 1944, going on to become a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company
• Made his directorial debut with the series "An Age of Kings" in 1960
• During his later career he worked as a newsreader for the BBC's "World Service" news program from 1986 to 1994
• Best known as a television director who worked on the "Doctor Who" serials "The Androids of Tara," "The Armageddon Factor," and "City of Death․"
• Produced and directed the popular sci-fi series "A for Andromeda" in 1961
• Made a cameo appearance in part one of the "Doctor Who" serial "City of Death" in 1979
• Was initially hesitant to take on the "Doctor Who" assignment in 1978, but later counted star Tom Baker as one of his friends