Charles Beeson (10 May 1957 – 26 April 2021) was a British

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Life and career

Some of his credits include the films: ''Second Sight'', ''Four Minutes'', ''Stranded'', '' Cider with Rosie'', ''Thursday 12th'', and episodes of ''

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''. He also worked on the American series '' Close to Home'', '' Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles'', ''

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'', '' Timeless'' and the TV adaptation of '' Around the World in 80 Days''. He worked as an executive producer on '' The Enemy Within'' for

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. He attended Churcher's College. He was based in Los Angeles and supported Portsmouth F.C. Episode 7 of the BBC drama Around the World in 80 Days, which he directed, is dedicated to his memory. On 26 April 2021, Beeson died of a heart attack.

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* 1957 births 2021 deaths British expatriates in the United States British film directors British television directors People educated at Churcher's College {{UK-film-director-stub