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- Birth nameRobert Ryerson Kellett
- Bob Kellett was born on December 25, 1927 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK. He was a director and producer, known for Space: 1999 (1975), Spanish Fly (1976) and Are You Being Served? (1977). He was married to Anne Kellett. He died on November 27, 2012 in Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK.
- SpouseAnne Kellett(? - November 27, 2012) (his death, 5 children)
- During the 1970's and 80's he became known as a director of bawdy comedies in the 'Carry On' style.
- He went to Bedford school where he became captain of a rowing team.
- After leaving school, he had various jobs, including growing and selling orchids, selling encyclopedias, and writing for an advertising agency, before entering the film industry in the early 50s.
- Worked on films as script editor for the producer Ian Dalrymple at Pinewood Studios, after which he went on to direct several 10-minute Look at Life "featurettes" in Eastmancolor for the Rank Organisation.
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