Russell T Davies is a British television writer and producer, born on the 27th of April 1963 in Swansea, Wales. Although this site lists him among its Welsh acting connections, it should be noted honestly that Davies's career has been almost entirely behind the camera as a writer and showrunner, rather than as a performer.
He is best known as the writer and executive producer who revived Doctor Who for the BBC from 2005, later returning to the role in 2023. Earlier in his career he wrote for the ITV drama Touching Evil and created the acclaimed Channel 4 series Queer as Folk, as well as Bob & Rose, The Second Coming and Casanova. His work also includes contributions to long-running British series such as Coronation Street. Before his television career took off, he gained early experience with theatre while living in Swansea.
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The Swansea-born writer behind the revival of Doctor Who and creator of Queer as Folk.
Russell T Davies
Television writer and producer
Born and raised in Swansea, Wales, where he gained his early theatre experience.
Russell T Davies studied English at Worcester College, Oxford, before joining the BBC, where his career began after enrolling on a director's course. His extensive body of work spans much-loved British television, from Coronation Street to his defining work reviving Doctor Who as head writer and executive producer, along with the spin-off series Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures.
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Career Highlights
Writer and executive producer, Doctor Who (2005–2010, 2023–present)
Creator, Queer as Folk (1999–2000)
Writer, Touching Evil (1997)
ℹ️ Russell was born on the 27th of April, 1963, in Swansea, Wales.
Born and raised in Swansea, Wales, where he gained his early theatre experience.
From: powysgh
Fans might see a conection here, Russell wrote the religious fantesy 'The Second Coming' staring Christopher Eccleston. Eccleston of course was the first of the 'new' incarnations of Doctor Who. Russell also worked on the BBC version of Casanova starring David Tenant who just happens to be the second of the 'new' Doctors.