Don Chaffey, a renowned British director, embarked on his illustrious career in the film industry by joining the art department at Gainsborough Pictures.
He initially began directing in 1951, often focusing on films tailored for children.
As his career progressed, he ventured into television in the mid-1950s, producing numerous iconic episodes of popular series such as Danger Man, The Prisoner, and The Avengers.
Throughout his tenure, Chaffey explored various film genres, yet his most acclaimed work is widely regarded as the enchanting fantasy film Jason and the Argonauts, released in 1963.
On the other hand, he was also responsible for the somber and commercially unsuccessful film The Viking Queen, a rare misstep from the esteemed Hammer Films, which lost money.
In the late 1970s, Chaffey relocated to the United States and primarily worked on made-for-TV movies, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and accomplished director.
