Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Director
Occupations
Military personnel, Film director, Director, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Sunday)
Died
Birthplace
Shanghai, China
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Spouses
Dorothea Bennett (1942), Sabine Sun (1973-1994)
Children
3 children
Education
St Catharine's College
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Latin (Terentius)
Popularity
Tier C -- 11,746 Wikipedia views/month
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Terence Young is known for directing.
Born in Shanghai, China (died at age 79).
Recipient of the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director.
Terence Young has 38 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (38)
AWARDS (1)
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Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director
1983
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Biography
Stewart Terence Herbert Young (20 June 1915 – 7 September 1994) was a British film director and screenwriter who worked in the United Kingdom, Europe and Hollywood. He is best known for directing three James Bond films: the first two films in the series, Dr. No (1962) and From Russia with Love (1963), and Thunderball (1965). His other films include the Audrey Hepburn thrillers Wait Until Dark (1967) and Bloodline (1979), the historical drama Mayerling (1968), the infamous Korean War epic Inchon (1981), and the Charles Bronson films Cold Sweat (1970), Red Sun (1971), and The Valachi Papers (1972).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Terence Young?
Terence Young was born on and passed away on at the age of 79.
Where was Terence Young born?
Terence Young was born in Shanghai, China.
What movies or shows has Terence Young been in?
Terence Young has 38 credits in our database. Notable titles include Run for Your Life (1988), Inchon (1981), Ayyam al-tawila, al- (1980), Bloodline (1979), The Klansman (1974).
What is Terence Young known for?
Terence Young is primarily known as a director. Stewart Terence Herbert Young (20 June 1915 – 7 September 1994) was a British film director and screenwriter who worked in the United Kingdom, Europe…
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You can find more about Terence Young on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
