Ken Annakin (born August 10, 1914 in Beverley, Yorkshire) is an English film director. His career in films followed his work experience in documentaries. He made his directing debut in 1947 at the Rank Organisation, although the following year he moved to Gainsborough Pictures to helm three films about the Huggetts, a working class family living in suburban England. Wikipedia
Appointed an OBE in the 2002 Queen's Birthday Honours List. George Lucas named the character "Anakin Skywalker" (Star Wars (1977)) after him. www.imdb.com/name/nm0002175/
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