John L. Moxey Biography
John Llewellyn Moxey was born in Argentina in 1925. He is best known for directing the horror film The City of the Dead (also known as Horror Hotel) and directing episodes of The Saint, Magnum, Philippine Islands, and Murder, She Wrote. At the time his family was running a coal and steel business out of South America. Before entering the film industry, he served in World War II. Starting his career as an editor, he subsequently directed episodes of the British series London Playhouse and The Adventures of Tugboat Annie. In 1960, Moxey directed the film The City of the Dead (also known as Horror Hotel), his feature film directorial debut.
He directed the film Circus of Fear (1966). Abroad much of his career has focused on television directing, including episodes of the British series Manitoba of the World, The Edgar Wallace Mysteries, Armchair Theatre, The Baron, The Saint and the American series Judd, for the Defense, Hawaii Five -O, Mission: Impossible, Mannix, Kung Fu, Miami Vice, Magnum, Philippine Islands, Murder, She Wrote and the pilot episode of Charlie's Angels.
He also directed numerous television films, including A Taste of Evil (1971), Home for the Holidays (1972), The Night Stalker (1972), Genesis II (1973), and Number Place to Hide (1981).
