Sid Waddell was born on August 10, 1940 in Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK. He was a writer and director, known for Jossy's Giants (1986), The Flaxton Boys (1969) and Screen Test (1970). He was previously married to Irene. He died on August 11, 2012 in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK.