Douglas Hickox was born on January 10, 1929 in London, England. He was an assistant director and director, known for Blackout (1985), Sitting Target (1972) and The Hound of the Baskervilles (1983). He was married to Annabel Hickox, Josephine Elizabeth Popovic nee May and Anne V. Coates. He died on July 25, 1988 in London.