Val Guest began his career as an actor on the British stage and in early sound films. He ran the one-man London office of "The Hollywood Reporter" until an encounter with director 'Marcel Varnel from 1954 until his death in 2006, aged 94.
Son-in-law of James Donlan.
Directed Sam Kydd ten times.
Directed Basil Dignam eight times.
Directed Jon Pertwee seven times.
Hammer wanted him to direct Quatermass and the Pit but he had to turn it down due to other commitments so it was passed to Roy Ward Baker.
