Peter Orton

British media entrepreneur and television producer

Peter Charles Orton, CVO (17 June 1943 – 5 December 2007) was a British media entrepreneur and television producer noted for his work in children's television. He, Muppets creator Jim Henson and businesswoman Sophie Turner Laing founded HIT Entertainment in 1982.2

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Born Jun 17, 1943, died Dec 5, 2007.1

About

Orton led the company from 1989 to 2005 when he sold it to Apax. After HiT was sold to Apax in 2005, he retired but kept close contacts with the entertainment world.

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Companies

Career

Occupation: television editor, television producer.4

Personal life

  • BornJun 17, 1943, Portsmouth5
  • DiedDec 5, 2007, Royal Wootton Bassett6
  • CitizenshipUnited Kingdom7
  • Children18

Orton married his wife Susan Stevenson in 1972. They have a son named Jamie.

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Awards

  • Date not recordedCommander of the Royal Victorian Order9

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