Derek Martinus (born Derek Buitenhuis, 4 April 1931 – 27 March 2014)[1] was a British television and theatre director. He directed episodes of Z-Cars and Doctor Who. Martinus also appeared in some plays, mostly based on Shakespeare. He also directed the award-winning The Paper Lads.
Martinus died on 27 March 2014 at the age of 82 from Alzheimer's disease.[2]