Updated: June 25, 2023

Terry Becker ( born August 5, 1930 in New York City, New York ) is an American film and television actor, director and producer. He is best known for his role as Chief Francis Ethelbert Sharkey in seasons 2 through 4 of the television series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.

Becker's work behind the camera began with the TV series "Room 222," on which he was associate producer. He also directed 8 episodes of the series. Becker went on to directing assignments on many other TV series, including "Mission Impossible," "M*A*S*H," "Love, American Style," "The Brady Bunch" and others, plus a motion picture, "The Thirsty Dead," which he also produced. In 1973, he partnered with actor Carroll O'Connor to form O'Connor-Becker Productions. In 1983, the partnership split up and Becker continued producing as a solo producer under his own Becker Productions and Becker Enterprises banners.

Partial filmography as actor:

In Case of Emergency ( TV ) ( Disorder in the Court ) ( 2007 ) .... Judge Neighborhood Watch ( 2005 ) .... Judd Sowell The Writer ( 2004 ) .... Dr. Norman Solomon Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea ( TV ) ( Main Character ) ( 1965–1968 ) .... Chief Francis Ethelbert Sharkey The Twilight Zone ( TV ) "I Am the Night Color Me Black" ( 1964 ) .... Jagger Sea Hunt ( TV ) ( 2 episodes ) ( 1961 ) The Asphalt Jungle ( TV ) ( 3 episodes ) ( 1961 ) .... Ira Fallon Rawhide ( TV ) ( 2 episodes ) ( 1959–1964 ) Perry Mason ( TV ) ( 2 episodes ) ( 1958–1960 ) Code of Silence (1960 ) .... Mike Story Compulsion ( 1959 ) .... Benson Teacher's Pet ( 1958 ) .... Mr. Appino Short Short Dramas ( TV ) ( Appointment with Love ) ( 1953 ) Danger ( TV ) ( The Gold Watch ) ( 1952 )

Partial filmography as producer-director:

The Thirsty Dead, motion picture, producer-director, 1974 Bronk, executive producer TV series 1975-76 "Hallmark Hall of Fame" The Last Hurrah, TV movie, executive producer, 1977 Bender, TV series, executive producer, 1979 Riding for the Pony Express, TV movie, producer, 1980 Archie Bunker's Place, TV series, 1979-83 O'Connor-Becker Company Savage in the Orient, TV movie- TV series pilot, executive producer 1983 Blade in Hong Kong, TV movie, producer, 1985 Room 222, associate producer 26 episodes 1969-70 Room 222, TV series, director 8 episodes 1969-71 The Courtship of Eddie's Father,TV series, director, 1970 The Mod Squad,TV series, director, 1970 Love, American Style,TV series, director, 1970-72 The Brady Bunch,TV series, director, 1971 Mission Impossible, TV series, director, 1970-72 M*A*S*H, TV series, director 1972