Douglas McIntosh
Douglas McIntosh | |
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McIntosh in 1959 | |
| 5th Chief Censor of New Zealand | |
| In office 1960–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Gordon Mirams |
| Succeeded by | Bernard Tunnicliffe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Douglas Charles McIntosh 23 May 1916 Karori, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Died | 25 December 1976 (aged 60) |
Douglas Charles McIntosh (23 March 1916 – 25 December 1976) was New Zealand's fifth Chief Censor of Films from 1960 until his death on Christmas Day 1976. In this role, he applied the Cinematograph Films Act 1928 to films; initially this was the 1961 version of the Act, then just before his death it was replaced by the 1976 Act. He was born on 23 March 1916 in Karori, a suburb of Wellington. He married Mable Agnes Mildred Western (Picton) and they had one son and two daughters. He died 25 December 1976 in Karori.
A keen follower of Cricket and Rugby Union. He coached a local Karori rugby team. Regularly buying boots for players who could not afford them.