Raymond Cusick was born on April 28, 1928 in Lambeth, London, England, UK. He was a production designer and director, known for The Pallisers (1974), The Duchess of Duke Street (1976) and The Newcomers (1965). He was married to Phyllis. He died on February 21, 2013 in Horsham, West Sussex, England, UK.
Cusick's iconic design of the Daleks was inspired by a pepper (or salt) shaker, which he picked up and moved around a table during a conversation with special effects expert Bill Roberts (in order to illustrate mode of movement).
Cusick designed "Doctor Who"'s immortal monsters, the Daleks, though
Terry Nation is usually credited with creating them.
Was an expert on Napoleonic warfare and author of magazine and periodical articles on the subject.
People do say I was inspired by a pepper pot - but I always think 'If that's all it takes to become a designer, then it's a doddle'. (on the inspiration for the look of the Daleks)