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William Nicholas Stone Courtney (16 December 1929 – 22 February 2011) [1] [2] was an Egyptian-born British actor. He was best known for his long-running role as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who. [3] [4] [5]
Actor: Doctor Who. Nicholas Courtney was born in Egypt, the son of a British diplomat. His early years were spent in Kenya and France and he was called up for National Service at the age of 18. After 18 months of duty in the British forces, Courtney joined the Webber Douglas drama school.
Feb 23, 2011 · Veteran Doctor Who actor Nicholas Courtney, best known for playing Brigadier Alastair Lethbridge-Stewart, has died in London at the age of 81. The series regular passed away after a short...
Actor: Doctor Who. Nicholas Courtney was born in Egypt, the son of a British diplomat. His early years were spent in Kenya and France and he was called up for National Service at the age of 18. After 18 months of duty in the British forces, Courtney joined the Webber Douglas drama school.
Feb 26, 2011 · Despite a varied career encompassing almost six decades of film, television and stage work, Nicholas Courtney will always be remembered for one role above all others. He first portrayed...
As recommended in 'Doctor Who Magazine' Issue 433 and 'The Guardian', this is a personal and affectionate tribute to Nicholas Courtney - a wonderful man who passed away on 22nd February 2011,...
Feb 23, 2011 · (CBS) The BBC reports Nicholas Courtney, best known for playing Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart - known more commonly as "The Brigadier" - on "Doctor Who" has died in London at...
Mar 31, 2008 · Doctor Who stars Nicholas Courtney, who played the Brigadier, and Caroline John, who played Liz Shaw, reunited in 1973 for the Radio Times Doctor Who Tenth Anniversary Special.
Feb 25, 2011 · A video dedicated to the memory of a 'Doctor Who' veteran, and total legend. I was deeply saddened by the loss of Nicholas Courtney, and have compiled together these clips in his honour....
Nicholas Courtney. A character actor active on television, Courtney was best known for his recurring role as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart in several series of Doctor Who beginning in 1968, enjoying particular prominence alongside Jon Pertwee’s Doctor, during the following decade and beyond.