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William Henry Hartnell (/ ˈ h ɑːr t n ə l /; 8 January 1908 – 23 April 1975) was an English actor, who is best known for playing the first incarnation of the Doctor, in the long-running British science-fiction television series Doctor Who from 1963 to 1966; he reprised the role in 1972–1973.
William Hartnell (1908-1975) was a British actor best known for playing the first Doctor in the TV series Doctor Who (1963-1973). He also appeared in films, stage plays, and other TV shows, such as The Army Game and This Sporting Life.
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First Doctor. The First Doctor is the first incarnation of the Doctor, the protagonist of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. He was portrayed by actor William Hartnell in the first three series (1963 - 1966) and the tenth anniversary story The Three Doctors (1972 - 1973).
During his three years in the role, Hartnell crafted a highly memorable character: a wonderfully eccentric grandfather figure whose crusty facade only thinly conceals a heart of gold; an ...
- William Hartnell. (1963-1966) The first Doctor, played by William Hartnell, did not start out as the friendliest. At one point in his first story, he wanted to bash a caveman’s head in with a rock.
- Patrick Troughton. (1966-1969) Regeneration: the miracle of Time Lords that let them change their bodies after dying, and let the show survive for decades with new lead actors.
- Jon Pertwee. (1970-1974) Jon Pertwee had been an intelligence officer in World War 2, working alongside James Bond author Ian Fleming. The first Doctor shot in colour, he played the role as a debonaire, exciting action hero.
- Tom Baker. (1974-1981) “Would you like a jelly baby?” With a tenure almost as long as the scarf he wore, for many Tom Baker is still the definitive Doctor.
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William Henry Hartnell ( / ˈhɑːrtnəl /; 8 January 1908 – 23 April 1975) was an English actor, who is best known for playing the first incarnation of the Doctor, in the long-running British science-fiction television series Doctor Who from 1963 to 1966; he reprised the role in 1972–1973.
Learn about the life and career of William Hartnell, the first actor to play the Doctor in the British sci-fi series Doctor Who. Find out his birth name, family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
