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Gaining prominence as a physical comedian, [ 1][ 2] he became best known for playing the seventh incarnation of the Doctor in the long-running science fiction television series Doctor Who from 1987 to 1989—the final Doctor of the original run—and briefly returning in a television film in 1996.
Sylvester McCoy. Actor: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Sylvester McCoy was born Percy James Patrick Kent-Smith on 20 August 1943, the only child of Molly Sheridan and Percy James Kent-Smith, a couple living in Dunoon, Scotland.
In the second instalment of a 3-part interview, Doctor Who legend Sylvester McCoy looks back on his career, reveals how he landed the part of the Doctor... and how he'd originally wanted to...
Apr 23, 2022 · The seventh and final actor to portray the Doctor during the original run of "Doctor Who" is Sylvester McCoy, who had a three-season run. Three seasons have become...
Mar 12, 2018 · Thirty years ago, in early 1988, Sylvester McCoy was about to go into production on his second full season as the star of Doctor Who. His debut in 1987 had not been universally loved.
When Sylvester McCoy was asked to return to Doctor Who for Jodie Whittaker's final ever episode, he jumped at the chance - not only to say goodbye to the Thirteenth...
From 1987 to 1989, he portrayed the iconic title alien in the cult sci-fi series "Doctor Who," and later reprised the role in several TV movies and specials. He's since appeared...
Season 26 (1989) TV film (1996) Specials (2022) The Seventh Doctor is an incarnation of the Doctor, the protagonist of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. He is portrayed by Scottish actor Sylvester McCoy . Within the series' narrative, the Doctor is a centuries-old alien Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey who travels in ...
Aug 16, 2023 · As acting legend Sylvester McCoy turns 80, he sits down for an in-depth interview about life, friendship, and Doctor Who. This weekend on RadioTimes.com. For all the latest TV, movie and ...
Mar 30, 2023 · It's well-documented that Sylvester McCoy's era gets off to a rotten start. ‘Time and the Rani' may well be uninspiring, but at least it isn't nasty in the same way as ‘The Twin Dilemma'. If...