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Learn about the life and career of William Russell, who played Ian Chesterton in Doctor Who and appeared in films such as The Great Escape. Find out his personal details, filmography, awards and records.
William Russell (1924-2024) was an English actor who played Ian Chesterton in the first season of Doctor Who. He also appeared in films such as The Great Escape and Superman, and was the father of actor Alfred Enoch.
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- Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, UK
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William Russell was an English actor who played Ian Chesterton in Doctor Who (1963). He also appeared in films, theatre and TV shows, and was the father of actor Alfred Enoch.
- November 19, 1924
- June 3, 2024
Jun 6, 2024 · He started acting at school, graduated in English from Trinity College, Oxford, where he performed in plays, ... William Russell, actor, born 19 November 1924, died 3 June 2024.
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Jun 5, 2024 · Getty Images. Russell rose to fame playing Sir Lancelot in the 1956 series Adventures of Sir Lancelot. One of Doctor Who's four original cast members, William Russell, has died aged 99. His death ...
William Russell, the actor who first uttered the words: “ Doctor Who?”, has died aged 99. In a statement to The Independent, Russell’s representatives confirmed he passed away peacefully at ...
Jun 4, 2024 · June 4, 2024 · 2 min read. Image: BBC. British actor William Russell, beloved for his role in the early days of Doctor Who as companion Ian Chesterton, has died, the Guardian reports. Russell’s ...