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William Hartnell

Acting

Born January 8, 1908 · Saint Pancras, London, England, UK

Died April 23, 1975

Also known as Billy Hartnell · Bill Hartnell · Уильям Хартнелл

Biography

William Henry Hartnell was an English actor, best remembered for his portrayal of the first incarnation of the Doctor in Doctor Who from 1963 to 1966. He began his career with stage and comedy work, then became known for tough military roles, including in the television sitcom The Army Game (1957–1961) and the film Carry On Sergeant (1958). He won lasting acclaim for his performance as the Doctor, who became one of the most popular and iconic characters in British television history.

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Filmography22 titles

Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor

2013as The Doctor (1) (archive footage)

Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time

2017as The Doctor (1) (archive footage)

Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song

2015as The Doctor (1) (picture) (uncredited)

Doctor Who

1963as The Doctor

Doctor Who: The Next Doctor

2008as The Doctor (1) (archive footage)

Odd Man Out

1947as Fencie - the barman

This Sporting Life

1963as 'Dad' Johnson

Footsteps in the Fog

1955as Herbert Moresby

The Pickwick Papers

1952as Irate Cabman

Brighton Rock

1948as Dallow

Hell Drivers

1957as Cartley, Hawlett Manager

The Way Ahead

1944as Sgt. Ned Fletcher

Shake Hands with the Devil

1959as Sergeant Jenkins

The Holly and the Ivy

1952as Company Sergeant Major

Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited

2013as Self

The Mouse That Roared

1959as Will Buckley

Will Any Gentleman...?

1953as Detective Inspector Martin

Tomorrow at Ten

1963as Freddie Maddox

And the Same to You

1960as Walter 'Wally' Burton

Date with Disaster

1958as Tracey

Tales of the Tardis

2023as The Doctor

The Crimson Circle

1936