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Sylvester McCoy was born in Dunoon, Scotland. He spent much of his childhood in Dublin, Ireland. Before becoming an actor, as Percy Smith he trained as a priest, sold insurance and acted as a bodyguard for the Rolling Stones. He started his acting career as a part of the Ken Campbell Roadshow, at... See full bio »

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Percy James Patrick Kent-Smith
in Dunoon, Strathclyde, Scotland, UK
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???? Red Claw Way (announced)
Paley (rumored)
 
2014 The Hobbit: There and Back Again (post-production)
Radagast
 
2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (post-production)
Radagast the Brown
 
2013 When the Devil Rides Out (post-production)
 
2013 The Christmas Candle (post-production)
Edward Haddington
 
2012 Highway to Hell (completed)
General Zwick
 
2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Radagast
 
2012 The Academy: Special (TV movie)
Felix
 
2012 Eldorado
General Zwick
 
2010 Punk Strut: The Movie
Dj
 
2009 The Academy Part 2: First Impressions
Felix
 
2009 The Academy
Felix
 
2009 Al Murray's Multiple Personality Disorder (TV series)
Nazi Doctor
– Episode #1.6 (2009) … Nazi Doctor
 
2008 King Lear (TV movie)
The Fool
 
2001-2008 Casualty (TV series)
Ashley Millington / Kev the Rev
– The Evil That Men Do (2008) … Ashley Millington
– Life and Soul (2001) … Kev the Rev
 
2008 Doctors (TV series)
Graham Capelli / The Amazing Lollipop Man
– The Lollipop Man (2008) … Graham Capelli / The Amazing Lollipop Man
 
2008 Great Performances (TV series)
Fool
– King Lear (2008) … Fool
 
2008 Pass Them On (short)
The Administrator
 
2002-2006 The Bill (TV series)
Ian Drew / Morris Shaw
– 457 (2006) … Morris Shaw
– 010 (2002) … Ian Drew
 
2006 The Gil Mayo Mysteries (TV series)
Reverend Beaver
– Episode #1.4 (2006) … Reverend Beaver
 
2004 Griffin
Grim
 
2004 Still Game (TV series)
Archie
– Oot (2004) … Archie
 
2002 The Shieling of the One Night (short)
Fergus
 
2002 Hollyoaks (TV series)
Leonard Cave
– Episode dated 26 August 2002 (2002) … Leonard Cave
 
1999-2001 See It Saw It (TV series)
Aunt Grizelda / Jester / The Lord High Chamberlain
– Courage and Adventure (2001) … The Lord High Chamberlain/Aunt Grizelda
– Episode #1.1 (1999) … Jester
 
2001 Do You Have a License to Save This Planet (video short)
The Foot Doctor
 
2000 The Mumbo Jumbo
Mr. Tallman
 
1997 The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling (TV mini-series)
Mr. Dowling
– Episode #1.5 (1997) … Mr. Dowling
– Episode #1.4 (1997) … Mr. Dowling
– Episode #1.3 (1997) … Mr. Dowling
– Episode #1.1 (1997) … Mr. Dowling
 
1997 Doctor Who: Destiny of the Doctors (Video Game)
The Doctor (voice)
 
1997 Beyond Fear (TV movie)
Michael Sams
 
1996 Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns
Flynn
 
1996 Doctor Who (TV movie)
The Doctor
 
1996 Rab C. Nesbitt (TV series)
Gash Senior
– Father (1996) … Gash Senior
 
1995 Leapin' Leprechauns!
Flynn
 
1994 Frank Stubbs Promotes (TV series)
Angus
– Mr. Chairman (1994) … Angus
 
1994 The Zero Imperative (video)
Dr. Colin Dove
 
1993 Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time (TV short)
The Seventh Doctor
 
1979-1993 Jackanory (TV series)
Storyteller / Reader
– Episode dated 15 January 1993 (1993) … Storyteller
– Episode dated 11 January 1993 (1993) … Storyteller
– Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1979) … Reader
 
1993 The Airzone Solution (video)
Anthony Stanwick
 
1991 Thrill Kill Video Club (video)
Spoons
 
1987-1989 Doctor Who (TV series)
The Doctor
– Survival: Part 3 (1989) … The Doctor
– Survival: Part 2 (1989) … The Doctor
– Survival: Part 1 (1989) … The Doctor
– The Curse of Fenric: Part 4 (1989) … The Doctor
– The Curse of Fenric: Part 3 (1989) … The Doctor
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1989 The Noel Edmonds Saturday Roadshow (TV series)
The Doctor
– Episode dated 16 September 1989 (1989) … The Doctor
 
1988 What's Your Story? (TV series)
Narrator/Presentor
 
1987 Three Kinds of Heat
Harry Pimm
 
1985 Dramarama (TV series)
Donald
– Frog (1985) … Donald
 
1982-1985 Eureka (TV series)
PC Dunworthy / Various Roles
– Food (1985)
– Episode dated 15 March 1985 (1985)
– Episode dated 21 November 1983 (1983) … PC Dunworthy
– Episode dated 4 November 1982 (1982) … Various Roles
 
1985 No 73 (TV series)
Moving man
– Moving Space (1985) … Moving man
 
1985 The Last Place on Earth (TV mini-series)
Lt. 'Birdie' Bowers
– Foregone Conclusion (1985) … Lt. 'Birdie' Bowers
– Gentlemen & Players (1985) … Lt. 'Birdie' Bowers
– Leading Men (1985) … Lt. 'Birdie' Bowers
– Minor Diversions (1985) … Lt. 'Birdie' Bowers
– Rejoice (1985) … Lt. 'Birdie' Bowers
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1984 Starstrider (TV series)
Wart
 
1977-1982 Tiswas (TV series)
Various
– Episode dated 14 November 1981 (1981) … Various (as Sylveste McCoy)
 
1981 Tiny Revolutions (TV movie)
Cabaret comedian
 
1979-1981 Big Jim and the Figaro Club (TV series)
Turps
– The Pursuit of Courtly Love (1981) … Turps
– A Bit of Rough Shooting (1981) … Turps
– Hearts of Oak (1981) … Turps
– Laughing Like a Drain (1981) … Turps
– Dung from a Rocking Horse (1981) … Turps
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1980 BBC2 Playhouse (TV series)
Kerwin
– Electric in the City (1980) … Kerwin
 
1979 All the Fun of the Fair
Scotch Jack
 
1979 Dracula
Walter (as Sylveste McCoy)
 
1979 Turning Year Tales (TV series)
– Big Jim and the Figaro Club (1979)
 
1979 Jigsaw (TV series)
O-Man
 
1977 For the Love of Albert (TV mini-series)
Cast memeber
 
1975 Lucky Feller (TV series)
– Lucky Feller: Pilot (1975)
 
1973 Roberts Robots (TV series)
Robot Entertainer
– Dial C for Chaos (1973) … Robot Entertainer (as Sylveste McCoy)
 
1965 Vision On (TV series)
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
1996 Bidding Adieu: A Video Diary (video documentary) (uncredited)
 
Show ShowCamera and Electrical Department (1 title)
1996 Bidding Adieu: A Video Diary (video documentary) (camera operator - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (50 titles)
2013 Pointless Celebrities (TV series)
Himself
– Doctor Who Special (2013) … Himself
 
2013 The ONE Show (TV series)
Himself
– BBC Television Centre Special (2013) … Himself
 
2010 The Last Chance Saloon (video documentary short)
Himself/The Doctor (also archive footage)
 
2003-2008 GMTV (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 30 October 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 4 July 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 November 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2005-2008 Doctor Who Confidential (TV series documentary)
Himself
– End of an Era (2008) … Himself
– Friends and Foe (2008) … Himself
– The World of Who (2005) … Himself
– Unsung Heroes and Violent Death (2005) … Himself
– Weird Science (2005) … Himself
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2008 An Audience Without Jeremy Beadle (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 Back to School (video documentary short)
Himself/The Doctor (also archive footage)
 
2007 Tiswas Reunited (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 Endgame (video)
Himself
 
2007 Catflap (video)
Himself
 
2004-2006 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 March 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 20 October 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2005 Postcards (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #7.23 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Richard & Judy (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 April 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 'Doctor Who': A New Dimension (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Light in Dark Places (video documentary short)
Himself/The Doctor
 
2004 Hell's Kitchen (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.12 (2004) … Himself (uncredited)
 
2003 The Story of 'Doctor Who' (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Children in Need (TV series)
The Doctor
– Episode dated 21 November 2003 (2003) … The Doctor
 
1987-2003 Blue Peter (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 November 2003 (2003) … Himself
– Episode #1.2124 (1987) … Himself
 
2003 Liquid News (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 August 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2002 Caledonian MacBrains (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.1 (2002) … Himself
 
2001 Top Ten (TV series documentary)
Himself
– TV Sci-Fi (2001) … Himself
 
2001 The 100 Greatest Kids TV Shows (TV special)
Himself
 
2000 Trekathon (TV series)
Himself
 
1999 Adventures in Space and Time (TV special documentary short)
Himself
 
1998 Where on Earth Is... Katy Manning Because She'd Really Like to Know! (video documentary)
Himself
 
1997 Space Cadets (TV series)
Himself
– Jetsons vs. Rocketeers (1997) … Himself
– Omegas vs. Alphas (1997) … Himself
 
1996 News at Ten (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 May 1996 (1996) … Himself
 
1996 I Was a 'Doctor Who' Monster (video documentary)
Presenter
 
1996 Bidding Adieu: A Video Diary (video documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1995 Stranger Than Fiction 2 (video documentary)
 
1995 The Doctors, 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond (video documentary)
Himself
 
1994 The Disney Club (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 January 1994 (1994) … Himself
 
1994 The Big Breakfast (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 January 1994 (1994) … Himself
 
1994 Stranger Than Fiction (video documentary)
 
1993 Tomorrow's World (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 December 1993 (1993) … Himself
 
1993 I Was That Monster (TV documentary short)
Himself - Narrator (voice)
 
1993 Good Morning... with Anne and Nick (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 November 1993 (1993) … Himself
 
1993 'Doctor Who': Thirty Years in the Tardis (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1991 'Doctor Who': The Hartnell Years (video documentary)
Himself - Presenter
 
1991 Surprise Surprise! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #8.4 (1991) … Himself
 
1990 You Bet! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.3 (1990) … Himself
 
1987-1989 Open Air (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 May 1989 (1989) … Himself
– Episode dated 29 September 1987 (1987) … Himself
 
1988 Comic Relief (TV special)
Himself
 
1987 Going Live! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.8 (1987) … Himself
 
1987 Pamela Armstrong (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 March 1987 (1987) … Himself
 
1987 'Doctor Who': Then and Now (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1982 The Royal Variety Performance 1982 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1978-1980 Tiswas (TV series)
Himself - Presenter
– Episode dated 6 September 1980 (1980) … Himself - Presenter
– Episode dated 3 November 1979 (1979) … Himself - Presenter
– Episode dated 30 December 1978 (1978) … Himself - Presenter
 
1979 The Secret Policeman's Ball (TV documentary)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (14 titles)
2008-2013 Doctor Who (TV series)
 
2010 BBC Proms (TV series)
 
2010 Who Peter: Partners in Time - 1963-1989 (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2010 Newsnight (TV series)
 
2009 Doctor Who Confidential (TV series documentary)
 
2007 Davros Connections (video documentary)
The Doctor
 
2007 Double Trouble (video documentary short)
The 7th Doctor
 
2007 The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (TV documentary)
The Doctor (uncredited)
 
2007 Little Girl Lost (video short)
The Doctor
 
2006 The Dalek Tapes (video)
The Doctor
 
2005 Postcards (TV series)
 
2001 The Greatest (TV series documentary)
 
1994 'Doctor Who': The Colin Baker Years (video documentary)
The Doctor
 
1992 Resistance Is Useless (TV documentary)
The Doctor
 

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Alternate Names:

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Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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It had a great pace, it moved really quickly and was witty. Christopher Eccleston was quite alien as the Doctor - he looked wonderful. He had this manic grin - we were not sure if he was on the edge of insanity or not, which was rather good. He ran into danger with such gusto. He galloped at it joyfully. Billie Piper was quite fantastic... See more »

Trivia:

Adept at playing both the xylophone and the spoons. He can also juggle and once gained a reputation for stuffing live ferrets down his trousers. See more »

Nickname:

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Star Sign:

Leo