Paul Darrow (1941–2019)


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Paul Darrow was born on 2 May 1941 in Surrey, England. He went to Haberdashers Askes School and attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He performed with the Bristol Old Vic and started to get acting roles on British TV in the 1960s. After roles in such series' as Pyhimys (1962) and Doctor Who (1963), he was cast as Avon in the cult BBC science... See full bio »

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(age 78) in UK

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Known For

Blake's 7 Kerr Avon
(1978-1981)
MediEvil Zarok
(1998)

Filmography

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 2014 Toast of London (TV Series)
Duncan Clench
- Desperate Measures (2014) ... Duncan Clench
 2009-2014 Kova laki: Lontoo (TV Series)
Justice Prentice / Judge Prentice
- I Predict a Riot (2014) ... Justice Prentice
- Mortal (2013) ... Justice Prentice
- Haunted (2011) ... Justice Prentice
- Deal (2011) ... Justice Prentice
- Defence (2010) ... Judge Prentice
 2011 Star Wars: The Old Republic (Video Game)
Overseer Tremel / Additional Voices (voice)
 1991-2009 Emmerdale (TV Series)
Eddy Fox / Patrick
- Episode #1.5363 (2009) ... Eddy Fox
- Episode #1.5362 (2009) ... Eddy Fox
- Episode #1.5360 (2009) ... Eddy Fox
- Episode #1.5359 (2009) ... Eddy Fox
- Episode #1.5358 (2009) ... Eddy Fox
 2006 Battlespace (Video)
Horondo The Computer
 2006 Star Wars: Empire at War (Video Game)
Grand Moff Tarkin (voice)
 2005 MediEvil: Resurrection (Video Game)
Zarok (voice)
 2005 Twisted Tales (TV Series)
Mr De Vere
- Flat Four (2005) ... Mr De Vere
 2004 Pikku-Britannia (TV Series)
Conservative MP
- Episode #2.2 (2004) ... Conservative MP
 2003 Days That Shook the World (TV Series documentary)
Norman Hartnell / Stéphane Darmon
- The Coronation/The Death of Diana (2003) ... Norman Hartnell / Stéphane Darmon (voice)
 2003 Primal (Video Game)
Ferai Shaman / The Watcher (voice)
 2002 Hollyoaks (TV Series)
Judge
- Episode dated 26 August 2002 (2002) ... Judge
 2001 Hostile Waters (Video Game)
Walker (voice)
 2000 Rough Magik (TV Movie)
Mr. Moon
 2000 Kaalit mustissa (TV Series)
C.D.
- The Getawaying (2000) ... C.D.
- Eyepoppers (2000) ... C.D.
- The Streets of Laredo (2000) ... C.D.
- Angels (2000) ... C.D.
- Crunchy Munchy (2000) ... C.D.
 2000 Imperium Galactica II: Alliances (Video Game) (English version, voice)
 1998 MediEvil (Video Game)
Zarok (voice)
 1996 Pie in the Sky (TV Series)
Colin Wilkes
- New Leaf (1996) ... Colin Wilkes
 1996 Gender Wars (Video Game)
Professor Jonathan Henry Smythe
 1992 Science Fiction (TV Series)
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Link (1992) ... Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
 1992 Haggard (TV Series)
Jack
- Mad Jack (1992) ... Jack
 1991 Fiddlers Three (TV Series)
Reggie Parsons
- The Man Most Likely To (1991) ... Reggie Parsons
 1991 Oikeuden puolustaja (TV Series)
Perth
- Nowhere to Hide (1991) ... Perth
 1990 Cluedo (TV Series)
Mr. Hope
- A Bridge Too Far (1990) ... Mr. Hope
 1990 Making News (TV Series)
George Parnell
- Yes, We Have No Secrets (1990) ... George Parnell
- Three Kinds of Poison (1990) ... George Parnell
- Line of Fire (1990) ... George Parnell
- Conspiracy (1990) ... George Parnell
- The Border Limo (1990) ... George Parnell
 1989 Storyboard (TV Series)
George
- Making News (1989) ... George
 1970-1985 Doctor Who (TV Series)
Captain Hawkins / Tekker / Capt. Hawkins
- Timelash: Part Two (1985) ... Tekker
- Timelash: Part One (1985) ... Tekker
- Doctor Who and the Silurians: Episode 7 (1970) ... Capt. Hawkins
- Doctor Who and the Silurians: Episode 6 (1970) ... Capt. Hawkins
- Doctor Who and the Silurians: Episode 5 (1970) ... Captain Hawkins
 1985 Hiidenvirta (TV Mini Series)
Oliver Bridewell
- An Ill Wind (1985) ... Oliver Bridewell
 1983 Dombey & Son (TV Mini Series)
James Carker
- Episode #1.10 (1983) ... James Carker
- Episode #1.9 (1983) ... James Carker
- Episode #1.8 (1983) ... James Carker
- Episode #1.7 (1983) ... James Carker
- Episode #1.6 (1983) ... James Carker
 1978-1981 Blake's 7 (TV Series)
Kerr Avon
- Blake (1981) ... Kerr Avon
- Warlord (1981) ... Kerr Avon
- Orbit (1981) ... Kerr Avon
- Gold (1981) ... Kerr Avon
- Sand (1981) ... Kerr Avon
 1980 Drake's Venture (TV Movie)
Thomas Doughty
 1980 Yöjuttu (TV Series)
Andrews
- Guardian of the Abyss (1980) ... Andrews
 1979 Penmarric (TV Series)
Robert Yorke
- Episode #1.1 (1979) ... Robert Yorke
 1979 Turning Year Tales (TV Series)
Peter Starrat
- Clubs (1979) ... Peter Starrat
 1968-1978 ITV Playhouse (TV Series)
Anthony Eden / Julian
- Hess (1978) ... Anthony Eden
- A Most Unfortunate Accident (1968) ... Julian
 1976-1978 Whodunnit? (TV Series)
Philby / Det. Inspector March
- A Dead Cert (1978) ... Philby
- Time to Dye (1976) ... Det. Inspector March
 1977 Yes, Honestly (TV Series)
Bernard
- The Man Who Shot Bernard Vallance (1977) ... Bernard
 1977 Rooms (TV Series)
Peter Wishart
- Dear Marge (1977) ... Peter Wishart
- Friendship (1977) ... Peter Wishart
- Gone to the Dogs (1977) ... Peter Wishart
 1976 When the Boat Comes In (TV Series)
Barford
- A Pillowful of Buttercups (1976) ... Barford
 1976 Killers (TV Series)
Edward Abinger
- The Stinie Morrison Case: Part 2 (1976) ... Edward Abinger
- The Stinie Morrison Case: Part 1 (1976) ... Edward Abinger
 1974-1976 Dixon of Dock Green (TV Series)
Tony Kinsley / Pearce
- Jackpot (1976) ... Tony Kinsley
- Cat-Walk (1974) ... Pearce
 1976 Couples (TV Series)
Ralph Hewitt
- Episode #1.75 (1976) ... Ralph Hewitt
- Episode #1.74 (1976) ... Ralph Hewitt
- Episode #1.73 (1976) ... Ralph Hewitt
- Episode #1.72 (1976) ... Ralph Hewitt
- Episode #1.71 (1976) ... Ralph Hewitt
 1975 The Legend of Robin Hood (TV Mini Series)
Sheriff of Nottingham
- Part 6 (1975) ... Sheriff of Nottingham
- Part 5 (1975) ... Sheriff of Nottingham
- Part 4 (1975) ... Sheriff of Nottingham
- Part 3 (1975) ... Sheriff of Nottingham
- Part 2 (1975) ... Sheriff of Nottingham
 1975 Prometheus: The Life of Balzac (TV Mini Series)
Cador
- The Human Comedy (1975) ... Cador
 1975 The Poisoning of Charles Bravo (TV Series)
Charles Bravo
- Public Exposure (1975) ... Charles Bravo
- Marital Rights (1975) ... Charles Bravo
- Intimate Relations (1975) ... Charles Bravo
 1974-1975 Within These Walls (TV Series)
Dr. Green / Dr. Richard Green
- For Life (1975) ... Dr. Green
- Failing to Report (1974) ... Dr. Richard Green
 1974 Port of Secrets (TV Mini Series)
Ranger
 1974 Churchill's People (TV Series)
Marcellus
- Pritan (1974) ... Marcellus
 1973 Murder Must Advertise (TV Mini Series)
Mr. Tallboy
- Episode #1.4 (1973) ... Mr. Tallboy
- Episode #1.3 (1973) ... Mr. Tallboy
- Episode #1.2 (1973) ... Mr. Tallboy
- Episode #1.1 (1973) ... Mr. Tallboy
 1969-1973 Radiopartio (TV Series)
Jerry Shand / Trench
- Pieces (1973) ... Trench
- According to Plan: Part 2 (1969) ... Jerry Shand
- According to Plan: Part 1 (1969) ... Jerry Shand
 1969-1971 The Flaxton Boys (TV Series)
The Venerable / Wellington Moth / Captain Stearman, RHA
- 1928: Trouble in the Air (1971) ... The Venerable
- 1890: The Homecoming (1970) ... Wellington Moth
- 1854: The Bridge (1969) ... Captain Stearman, RHA
 1971 Sherlock Holmesin kilpailijat (TV Series)
Dr. Hart
- A Message from the Deep Sea (1971) ... Dr. Hart
 1971 The Raging Moon
Doctor
 1970 Manhunt (TV Series)
Eddie
- The Losers (1970) ... Eddie
 1970 Mister Jerico (TV Movie)
Receptionist
 1969 Coronation Street (TV Series)
Doctor
- Episode #1.925 (1969) ... Doctor
- Episode #1.924 (1969) ... Doctor
 1969 Special Branch (TV Series)
Lawyer
- Smokescreen (1969) ... Lawyer
 1969 The Newcomers (TV Series)
Cedric McDermott
- Episode #1.384 (1969) ... Cedric McDermott
- Episode #1.383 (1969) ... Cedric McDermott
 1968 Frontier (TV Series)
Captain Hume
- His Lordship (1968) ... Captain Hume
 1968 Virgin of the Secret Service (TV Series)
Sayid
- The Pyramid Plot (1968) ... Sayid
 1967 Pyhimys (TV Series)
Omar
- The Gadic Collection (1967) ... Omar
 1965-1966 Emergency-Ward 10 (TV Series)
Mr. Verity
- A Little Learning (1966) ... Mr. Verity
- Shadow of a Clown (1966) ... Mr. Verity
- Beneath the Skin (1966) ... Mr. Verity
- Episode #1.942 (1966) ... Mr. Verity
- Episode #1.941 (1966) ... Mr. Verity
 1963 The Odd Man (TV Series)
Salesman
- A Pattern of Little Silver Devils (1963) ... Salesman
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Provided a commentary for the Doctor Who DVD "Timelash". See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography | 4 Interviews | 1 Article | See more »

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)

Spouse:

Janet Lees-Price  (her death)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

The difference between the United Kingdom and the United States is that in the United Kingdom, a hundred miles is a long distance; in the United States, a hundred years is a long time. See more »

Trivia:

In 2003, he, Andrew Mark Sewell, and Simon Moorhead formed a consortium called 'B7 Enterprises' that had acquired the rights acquired the rights to Blake's 7 (1978) from Terry Nation's widow. The plan was to revive the show as a mini-series, starring Darrow in his original role as Avon, but due to disagreements about the direction of the show, he has since left the consortium. See more »

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