William Hartnell (1908–1975) |
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William Hartnell was born on 8 January 1908, just south of St. Pancras station in London. In press materials in the 1940s he claimed that his father was a farmer and later a stockbroker; it turns out that he had actually been born out of wedlock, as his biography "Who's There?" states. At age 16 he was adopted by Hugh Blaker, a well-known art ...
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Born:in St. Pancras, London, England, UKDied:(age 67) in Marden, Kent, England, UK |
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Actor (90 credits)
Actor (90 credits)
1963-1973
Doctor Who
(TV Series)
Dr. Who / The Abbot of Amboise / The Doctor
Dr. Who / The Abbot of Amboise / The Doctor
- The Three Doctors: Episode Four
(1973)
... Dr. Who
- The Three Doctors: Episode Three
(1973)
... Dr. Who
- The Three Doctors: Episode Two
(1973)
... Dr. Who
- The Three Doctors: Episode One
(1972)
... Dr. Who
- The Tenth Planet: Episode 4
(1966)
... Dr. Who
1963
The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre
(TV Series)
Insp. Roberts
Insp. Roberts
- To Have and to Hold
(1963)
... Insp. Roberts
1957-1960
The Army Game
(TV Series)
CSM Percy Bullimore / Sergeant Major Percy Bullimore / CSM Bullimore
CSM Percy Bullimore / Sergeant Major Percy Bullimore / CSM Bullimore
- The Artist
(1960)
... CSM Percy Bullimore
- The Kindest Man in Britain
(1960)
... CSM Percy Bullimore
- Waltzing Matilda
(1960)
... CSM Percy Bullimore
- It's in the Book
(1960)
... CSM Percy Bullimore
- Insurance
(1960)
... CSM Percy Bullimore
1960
ITV Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
Jim / Reynolds
Jim / Reynolds
- After the Party
(1960)
... Jim
- Place of My Own
(1960)
... Reynolds
1958-1959
Dial 999
(TV Series)
Jeff Richards / Joss Crawford
Jeff Richards / Joss Crawford
- 50,000 Hands
(1959)
... Jeff Richards
- The Killing Job
(1958)
... Joss Crawford
1936
Parisian Life
(as Billy Hartnell)
1936
The Shadow of Mike Emerald
(uncredited)
1936
The Crimson Circle
(as Billy Hartnell)
1935
Old Faithful
(as Billy Hartnell)
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Self (2 credits)
Self (2 credits)
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Archive footage (86 credits)
Archive footage (86 credits)
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(23rd August 1965) Was the castaway on BBC Radio's "Desert Island Discs" show. His luxury item was a supply of cigarettes, his chosen book was G.M. Trevelyan's "English Social History" and his selected record was Charlie Chaplin's "Spring Song" (from "A King in New York"). See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 1 Print Biography | 1 Portrayal | 4 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Billy Hartnell | Bill HartnellHeight:
5' 8" (1.73 m)
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I was so pleased to be offered Doctor Who (1963). To me kids are the greatest audience - and the greatest critics - in the world. See more »Nickname:
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