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William Hartnell (1908–1975)
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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Personal Details
Other Works:
He acted in Hugh Hastings' play, "Seagulls Over Sorrento," at the Apollo Theatre in London, England with John Gregson, Nigel Stock, Bernard Lee, and Ronald Shiner in the cast. Wallace Douglas was director. 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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Memories? There are so many. There was the occasion when I arrived at an air display in the TARDIS and the kids were convinced I had flown it there! On another occasion I went by limousine to open a local fete. When we got there the children just converged on the car cheering and shouting, their faces all lit up. I knew then just how much the Doctor really meant to them. See more »Trivia:
He was the first actor to play the role of the Doctor in Doctor Who (1963). He accepted the part after Cyril Cusack and Leslie French had turned it down. See more »Nickname:
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