William Hartnell
William Hartnell was an actor, born 1908, died 1975.
William Henry Hartnell was an English actor. He is best remembered for his portrayal of the first incarnation of the Doctor in Doctor Who from 1963 to 1966. Years earlier, he was associated with tough military roles, including in the television sitcom The Army Game (1957, 1961) and the film Carry On Sergeant (1958), following several years in stage and comedy work. His legacy became overshadowed by the popularity and acclaim for his performance as the Doctor, who became one of the most popular and iconic characters in British television history.
Movies (13)
- Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor (2013)
- Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song (2015)
- Hell Drivers (1957)
- The Way Ahead (1944)
- An Adventure in Space and Time (2013)
- Odd Man Out (1947)
- Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time (2017)
- This Sporting Life (1963)
- Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst (1957)
- The Magic Box (1952)
- Carry On Sergeant (1958)
- Footsteps in the Fog (1955)
- The Mouse That Roared (1959)