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Nov 25, 2023 · Doctor Who has battled enemies across space and time for a record-breaking 60 years, in the longest-running television sci-fi series ever. For actor Patrick Troughton, who played the second ...
Doctor Who (1963–1996) Season 4. Introducing the Second Doctor, the concept of regeneration, Macra and the mighty Cybermen!
Patrick Troughton took over the role of the Doctor in 1966, replacing William Hartnell. In something of a precedent in TV; could a successful show carry-on, with a different actor – in the same lead role? Troughton was an experienced TV performer, in his own right. Having appeared, in many TV-series and movies.
Feb 1, 2012 · Michael Troughton is an English actor, writer and teacher. He is the son of actor Patrick Troughton (known for his lead role in Doctor Who in the 1960s) and the younger brother of David Troughton. He has appeared in many film, television and theatre roles, most notably as Sir Piers Fletcher-Dervish in The New Statesman from 1987 to 1992.
Jan 22, 2021 · Rather than end the show with Hartnell's departure, producers leaned into the character's alien nature and just recast the role in 1966 with Patrick Troughton, whose portrayal helped establish many of the hero's unique qualities. However, after three years Troughton also left the role behind -- but for very different reasons than Hartnell.
John Devon Roland Pertwee (/ ˈ p ɜːr t w iː /; 7 July 1919 – 20 May 1996), known professionally as Jon Pertwee, was an English actor.Born into a theatrical family, he became nationally known as a comedy actor, playing Chief Petty Officer Pertwee (and three other roles) in the BBC Radio sitcom The Navy Lark (1959–1977) and appearing in four films in the Carry On series.
Parent. Patrick Troughton (father) Relatives. Michael Troughton (brother) Harry Melling (nephew) David Troughton (born 9 June 1950) is an English actor. He is known for his Shakespearean roles on the British stage and for his many roles on British television, including Dr Bob Buzzard in A Very Peculiar Practice and Ricky Hanson in New Tricks .
