William Hartnell
(1908-1975)

actor, time traveller, and Doctor Who (1963-1966)

Died aged 67

William Henry Hartnell (8 January 1908 – 23 April 1975) 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. In film, Hartnell notably appeared in Brighton Rock (1949), The Mouse That Roared (1959) and This Sporting Life (1963). He was associated with military roles, playing Company Sergeant Major Percy Bullimore in the ITV sitcom The Army Game (1957, 1961) and Sergeant Grimshaw, the title character in the first Carry On film Carry On Sergeant (1958).

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William Hartnell 1908-1975 Doctor Who 1963-1966

BBC Television Centre, London, United Kingdom where they was

Doctor Who William Hartnell 1908-1975

BBC Television Centre, London, United Kingdom where they worked

William Hartnell 1908-1975 film & television actor worked here

Ealing Studios, London, United Kingdom where they worked