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Acting
Timothy Dalton
Timothy Dalton is best known for The Crown, Penny Dreadful, Doom Patrol and Chuck. Timothy Dalton was born on March 21, 1946. Timothy Dalton is 80 years old (born March 21, 1946).
- Born
- March 21, 1946 (80 years old)
- Place of birth
- Colwyn Bay, Wales, UK
Biography
Timothy Leonard Dalton Leggett (born March 21, 1946) is a British actor. He gained international prominence as the fourth actor to portray fictional secret agent James Bond in the Eon Productions film series, starring in The Living Daylights (1987) and Licence to Kill (1989).
Beginning his career on stage, he made his film debut as Philip II of France in the 1968 historical drama The Lion in Winter. He took roles in the period films Wuthering Heights (1970), Cromwell (1970), and Mary, Queen of Scots (1971). Dalton also appeared in the films Flash Gordon (1980), The Rocketeer (1991), Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003), Hot Fuzz (2007) and The Tourist (2010).
On television, Dalton played Mr. Rochester in the BBC serial Jane Eyre (1983), Rhett Butler in the CBS miniseries Scarlett (1994), Rassilon in the BBC One sci-fi series Doctor Who (2009–2010), Sir Malcolm Murray on the Showtime horror drama Penny Dreadful (2014–2016), and the Chief on the DC Universe / HBO Max superhero series Doom Patrol (2019–2021). He portrayed Peter Townsend in the fifth season of The Crown.
Beginning his career on stage, he made his film debut as Philip II of France in the 1968 historical drama The Lion in Winter. He took roles in the period films Wuthering Heights (1970), Cromwell (1970), and Mary, Queen of Scots (1971). Dalton also appeared in the films Flash Gordon (1980), The Rocketeer (1991), Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003), Hot Fuzz (2007) and The Tourist (2010).
On television, Dalton played Mr. Rochester in the BBC serial Jane Eyre (1983), Rhett Butler in the CBS miniseries Scarlett (1994), Rassilon in the BBC One sci-fi series Doctor Who (2009–2010), Sir Malcolm Murray on the Showtime horror drama Penny Dreadful (2014–2016), and the Chief on the DC Universe / HBO Max superhero series Doom Patrol (2019–2021). He portrayed Peter Townsend in the fifth season of The Crown.
Known for
Filmography
- 20221923Donald Whitfield
- 2019Doom PatrolDr. Niles Caulder / The Chief
- 2017Rapunzel's Tangled AdventureDemanitus (voice)
- 2016The CrownPeter Townsend
- 2014Penny DreadfulMalcolm Murray
- 2008Unknown SenderMiles
- 2007ChuckAlexei Volkoff
- 2005HerculesAmphitryon
- 2004DunkirkNarrator
- 2004Agatha Christie's MarpleClive Trevelyan
- 1999CleopatraJulius Caesar
- 1994ScarlettRhett Butler
- 1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest
- 1992FramedEddie Myers / Phillip von Joel
- 1989Tales from the CryptLokai
- 1987Na siehste!Self
- 1986SinsEdmund Junot
- 1984Mistral's DaughterPerry Kilkullen
- 1983Jane EyreEdward Fairfax Rochester
- 1982NatureHost
- 1982Faerie Tale TheatreNarrator (voice)
- 1978CentennialOliver Seccombe
- 1978An Audience with...Self
- 1976Charlie's AngelsDamien Roth
- 1971Great PerformancesSelf
- 1971Film '72Self
- 1969Judge Dee
- 1967Sat'day While SundayPeter
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthClive Harrington
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameColonel Francis Burke
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Timothy Dalton been in?
Timothy Dalton is best known for The Crown, Penny Dreadful, Doom Patrol and Chuck.
When was Timothy Dalton born?
Timothy Dalton was born on March 21, 1946. (Colwyn Bay, Wales, UK)
How old is Timothy Dalton?
Timothy Dalton is 80 years old (born March 21, 1946).
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·