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Acting
Patrick Troughton
Patrick Troughton is best known for Doctor Who, Space: 1999, Inspector Morse and The Persuaders!. Patrick Troughton was born on March 25, 1920. Patrick Troughton died on March 28, 1987 at the age of 67.
- Born
- March 25, 1920
- Place of birth
- Mill Hill, London, England, UK
- Died
- March 28, 1987 (67 years old)
Biography
Patrick George Troughton (25 March 1920 – 28 March 1987) was an English actor. He was classically trained for the stage but became most widely known for his roles in television and film. His work included appearances in several fantasy, science fiction and horror films, and playing the second incarnation of the Doctor in the long-running British science-fiction television series Doctor Who from 1966 to 1969; he reprised the role in 1972-1973, 1983 and 1985.
Known for
Filmography
- 2023Tales of the TardisThe Doctor
- 2020Doctor Who: Fury from the DeepThe Doctor (voice)
- 2013Doctor Who: The Doctors RevisitedSelf
- 1994The World of HammerSelf (archive footage)
- 1987Inspector MorseGeorge Jackson
- 1987Doctor Who Then & NowDoctor Who
- 1987Yesterday's DreamsJack
- 1987Knights of GodArthur
- 1986The Two of UsPerce
- 1985Super GranGreat Sporran of the Isles
- 1985Summer SeasonGerald
- 1984The Box of DelightsCole Hawlings
- 1983DramaramaInstructor
- 1982Foxy Lady
- 1982Shine on Harvey MoonWilf
- 1979MinderJoe Mancini
- 1979Only When I LaughJoe Perkins
- 1978All Creatures Great and SmallRoddy
- 1978Edward and Mrs SimpsonClement Atlee
- 1978The Famous FiveMr. Stick
- 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekRear Admiral Markham
- 1976Lorna Doone
- 1976The Feathered SerpentNasca
- 1976Yanks Go HomeLubbock
- 1975The SweeneyReg Crofts
- 1975SurvivorsJohn Millen
- 1975Angels
- 1975Space: 1999Archon
- 1975The Love SchoolFrederick Stephens
- 1974Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill
- 1974PlayhouseWilliam Pierce
- 1974Churchill's PeopleHainault
- 1974Village HallBill Lester
- 1973Warship
- 1973ThrillerLyall
- 1973Whoops BaghdadTamberlane the Terrible
- 1973Hawkeye, the PathfinderUncle Cap
- 1972ColditzPadre
- 1972Crown Court
- 1972Van der ValkFather Bosch
- 1972The ProtectorsBela Karoleon
- 1971The Persuaders!Count Marceau
- 1971Jason King
- 1970Play for TodayVictor Marsden
- 1970The Six Wives of Henry VIIIDuke of Norfolk
- 1970The GoodiesDr. Petal
- 1970DoomwatchLyon McArthur / Alan McArthur
- 1970On the HouseDoctor Stanley
- 1970Little WomenRobert March
- 1969Paul Temple
- 1969The Main ChanceFrederick Owen
- 1969ITV Saturday Night TheatreReilly
- 1967ITV PlayhouseMr. Fidler
- 1966Softly, Softly
- 1966David CopperfieldPawnbroker
- 1965Doctor Who: Lost in TimeThe Doctor
- 1965Out of the UnknownJimmy Reed
- 1965Thirty-Minute TheatreStuart Pendleton
- 1965A Tale of Two CitiesDr. Manette
- 1964Sherlock Holmes
- 1964HMS ParadiseCaptain Ahab Rudlow
- 1964The Wednesday PlayLord Fountain
- 1964Smuggler's BayRatsey
- 1963Doctor Who
- 1963EspionageJohn McBride
- 1963No Cloak - No DaggerTrev
- 1962Z-Cars
- 1962The SaintInsp. Gambetti
- 1962Dr. Finlay's Casebook
- 1962Compact
- 1962Man of the WorldThiboeuf
- 1962The Old Curiosity ShopDaniel Quilp
- 1961Sir Francis DrakeGazio
- 1960Danger ManBart
- 1960Sunday-Night PlayNarrator (voice)
- 1960Maigret
- 1959Interpol CallingSukru
- 1959No Hiding Place
- 1959The Third ManLuigi Carvossa
- 1959International DetectiveSilversmith
- 1958The Adventures of William TellHanzler
- 1956The Count of Monte Cristo
- 1955The Adventures of Robin HoodConstable
- 1955The Adventures of the Scarlet PimpernelSir Andrew Ffoulkes
- 1953Robin Hood
- 1950Sunday Night TheatreCardinal Wolsey
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Patrick Troughton been in?
Patrick Troughton is best known for Doctor Who, Space: 1999, Inspector Morse and The Persuaders!.
When was Patrick Troughton born?
Patrick Troughton was born on March 25, 1920. (Mill Hill, London, England, UK)
How old is Patrick Troughton?
Patrick Troughton died on March 28, 1987 at the age of 67.
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·