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William Henry Hartnell ( / ˈhɑːrtnəl /; 8 January 1908 – 23 April 1975) was an English actor, who is best known for playing the original incarnation of the Doctor, in the long-running British science-fiction television series Doctor Who from 1963 to 1966; he reprised the role in 1972–1973.
He was portrayed by actor William Hartnell in the first three series from 1963 to 1966 and the tenth anniversary story The Three Doctors from 1972 to 1973.
William Hartnell (1908-1975) Actor. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 1:46. Doctor Who (2005–2022) 20 Videos. 28 Photos. William Hartnell was born on 8 January 1908, just south of St. Pancras railway station in London.
William Henry "Bill" Hartnell (born 8 January 1908 in St Pancras, London [1], died 23 April 1975 in Marden, Kent [2]) played the First Doctor from 1963 to 1966, beginning from An Unearthly Child to The Tenth Planet. He returned to the role in The Three Doctors, although a minimal involvement due...
William Hartnell. (1963-1966) The first Doctor, played by William Hartnell, did not start out as the friendliest. At one point in his first story, he wanted to bash a caveman’s head in with...
Apr 16, 2022 · A stealthy dive into the career and personality of William Henry Hartnell, including of course, the magic he brought to Doctor Who.IMAGES: ©BBC
During his three years in the role, Hartnell crafted a highly memorable character: a wonderfully eccentric grandfather figure whose crusty facade only thinly conceals a heart of gold; an ...
