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This is a list of actors who have made guest appearances in Doctor Who. These actors were well-known names at the time of their appearance in the series, which frequently caused interest in the media towards the latest story. Actors who became famous after their Doctor Who appearance are not present in this list. First Doctor stories
Ncuti Gatwa. Fourteen actors have portrayed the Doctor in a leading role in Doctor Who. Since the beginning of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who in 1963, many actors have played the title character of the Doctor on television and in various BBC -licensed spin-offs on television, stage, radio, film, audio plays, and webcasts.
Actor (role)TenureFirst Regular AppearanceLast Regular AppearanceNcuti Gatwa ( Fifteenth Doctor )9 December 2023 – present (5 months, 1 ...IncumbentDavid Tennant ( Fourteenth Doctor )23 October 2022 – 9 December 2023 (1 ...Jodie Whittaker ( Thirteenth Doctor)25 December 2017 – 23 October 2022 (4 ...Peter Capaldi ( Twelfth Doctor)25 December 2013 – 25 December 2017 (4 ...- First Doctor: William Hartnell
- Second Doctor: Patrick Troughton
- Third Doctor: Jon Pertwee
- Fourth Doctor: Tom Baker
- Fifth Doctor: Peter Davison
- Sixth Doctor: Colin Baker
- Valeyard: Michael Jayston
- Seventh Doctor: Sylvester Mccoy
- Eighth Doctor: Paul Mcgann
- Ninth Doctor: Christopher Eccleston
The actor who first introduced the protagonist of Doctor Who to the world back in 1963 was William Hartnell. The initial incarnation of the Time Lord helmed the TARDIS for three years and four series from1963 to 1966. Hartnell’s portrayal of The Doctor was at first stubborn and distrustful. However, he mellowed into a friendly character over time, ...
Patrick Troughton played the second version of The Doctor in Doctor Who between November 1966 – June 1969. After the first Doctor became weak while battling the Cybermen, rather than die, his body renewed itself and he transformed into a new person. This renewal would shape what eventually become known as regeneration, now an essential aspect of Th...
Jon Pertwee played The Third Doctor for five series between 1970 and 1974. This Doctor was a dapper and suave man who was highly technologically orientated. The introduction of Pertwee’s Doctor marked the first big narrative shift in the series. Production issues led to all of his early stories taking place on earth, where The Doctor had been exile...
The Fourth Doctor was portrayed by Tom Baker from 1974 – 1981. Baker played the character for a total of seven series and remains the actor with the longest tenure in the role. This version of The Doctor was warm and whimsical and at times could be incredibly brooding and prone to righteous anger. His eccentric speech and style, which includes his ...
Peter Davison played the Fifth version of The Doctor for three series between 1982 and 1984. Similar to Baker before him, Davison’s Doctor donned an iconic wardrobe – the character opted to wear an Edwardian cricketer outfit due to his fascination with the Edwardian and Victorian eras. The Fifth Doctor was well-mannered and was always willing to he...
Colin Baker was the actor who took on the role of the protagonist’s sixth incarnation in Doctor Who. He played the character for three series between 1984 – 1986. The Sixth Doctor wears an eccentric outfit of mismatched vibrant clothes and had a personality that was extremely brash compared to his predecessor’s. This Doctor was stubborn, melodramat...
The Valeyard is played by Michael Jayston and is an incarnation of The Doctor featured in the 1986 serial ‘The Trial of a Time Lord.’ Rather than a typical regeneration, Valeyard is described as an embodiment of The Doctor’s darker side which existed sometime after his twelfth transformation. Valeyard’s exact origins and place in the timeline have ...
Sylvester McCoy played the Seventh Doctor between 1987 and 1989 for three series. This version of the Time Lord was a thoughtful and whimsical man who was a fairly comedic character, to begin with. Over time, however, he developed a darker nature and became much more secretive. Despite his initial light-hearted behavior, his true nature was that of...
Paul McGann played the Eighth Doctor in the 1996 TV film, Doctor Who, which was produced in an attempt to reignite interest after the series was canceled in 1989. The Eighth Doctor is a charming, romantic, and enthusiastic man who is joined on his adventure by medical doctor Grace Holloway (Daphne Ashbrook). While the film, unfortunately, wasn’t ab...
In 2005, Doctor Who was revived for the modern era with Christopher Ecclestontaking the lead as the Ninth Doctor. Although the actor would only appear for one series, and a total of 13 episodes, his version of the character was instrumental in introducing the franchise to a brand new generation. The Ninth Doctor was far less eccentric than previous...
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Doctor Who (TV Series 2023– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Doctor Who: Created by Sydney Newman. With David Tennant, Matt Smith, Nicholas Briggs, Jon Davey. The further adventures in time and space of the alien adventurer known as the Doctor and his companions from planet Earth.
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3. Jan. 2024 · By Shawn S. Lealos & Kath Leroy. Updated Jan 3, 2024. Link copied to clipboard. Summary. Ncuti Gatwa is the first full-time Black Doctor in Doctor Who's history, bringing a unique stamp to the iconic role. Each actor who portrays the Doctor has a unique take on the character, defining the show during their time in the role.
Beginning with William Hartnell, fourteen actors have headlined the series as the Doctor; as of 2024, Ncuti Gatwa leads the series as the Fifteenth Doctor.
