Patrick Troughton

Patrick Troughton
Troughton at a Doctor Who convention in Baltimore, Maryland, c. 1984
Born
Patrick George Troughton

(1920-03-25)25 March 1920
Died28 March 1987(1987-03-28) (aged 67)
Resting placeCremated; Ashes scattered at Bushy Park, Teddington, Greater London, England
Alma mater
OccupationActor
Years active1937–1987
Known forSecond incarnation of the Doctor in Doctor Who
Spouses
  • Margaret Dunlop
    (m. 1943; div. 1955)
  • Shelagh Holdup
    (m. 1976)
PartnerEthel Nuens (c. 1955–1975)
Children6, including David and Michael
Relatives

Patrick George Troughton (/ˈtrtən/;[1] 25 March 1920 – 28 March 1987) was an English actor best known for his roles in television and film. He played 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. His other work includes appearances in several fantasy, science fiction and horror productions including The Omen (1976) and The Box of Delights (1984).

  1. ^ See, for example, Terry Phillips's 1986 interview with Troughton.