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Patrick Troughton was an accomplished English actor best known for playing the second incarnation of the Doctor in the long-running British science-fiction series Doctor Who. He also appeared in various other fantasy, science fiction, and horror productions throughout his career.
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Patrick George Troughtonwas 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 Omenand The Box of Delights (1984).
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Patrick Troughton was an English actor who is best known for playing the second incarnation of the Doctor in the long-running British science-fiction television series Doctor Who from 1966 to 1969.
Patrick Troughton was born on March 25, 1920.
Patrick Troughton appeared in several other fantasy, science fiction, and horror productions, including The Omen (1976) and The Box of Delights (1984).
Patrick Troughton reprised his role as the Doctor in Doctor Who in 1972–1973, 1983, and 1985.
Patrick Troughton was the second actor to portray the Doctor in the long-running British science-fiction television series Doctor Who, establishing the character’s ability to regenerate and paving the way for future Doctors.
Patrick Troughton passed away on March 28, 1987.
4 Quotes by Patrick Troughton
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It seems so long ago that I played the part of the Doctor.
Patrick TroughtonEnglish actor (1920-1987)
- 2.
I believed totally in the possibilities implied in the series. I never thought of it as fantasy. Far from it.
Patrick TroughtonEnglish actor (1920-1987)
- 3.
I’ve played so many different parts in the last 40 years.
Patrick TroughtonEnglish actor (1920-1987)
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I think space will be conquered through the mind rather than the clumsy medium of space travel.
Patrick TroughtonEnglish actor (1920-1987)