Portrait of Sylvester McCoy

Sylvester McCoy

Bio: Sylvester McCoy (born Percy James Patrick Kent-Smith; 20 August 1943) is a Scottish actor and physical comedian. He is best known for playing the seventh incarnation of the Doctor in the long-running science fiction television series Doctor Who from 1987 to 1989—the final Doctor of the original run—and briefly returning in a television film in 1996
Born: Fri, Aug 20 1943
Birthplace: Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
Sylvester McCoy is 81 years old
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Poster of The Apocalypse Box
The Apocalypse Box
Sylvester McCoy was
80 in The Apocalypse Box
as 'Peter Mann'.
Thu, Aug 01 2024
Poster of Dead Before They Wake
Dead Before They Wake
Sylvester McCoy was
80 in Dead Before They Wake
as 'Evan'.
Tue, May 14 2024
Poster of Talking Doctor Who
Talking Doctor Who
Sylvester McCoy was
80 in Talking Doctor Who
as 'Self / The Doctor (7) (archive footage)'.
Wed, Nov 01 2023
Poster of Doctor on Display: Blackpool 2
Doctor on Display: Blackpool 2
Sylvester McCoy was
80 in Doctor on Display: Blackpool 2
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 02 2023
Poster of Sylvester McCoy Uncut
Sylvester McCoy Uncut
Sylvester McCoy was
80 in Sylvester McCoy Uncut
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Aug 21 2023
Poster of Necronomicon
Necronomicon
Sylvester McCoy was
79 in Necronomicon
as 'The Book Seller (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 31 2023
Poster of Bug-Eyed Monsters Invade the Earth!
Bug-Eyed Monsters Invade the Earth!
Sylvester McCoy was
79 in Bug-Eyed Monsters Invade the Earth!
as 'Klakk (voice)'.
Fri, Oct 07 2022
Poster of The Munsters: Return to Mockingbird Lane
The Munsters: Return to Mockingbird Lane
Sylvester McCoy was
79 in The Munsters: Return to Mockingbird Lane
as 'Igor / Self'.
Tue, Sep 27 2022
Poster of The Munsters
The Munsters
Sylvester McCoy was
79 in The Munsters
as 'Igor'.
Tue, Sep 27 2022
Poster of Christmas with Strangers
Christmas with Strangers
Sylvester McCoy was
78 in Christmas with Strangers
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 26 2021
Poster of Doctor Who: 24 Carat
Doctor Who: 24 Carat
Sylvester McCoy was
77 in Doctor Who: 24 Carat
as 'The Doctor'.
Thu, Jan 21 2021
Poster of Lost at Christmas
Lost at Christmas
Sylvester McCoy was
77 in Lost at Christmas
as 'Ernie'.
Fri, Dec 04 2020
Poster of The Owners
The Owners
Sylvester McCoy was
77 in The Owners
as 'Richard Huggins'.
Thu, Aug 27 2020
Poster of Conjuring: The Book of the Dead
Conjuring: The Book of the Dead
Sylvester McCoy was
76 in Conjuring: The Book of the Dead
as 'Book Seller (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 17 2020
Poster of The Circuit
The Circuit
Sylvester McCoy was
75 in The Circuit
Tue, Feb 26 2019
Poster of The Doctors: The Sylvester McCoy Years
The Doctors: The Sylvester McCoy Years
Sylvester McCoy was
75 in The Doctors: The Sylvester McCoy Years
Tue, Jan 01 2019
Poster of Hangover in Death Valley
Hangover in Death Valley
Sylvester McCoy was
75 in Hangover in Death Valley
as 'General Zwick (archive footage)'.
Thu, Dec 06 2018
Poster of Beauty
Beauty
Sylvester McCoy was
74 in Beauty
as 'Henry'.
Sun, Jan 07 2018
Poster of Slumber
Slumber
Sylvester McCoy was
74 in Slumber
as 'Amado'.
Fri, Dec 01 2017
Poster of Punk Strut: The Movie
Punk Strut: The Movie
Sylvester McCoy was
72 in Punk Strut: The Movie
as 'DJ'.
Fri, Jan 01 2016
Poster of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Sylvester McCoy was
71 in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
as 'Radagast the Brown'.
Wed, Dec 10 2014
Poster of Doctor Who: The Ultimate Time Lord with Peter Davison
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Time Lord with Peter Davison
Sylvester McCoy was
70 in Doctor Who: The Ultimate Time Lord with Peter Davison
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 01 2014
Poster of The Seventeenth Kind
The Seventeenth Kind
Sylvester McCoy was
70 in The Seventeenth Kind
as 'Rusty'.
Tue, Jul 01 2014
Poster of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Sylvester McCoy was
70 in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
as 'Radagast the Brown'.
Wed, Dec 11 2013
Poster of Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty
Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty
Sylvester McCoy was
70 in Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
Sylvester McCoy was
70 in The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
Sylvester McCoy was
70 in Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
as 'The Doctor (7) (archive footage)'.
Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of The Christmas Candle
The Christmas Candle
Sylvester McCoy was
70 in The Christmas Candle
as 'Edward Haddington'.
Fri, Nov 22 2013
Poster of Ian Levine: Downtime Redux
Ian Levine: Downtime Redux
Sylvester McCoy was
70 in Ian Levine: Downtime Redux
as 'The Doctor'.
Mon, Nov 18 2013
Poster of Doctor Who Explained
Doctor Who Explained
Sylvester McCoy was
70 in Doctor Who Explained
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 01 2013
Poster of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Sylvester McCoy was
69 in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
as 'Radagast the Brown'.
Wed, Dec 12 2012
Poster of The Inspector Chronicles
The Inspector Chronicles
Sylvester McCoy was
69 in The Inspector Chronicles
as 'Uncle Roderick'.
Mon, Sep 10 2012
Poster of Eldorado
Eldorado
Sylvester McCoy was
68 in Eldorado
as 'General Zwick'.
Mon, Jan 30 2012
Poster of Doctor Who: Tales Lost in Time
Doctor Who: Tales Lost in Time
Sylvester McCoy was
68 in Doctor Who: Tales Lost in Time
Mon, Oct 31 2011
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
Sylvester McCoy was
64 in King Lear
as 'The Fool'.
Wed, Aug 06 2008
Poster of Davros Connections
Davros Connections
Sylvester McCoy was
64 in Davros Connections
as '(archival footage)'.
Mon, Nov 26 2007
Poster of Skill vs. Will: The Making of 'Rocky Balboa'
Skill vs. Will: The Making of 'Rocky Balboa'
Sylvester McCoy was
63 in Skill vs. Will: The Making of 'Rocky Balboa'
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 27 2007
Poster of Manilla Envelopes
Manilla Envelopes
Sylvester McCoy was
62 in Manilla Envelopes
as 'Duncan'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Doctor Who: A New Dimension
Doctor Who: A New Dimension
Sylvester McCoy was
61 in Doctor Who: A New Dimension
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of The Story of Doctor Who
The Story of Doctor Who
Sylvester McCoy was
60 in The Story of Doctor Who
Tue, Dec 30 2003
Poster of My Doctor Who Diary
My Doctor Who Diary
Sylvester McCoy was
59 in My Doctor Who Diary
Wed, Dec 25 2002
Poster of Doctor Who: Death Comes to Time
Doctor Who: Death Comes to Time
Sylvester McCoy was
58 in Doctor Who: Death Comes to Time
as 'The Doctor'.
Fri, May 03 2002
Poster of Then & Now
Then & Now
Sylvester McCoy was
57 in Then & Now
Thu, Feb 01 2001
Poster of Do You Have a Licence to Save this Planet?
Do You Have a Licence to Save this Planet?
Sylvester McCoy was
57 in Do You Have a Licence to Save this Planet?
as 'The Foot Doctor'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of The Mumbo Jumbo
The Mumbo Jumbo
Sylvester McCoy was
57 in The Mumbo Jumbo
as 'Mr. Tallman'.
Tue, Oct 24 2000
Poster of Adventures in Space and Time
Adventures in Space and Time
Sylvester McCoy was
56 in Adventures in Space and Time
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Nov 13 1999
Poster of Where on Earth Is Katy Manning?
Where on Earth Is Katy Manning?
Sylvester McCoy was
54 in Where on Earth Is Katy Manning?
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Beyond Fear
Beyond Fear
Sylvester McCoy was
53 in Beyond Fear
as 'Michael Samms'.
Sun, Mar 30 1997
Poster of Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns
Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns
Sylvester McCoy was
53 in Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns
as 'Flynn'.
Sat, Oct 19 1996
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Sylvester McCoy was
52 in Doctor Who
as 'The Doctor'.
Sun, May 12 1996
Poster of Bidding Adieu: A Video Diary
Bidding Adieu: A Video Diary
Sylvester McCoy was
52 in Bidding Adieu: A Video Diary
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 01 1996
Poster of I Was a Doctor Who Monster!
I Was a Doctor Who Monster!
Sylvester McCoy was
52 in I Was a Doctor Who Monster!
as 'Presenter'.
Thu, Jan 18 1996
Poster of Ghostlands
Ghostlands
Sylvester McCoy was
52 in Ghostlands
as 'Edward Parfitt'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of The Doctors: 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond
The Doctors: 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond
Sylvester McCoy was
52 in The Doctors: 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond
Fri, Sep 01 1995
Poster of Leapin' Leprechauns
Leapin' Leprechauns
Sylvester McCoy was
51 in Leapin' Leprechauns
as 'Flynn'.
Wed, Jul 26 1995
Poster of Stranger than Fiction 2: From Script to Screen
Stranger than Fiction 2: From Script to Screen
Sylvester McCoy was
51 in Stranger than Fiction 2: From Script to Screen
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Myth Makers 28: Sylvester McCoy
Myth Makers 28: Sylvester McCoy
Sylvester McCoy was
50 in Myth Makers 28: Sylvester McCoy
Wed, May 25 1994
Poster of Stranger than Fiction
Stranger than Fiction
Sylvester McCoy was
50 in Stranger than Fiction
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of The Zero Imperative
The Zero Imperative
Sylvester McCoy was
50 in The Zero Imperative
as 'Dr. Colin Dove'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time
Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time
Sylvester McCoy was
50 in Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time
as 'The 7th Doctor'.
Sat, Nov 27 1993
Poster of The Airzone Solution
The Airzone Solution
Sylvester McCoy was
49 in The Airzone Solution
as 'Anthony Stanwick'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Doctor Who: The Hartnell Years
Doctor Who: The Hartnell Years
Sylvester McCoy was
47 in Doctor Who: The Hartnell Years
as 'Host'.
Mon, Jun 03 1991
Poster of Thrill Kill Video Club
Thrill Kill Video Club
Sylvester McCoy was
47 in Thrill Kill Video Club
as 'Spoons'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of The PanoptiCon Tapes V
The PanoptiCon Tapes V
Sylvester McCoy was
46 in The PanoptiCon Tapes V
Fri, Jan 05 1990
Poster of The PanoptiCon Tapes IV
The PanoptiCon Tapes IV
Sylvester McCoy was
46 in The PanoptiCon Tapes IV
Thu, Jan 04 1990
Poster of The PanoptiCon Tapes III
The PanoptiCon Tapes III
Sylvester McCoy was
46 in The PanoptiCon Tapes III
Wed, Jan 03 1990
Poster of The PanoptiCon Tapes II
The PanoptiCon Tapes II
Sylvester McCoy was
46 in The PanoptiCon Tapes II
Tue, Jan 02 1990
Poster of The PanoptiCon Tapes
The PanoptiCon Tapes
Sylvester McCoy was
46 in The PanoptiCon Tapes
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Doctor Who: Survival
Doctor Who: Survival
Sylvester McCoy was
46 in Doctor Who: Survival
as 'The Doctor'.
Wed, Dec 06 1989
Poster of Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric
Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric
Sylvester McCoy was
46 in Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric
as 'The Doctor'.
Wed, Nov 15 1989
Poster of Doctor Who: Ghost Light
Doctor Who: Ghost Light
Sylvester McCoy was
46 in Doctor Who: Ghost Light
as 'The Doctor'.
Wed, Oct 18 1989
Poster of Doctor Who: Battlefield
Doctor Who: Battlefield
Sylvester McCoy was
46 in Doctor Who: Battlefield
as 'The Doctor'.
Wed, Sep 27 1989
Poster of Doctor Who: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy
Doctor Who: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy
Sylvester McCoy was
45 in Doctor Who: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy
as 'The Doctor'.
Wed, Dec 14 1988
Poster of Doctor Who: Silver Nemesis
Doctor Who: Silver Nemesis
Sylvester McCoy was
45 in Doctor Who: Silver Nemesis
as 'The Doctor'.
Wed, Dec 07 1988
Poster of Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol
Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol
Sylvester McCoy was
45 in Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol
as 'The Doctor'.
Wed, Nov 16 1988
Poster of Doctor Who: Remembrance of the Daleks
Doctor Who: Remembrance of the Daleks
Sylvester McCoy was
45 in Doctor Who: Remembrance of the Daleks
as 'The Doctor'.
Wed, Oct 26 1988
Poster of Doctor Who: Dragonfire
Doctor Who: Dragonfire
Sylvester McCoy was
44 in Doctor Who: Dragonfire
as 'The Doctor'.
Mon, Dec 07 1987
Poster of Doctor Who: Delta and the Bannermen
Doctor Who: Delta and the Bannermen
Sylvester McCoy was
44 in Doctor Who: Delta and the Bannermen
as 'The Doctor'.
Mon, Nov 16 1987
Poster of Doctor Who: Paradise Towers
Doctor Who: Paradise Towers
Sylvester McCoy was
44 in Doctor Who: Paradise Towers
as 'The Doctor'.
Mon, Oct 26 1987
Poster of Doctor Who: Time and the Rani
Doctor Who: Time and the Rani
Sylvester McCoy was
44 in Doctor Who: Time and the Rani
as 'The Doctor'.
Mon, Sep 28 1987
Poster of Three Kinds of Heat
Three Kinds of Heat
Sylvester McCoy was
43 in Three Kinds of Heat
as 'Harry Pimm'.
Mon, Jun 01 1987
Poster of The PanoptiCon Tapes VI
The PanoptiCon Tapes VI
Sylvester McCoy was
43 in The PanoptiCon Tapes VI
Mon, Dec 01 1986
Poster of Electric in the City
Electric in the City
Sylvester McCoy was
36 in Electric in the City
as 'Kerwin'.
Fri, May 23 1980
Poster of The Secret Policeman's Ball
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Sylvester McCoy was
36 in The Secret Policeman's Ball
as 'Various Roles'.
Sat, Dec 22 1979
Poster of Dracula
Dracula
Sylvester McCoy was
35 in Dracula
as 'Walter'.
Fri, Jul 20 1979
Poster of Big Jim and the Figaro Club
Big Jim and the Figaro Club
Sylvester McCoy was
35 in Big Jim and the Figaro Club
as 'Turps'.
Sun, Jun 24 1979
Poster of The Ken Campbell Roadshow
The Ken Campbell Roadshow
Sylvester McCoy was
27 in The Ken Campbell Roadshow
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Sylvester: Who's the Real McCoy?
Sylvester: Who's the Real McCoy?
Sylvester McCoy will be
81+ in Sylvester: Who's the Real McCoy?
as 'Self'.
Unreleased
Poster of You - Story and Glory of a Masterpiece
You - Story and Glory of a Masterpiece
Sylvester McCoy will be
81+ in You - Story and Glory of a Masterpiece
as 'Museum attendant / Vasilij Grossman'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Tales of the Tardis
Tales of the Tardis
Sylvester McCoy was
80+ in Tales of the Tardis
as 'The Doctor'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 01 2023
Poster of The Real Marigold Hotel
The Real Marigold Hotel
Sylvester McCoy was
72+ in The Real Marigold Hotel
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 26 2016
Poster of Thunderbirds Are Go!
Thunderbirds Are Go!
Sylvester McCoy was
71+ in Thunderbirds Are Go!
as 'Aezethril the Wizard (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 04 2015
Poster of Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited
Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited
Sylvester McCoy was
69+ in Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 27 2013
Poster of Father Brown
Father Brown
Sylvester McCoy was
69+ in Father Brown
as 'Dr. Angus McClurgy'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 2013
Poster of Pointless Celebrities
Pointless Celebrities
Sylvester McCoy was
67+ in Pointless Celebrities
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 04 2011
Poster of Mayo
Mayo
Sylvester McCoy was
62+ in Mayo
as 'Reverend Beaver'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 2006
Poster of Doctor Who Confidential
Doctor Who Confidential
Sylvester McCoy was
61+ in Doctor Who Confidential
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Sylvester McCoy was
61+ in Doctor Who
as 'The Doctor (archive footage), The Doctor'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Still Game
Still Game
Sylvester McCoy was
59+ in Still Game
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 06 2002
Poster of The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
Sylvester McCoy was
54+ in The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
as 'Mr, Dowling'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1997
Poster of Space Cadets
Space Cadets
Sylvester McCoy was
53+ in Space Cadets
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 15 1997
Poster of Ready Steady Cook
Ready Steady Cook
Sylvester McCoy was
51+ in Ready Steady Cook
as 'Self - Contestant'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 1994
Poster of Frank Stubbs Promotes
Frank Stubbs Promotes
Sylvester McCoy was
49+ in Frank Stubbs Promotes
as 'Angus'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 12 1993
Poster of GMTV
GMTV
Sylvester McCoy was
49+ in GMTV
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Going Live!
Going Live!
Sylvester McCoy was
44+ in Going Live!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of It's Wicked
It's Wicked
Sylvester McCoy was
43+ in It's Wicked
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 25 1987
Poster of Doctor Who Then & Now
Doctor Who Then & Now
Sylvester McCoy was
43+ in Doctor Who Then & Now
as 'Doctor Who'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Sylvester McCoy was
43+ in Casualty
as 'Kev the Rev, Ashley Millington'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of The Last Place on Earth
The Last Place on Earth
Sylvester McCoy was
41+ in The Last Place on Earth
as 'Lt. 'Birdie' Bowers'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 18 1985
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Sylvester McCoy was
41+ in The Bill
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Big Jim And The Figaro Club
Big Jim And The Figaro Club
Sylvester McCoy was
37+ in Big Jim And The Figaro Club
as 'Turps'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 08 1981
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Sylvester McCoy was
34+ in An Audience with...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Tiswas
Tiswas
Sylvester McCoy was
30+ in Tiswas
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 05 1974
Poster of Vision On
Vision On
Sylvester McCoy was
20+ in Vision On
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 06 1964
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Sylvester McCoy was
20+ in Doctor Who
as 'The Doctor'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963