Portrait of William Hartnell

William Hartnell

Bio: William Henry Hartnell (8 January 1908 – 23 April 1975), also known as Billy Hartnell or Bill Hartnell, was an English actor. Hartnell played the first incarnation of the Doctor in Doctor Who, from 1963 to 1966
Born: Wed, Jan 08 1908
Birthplace: St. Pancras, London, England, UK

Death: Wed, Apr 23 1975
William Hartnell is 67 years old
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Poster of Doctor Who: The Savages
Doctor Who: The Savages
William Hartnell will be
67 in Doctor Who: The Savages
as 'The Doctor (voice)'.
Mon, Mar 24 2025
Poster of Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
William Hartnell would have been no older than
67 in Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
as 'The Doctor (voice)'.
Sat, Mar 02 2024
Poster of Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour
Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour
William Hartnell would have been no older than
67 in Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour
as 'The Doctor (archive footage)'.
Thu, Nov 23 2023
Poster of Talking Doctor Who
Talking Doctor Who
William Hartnell would have been no older than
67 in Talking Doctor Who
as 'Self / The Doctor (1) (archive footage)'.
Wed, Nov 01 2023
Poster of Doctor Who: Galaxy 4
Doctor Who: Galaxy 4
William Hartnell would have been no older than
67 in Doctor Who: Galaxy 4
as 'The Doctor (voice)'.
Mon, Nov 15 2021
Poster of Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time
Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time
William Hartnell would have been no older than
67 in Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time
as 'The Doctor (1) (archive footage)'.
Mon, Dec 25 2017
Poster of Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
William Hartnell would have been no older than
67 in Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
as 'The Doctor (1) (archive footage)'.
Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of An Adventure in Space and Time
An Adventure in Space and Time
William Hartnell would have been no older than
67 in An Adventure in Space and Time
as 'The Doctor (1) (archive footage)'.
Thu, Nov 21 2013
Poster of Don't Lose Your Head
Don't Lose Your Head
William Hartnell would have been no older than
67 in Don't Lose Your Head
as 'The Doctor (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 28 2012
Poster of Vision On
Vision On
William Hartnell would have been no older than
67 in Vision On
as 'The Doctor (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 23 2012
Poster of The Sets of Marinus
The Sets of Marinus
William Hartnell would have been no older than
67 in The Sets of Marinus
as 'The Doctor (archive footage)'.
Mon, Sep 21 2009
Poster of Creation of the Daleks
Creation of the Daleks
William Hartnell would have been no older than
67 in Creation of the Daleks
as 'The Doctor (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 31 2006
Poster of Masters of Sound
Masters of Sound
William Hartnell would have been no older than
67 in Masters of Sound
as 'The Doctor (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 30 2006
Poster of Inside the Spaceship: The Story of the TARDIS
Inside the Spaceship: The Story of the TARDIS
William Hartnell would have been no older than
67 in Inside the Spaceship: The Story of the TARDIS
as 'The Doctor (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 30 2006
Poster of Remembering 'The Aztecs'
Remembering 'The Aztecs'
William Hartnell would have been no older than
67 in Remembering 'The Aztecs'
as 'The Doctor (archive footage)'.
Mon, Oct 21 2002
Poster of Doctor Who: The Five Doctors
Doctor Who: The Five Doctors
William Hartnell would have been no older than
67 in Doctor Who: The Five Doctors
as 'The Doctor (1) (archive footage)'.
Fri, Nov 25 1983
Poster of Doctor Who: Earthshock
Doctor Who: Earthshock
William Hartnell would have been no older than
67 in Doctor Who: Earthshock
as 'The Doctor (1) (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 16 1982
Poster of That's Carry On!
That's Carry On!
William Hartnell would have been no older than
67 in That's Carry On!
as 'Sergeant Grimshawe'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Doctor Who: The Three Doctors
Doctor Who: The Three Doctors
William Hartnell was
65 in Doctor Who: The Three Doctors
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Jan 20 1973
Poster of Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet
Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet
William Hartnell was
58 in Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet
as 'The Doctor (1)'.
Sat, Oct 29 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The Smugglers
Doctor Who: The Smugglers
William Hartnell was
58 in Doctor Who: The Smugglers
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Oct 01 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The War Machines
Doctor Who: The War Machines
William Hartnell was
58 in Doctor Who: The War Machines
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Jul 16 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The Savages
Doctor Who: The Savages
William Hartnell was
58 in Doctor Who: The Savages
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Jun 18 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The Gunfighters
Doctor Who: The Gunfighters
William Hartnell was
58 in Doctor Who: The Gunfighters
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, May 21 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
William Hartnell was
58 in Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Apr 23 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The Ark
Doctor Who: The Ark
William Hartnell was
58 in Doctor Who: The Ark
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Mar 26 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve
Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve
William Hartnell was
58 in Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve
as 'The Doctor/Abbot of Amboise'.
Sat, Feb 26 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan
Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan
William Hartnell was
58 in Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Jan 29 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The Myth Makers
Doctor Who: The Myth Makers
William Hartnell was
57 in Doctor Who: The Myth Makers
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Nov 06 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: Galaxy 4
Doctor Who: Galaxy 4
William Hartnell was
57 in Doctor Who: Galaxy 4
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Oct 02 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: The Time Meddler
Doctor Who: The Time Meddler
William Hartnell was
57 in Doctor Who: The Time Meddler
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Jul 24 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: The Chase
Doctor Who: The Chase
William Hartnell was
57 in Doctor Who: The Chase
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Jun 26 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: The Space Museum
Doctor Who: The Space Museum
William Hartnell was
57 in Doctor Who: The Space Museum
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, May 15 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: The Crusade
Doctor Who: The Crusade
William Hartnell was
57 in Doctor Who: The Crusade
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Apr 17 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: The Web Planet
Doctor Who: The Web Planet
William Hartnell was
57 in Doctor Who: The Web Planet
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Mar 20 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: The Romans
Doctor Who: The Romans
William Hartnell was
57 in Doctor Who: The Romans
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Feb 06 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: The Rescue
Doctor Who: The Rescue
William Hartnell was
57 in Doctor Who: The Rescue
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Jan 09 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth
Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth
William Hartnell was
56 in Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Dec 26 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: Planet of Giants
Doctor Who: Planet of Giants
William Hartnell was
56 in Doctor Who: Planet of Giants
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Nov 14 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror
Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror
William Hartnell was
56 in Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Sep 12 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: The Sensorites
Doctor Who: The Sensorites
William Hartnell was
56 in Doctor Who: The Sensorites
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Aug 01 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: The Aztecs
Doctor Who: The Aztecs
William Hartnell was
56 in Doctor Who: The Aztecs
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Jun 13 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus
Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus
William Hartnell was
56 in Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, May 16 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: Marco Polo
Doctor Who: Marco Polo
William Hartnell was
56 in Doctor Who: Marco Polo
as 'The Doctor'.
Sat, Apr 04 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction
Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction
William Hartnell was
56 in Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction
as 'Dr. Who'.
Sat, Feb 15 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: The Daleks
Doctor Who: The Daleks
William Hartnell was
56 in Doctor Who: The Daleks
as 'Dr. Who'.
Sat, Feb 01 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child
Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child
William Hartnell was
55 in Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child
as 'Dr. Who'.
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of The World Ten Times Over
The World Ten Times Over
William Hartnell was
55 in The World Ten Times Over
as 'Dad'.
Thu, Oct 31 1963
Poster of To Have and to Hold
To Have and to Hold
William Hartnell was
55 in To Have and to Hold
as 'Insp. Roberts'.
Mon, Jul 01 1963
Poster of Heavens Above!
Heavens Above!
William Hartnell was
55 in Heavens Above!
as 'Major Fowler'.
Mon, May 20 1963
Poster of This Sporting Life
This Sporting Life
William Hartnell was
55 in This Sporting Life
as ''Dad' Johnson'.
Thu, Feb 07 1963
Poster of Tomorrow at Ten
Tomorrow at Ten
William Hartnell was
54 in Tomorrow at Ten
as 'Freddie Maddox'.
Sat, Sep 01 1962
Poster of Piccadilly Third Stop
Piccadilly Third Stop
William Hartnell was
52 in Piccadilly Third Stop
as 'Colonel'.
Mon, Sep 05 1960
Poster of And the Same to You
And the Same to You
William Hartnell was
52 in And the Same to You
as 'Walter 'Wally' Burton'.
Mon, Feb 01 1960
Poster of Jackpot
Jackpot
William Hartnell was
51 in Jackpot
as 'Supt. Frawley'.
Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of The Desperate Man
The Desperate Man
William Hartnell was
51 in The Desperate Man
as 'Smith'.
Tue, Dec 01 1959
Poster of The Night We Dropped a Clanger
The Night We Dropped a Clanger
William Hartnell was
51 in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'Sgt. Bright'.
Sat, Oct 10 1959
Poster of The Mouse That Roared
The Mouse That Roared
William Hartnell was
51 in The Mouse That Roared
as 'Will Buckley'.
Fri, Jul 17 1959
Poster of Shake Hands with the Devil
Shake Hands with the Devil
William Hartnell was
51 in Shake Hands with the Devil
as 'Sergeant Jenkins'.
Wed, Jun 24 1959
Poster of Strictly Confidential
Strictly Confidential
William Hartnell was
50 in Strictly Confidential
Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of Carry On Sergeant
Carry On Sergeant
William Hartnell was
50 in Carry On Sergeant
as 'Sergeant Grimshawe'.
Sun, Aug 31 1958
Poster of Date with Disaster
Date with Disaster
William Hartnell was
49 in Date with Disaster
as 'Tracey'.
Wed, Jan 01 1958
Poster of The Hypnotist
The Hypnotist
William Hartnell was
49 in The Hypnotist
as 'Inspector Ross'.
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of Hell Drivers
Hell Drivers
William Hartnell was
49 in Hell Drivers
as 'Cartley, Hawlett Manager'.
Tue, Jul 23 1957
Poster of Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
William Hartnell was
49 in Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
as 'Leading Seaman Leslie Frank'.
Mon, Apr 01 1957
Poster of Tons of Trouble
Tons of Trouble
William Hartnell was
48 in Tons of Trouble
as 'Bert'.
Mon, Apr 09 1956
Poster of Private's Progress
Private's Progress
William Hartnell was
48 in Private's Progress
as 'Sgt. Sutton'.
Fri, Feb 17 1956
Poster of Doublecross
Doublecross
William Hartnell was
48 in Doublecross
as 'Herbert Whiteway'.
Wed, Feb 01 1956
Poster of Josephine and Men
Josephine and Men
William Hartnell was
47 in Josephine and Men
as 'Detective Sgt. Parsons'.
Wed, Nov 09 1955
Poster of Footsteps in the Fog
Footsteps in the Fog
William Hartnell was
47 in Footsteps in the Fog
as 'Herbert Moresby'.
Wed, Sep 14 1955
Poster of Will Any Gentleman...?
Will Any Gentleman...?
William Hartnell was
45 in Will Any Gentleman...?
as 'Detective Inspector Martin'.
Tue, Aug 25 1953
Poster of The Holly and the Ivy
The Holly and the Ivy
William Hartnell was
44 in The Holly and the Ivy
as 'Company Sergeant Major'.
Wed, Dec 03 1952
Poster of The Ringer
The Ringer
William Hartnell was
44 in The Ringer
as 'Sam Hackett'.
Mon, Nov 24 1952
Poster of The Pickwick Papers
The Pickwick Papers
William Hartnell was
44 in The Pickwick Papers
as 'Irate Cabman'.
Fri, Nov 14 1952
Poster of The Magic Box
The Magic Box
William Hartnell was
43 in The Magic Box
as 'Recruiting Sergeant'.
Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of The Dark Man
The Dark Man
William Hartnell was
43 in The Dark Man
as 'Superintendent of Police'.
Mon, Jan 22 1951
Poster of Double Confession
Double Confession
William Hartnell was
42 in Double Confession
as 'Charlie Durham'.
Sun, Apr 30 1950
Poster of The Lost People
The Lost People
William Hartnell was
41 in The Lost People
as 'Barnes'.
Mon, Aug 22 1949
Poster of Now Barabbas
Now Barabbas
William Hartnell was
41 in Now Barabbas
as 'Warder Jackson'.
Tue, May 24 1949
Poster of Escape
Escape
William Hartnell was
40 in Escape
as 'Inspector Harris'.
Mon, Mar 01 1948
Poster of Brighton Rock
Brighton Rock
William Hartnell was
40 in Brighton Rock
as 'Dallow'.
Fri, Jan 09 1948
Poster of Temptation Harbour
Temptation Harbour
William Hartnell was
39 in Temptation Harbour
as 'Jim Brown'.
Thu, Feb 27 1947
Poster of Odd Man Out
Odd Man Out
William Hartnell was
39 in Odd Man Out
as 'Fencie - the barman'.
Thu, Jan 30 1947
Poster of Appointment with Crime
Appointment with Crime
William Hartnell was
38 in Appointment with Crime
as 'Leo Martin'.
Mon, May 13 1946
Poster of Murder in Reverse?
Murder in Reverse?
William Hartnell was
37 in Murder in Reverse?
as 'Tom Masterick'.
Sun, Oct 21 1945
Poster of The Agitator
The Agitator
William Hartnell was
37 in The Agitator
as 'Peter Pettinger (as Billy Hartnell)'.
Wed, Jan 24 1945
Poster of Strawberry Roan
Strawberry Roan
William Hartnell was
36 in Strawberry Roan
as 'Chris Lowe'.
Sun, Dec 31 1944
Poster of The Way Ahead
The Way Ahead
William Hartnell was
36 in The Way Ahead
as 'Sgt. Ned Fletcher'.
Fri, Jun 09 1944
Poster of Headline
Headline
William Hartnell was
35 in Headline
as 'Dell'.
Tue, Nov 16 1943
Poster of The Dark Tower
The Dark Tower
William Hartnell was
35 in The Dark Tower
as 'Jim Towers (as Bill Hartnell)'.
Mon, Oct 18 1943
Poster of The Bells Go Down
The Bells Go Down
William Hartnell was
35 in The Bells Go Down
as 'Brookes'.
Sun, May 16 1943
Poster of The Peterville Diamond
The Peterville Diamond
William Hartnell was
35 in The Peterville Diamond
as 'Joseph (as Bill Hartnell)'.
Mon, Jan 11 1943
Poster of Sabotage at Sea
Sabotage at Sea
William Hartnell was
34 in Sabotage at Sea
as 'Jacob Digby'.
Mon, Sep 07 1942
Poster of The Goose Steps Out
The Goose Steps Out
William Hartnell was
34 in The Goose Steps Out
as 'German Officer at Station'.
Sat, Aug 01 1942
Poster of They Flew Alone
They Flew Alone
William Hartnell was
34 in They Flew Alone
as 'Scotty'.
Mon, Jun 29 1942
Poster of Suspected Person
Suspected Person
William Hartnell was
34 in Suspected Person
as 'Saunders'.
Mon, Jun 01 1942
Poster of Freedom Radio
Freedom Radio
William Hartnell was
33 in Freedom Radio
as 'Radio Location Aerial Operator (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 04 1941
Poster of They Came by Night
They Came by Night
William Hartnell was
32 in They Came by Night
as 'Undetermined Role'.
Thu, Mar 07 1940
Poster of Murder Will Out
Murder Will Out
William Hartnell was
31 in Murder Will Out
as 'Dick'.
Sun, Aug 13 1939
Poster of They Drive by Night
They Drive by Night
William Hartnell was
30 in They Drive by Night
as 'Bus Conductor'.
Thu, Dec 01 1938
Poster of Farewell Again
Farewell Again
William Hartnell was
28 in Farewell Again
as 'Minor Role'.
Tue, Jan 05 1937
Poster of Midnight at Madame Tussaud's
Midnight at Madame Tussaud's
William Hartnell was
28 in Midnight at Madame Tussaud's
as 'Stubbs'.
Thu, Dec 03 1936
Poster of The Crimson Circle
The Crimson Circle
William Hartnell was
28 in The Crimson Circle
Mon, Aug 10 1936
Poster of Parisian Life
Parisian Life
William Hartnell was
27 in Parisian Life
Wed, Jan 01 1936
Poster of The Guv'nor
The Guv'nor
William Hartnell was
27 in The Guv'nor
as 'Car Salesman'.
Tue, Oct 01 1935
Poster of The Perfect Flaw
The Perfect Flaw
William Hartnell was
26 in The Perfect Flaw
as 'Vickers'.
Thu, May 31 1934
Poster of The Lure
The Lure
William Hartnell was
25 in The Lure
as 'Billy'.
Tue, Aug 01 1933
Poster of Follow the Lady
Follow the Lady
William Hartnell was
24 in Follow the Lady
as 'Mike Martindale'.
Sun, Jan 01 1933

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
William Hartnell would have been no older than
67 in Tales of the Tardis
as 'The Doctor'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 01 2023
Poster of Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited
Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited
William Hartnell would have been no older than
67 in Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 27 2013
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
William Hartnell would have been no older than
67 in Doctor Who
as 'The Doctor (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Doctor Who: Lost in Time
Doctor Who: Lost in Time
William Hartnell was
57+ in Doctor Who: Lost in Time
as 'The Doctor'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 27 1965
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
William Hartnell was
55+ in Doctor Who
as 'The Doctor'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Ghost Squad
Ghost Squad
William Hartnell was
53+ in Ghost Squad
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1961
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
William Hartnell was
51+ in No Hiding Place
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959
Poster of The Army Game
The Army Game
William Hartnell was
49+ in The Army Game
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 19 1957