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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)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 24 2025
Poster of Doctor Who at the Proms
Doctor Who at the Proms
William Hartnell would have been no older than 67 in Doctor Who at the Proms as 'The Doctor (1) (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 24 2024
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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1963
Poster of Heavens Above!
Heavens Above!
William Hartnell was 55 in Heavens Above! as 'Major Fowler'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 20 1963
Poster of This Sporting Life
This Sporting Life
William Hartnell was 55 in This Sporting Life as ''Dad' Johnson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 07 1963
Poster of Tomorrow at Ten
Tomorrow at Ten
William Hartnell was 54 in Tomorrow at Ten as 'Freddie Maddox'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1962
Poster of Piccadilly Third Stop
Piccadilly Third Stop
William Hartnell was 52 in Piccadilly Third Stop as 'Colonel'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1960
Poster of Jackpot
Jackpot
William Hartnell was 51 in Jackpot as 'Supt. Frawley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of The Desperate Man
The Desperate Man
William Hartnell was 51 in The Desperate Man as 'Smith'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1959
Poster of Strictly Confidential
Strictly Confidential
William Hartnell was 50 in Strictly Confidential
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of Carry On Sergeant
Carry On Sergeant
William Hartnell was 50 in Carry On Sergeant as 'Sergeant Grimshawe'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 31 1958
Poster of Date with Disaster
Date with Disaster
William Hartnell was 49 in Date with Disaster as 'Tracey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1958
Poster of The Hypnotist
The Hypnotist
William Hartnell was 49 in The Hypnotist as 'Inspector Ross'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of Hell Drivers
Hell Drivers
William Hartnell was 49 in Hell Drivers as 'Cartley, Hawlett Manager'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1957
Poster of Tons of Trouble
Tons of Trouble
William Hartnell was 48 in Tons of Trouble as 'Bert'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 09 1956
Poster of Private's Progress
Private's Progress
William Hartnell was 48 in Private's Progress as 'Sgt. Sutton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1956
Poster of Doublecross
Doublecross
William Hartnell was 48 in Doublecross as 'Herbert Whiteway'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1956
Poster of Josephine and Men
Josephine and Men
William Hartnell was 47 in Josephine and Men as 'Detective Sgt. Parsons'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 1955
Poster of Will Any Gentleman...?
Will Any Gentleman...?
William Hartnell was 45 in Will Any Gentleman...? as 'Detective Inspector Martin'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 03 1952
Poster of The Ringer
The Ringer
William Hartnell was 44 in The Ringer as 'Sam Hackett'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 24 1952
Poster of The Pickwick Papers
The Pickwick Papers
William Hartnell was 44 in The Pickwick Papers as 'Irate Cabman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1952
Poster of The Magic Box
The Magic Box
William Hartnell was 43 in The Magic Box as 'Recruiting Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of The Dark Man
The Dark Man
William Hartnell was 43 in The Dark Man as 'Superintendent of Police'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 1951
Poster of Double Confession
Double Confession
William Hartnell was 42 in Double Confession as 'Charlie Durham'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 30 1950
Poster of The Lost People
The Lost People
William Hartnell was 41 in The Lost People as 'Barnes'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 22 1949
Poster of Now Barabbas
Now Barabbas
William Hartnell was 41 in Now Barabbas as 'Warder Jackson'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 24 1949
Poster of Escape
Escape
William Hartnell was 40 in Escape as 'Inspector Harris'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1948
Poster of Brighton Rock
Brighton Rock
William Hartnell was 40 in Brighton Rock as 'Dallow'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 09 1948
Poster of Temptation Harbour
Temptation Harbour
William Hartnell was 39 in Temptation Harbour as 'Jim Brown'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 27 1947
Poster of Odd Man Out
Odd Man Out
William Hartnell was 39 in Odd Man Out as 'Fencie - the barman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 30 1947
Poster of Appointment with Crime
Appointment with Crime
William Hartnell was 38 in Appointment with Crime as 'Leo Martin'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 13 1946
Poster of Murder in Reverse?
Murder in Reverse?
William Hartnell was 37 in Murder in Reverse? as 'Tom Masterick'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 21 1945
Poster of The Agitator
The Agitator
William Hartnell was 37 in The Agitator as 'Peter Pettinger (as Billy Hartnell)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 24 1945
Poster of Strawberry Roan
Strawberry Roan
William Hartnell was 36 in Strawberry Roan as 'Chris Lowe'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1944
Poster of The Way Ahead
The Way Ahead
William Hartnell was 36 in The Way Ahead as 'Sgt. Ned Fletcher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1944
Poster of Headline
Headline
William Hartnell was 35 in Headline as 'Dell'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 11 1943
Poster of Sabotage at Sea
Sabotage at Sea
William Hartnell was 34 in Sabotage at Sea as 'Jacob Digby'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1942
Poster of They Flew Alone
They Flew Alone
William Hartnell was 34 in They Flew Alone as 'Scotty'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 29 1942
Poster of Suspected Person
Suspected Person
William Hartnell was 34 in Suspected Person as 'Saunders'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1942
Poster of Freedom Radio
Freedom Radio
William Hartnell was 33 in Freedom Radio as 'Radio Location Aerial Operator (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 07 1940
Poster of Murder Will Out
Murder Will Out
William Hartnell was 31 in Murder Will Out as 'Dick'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1938
Poster of Farewell Again
Farewell Again
William Hartnell was 28 in Farewell Again as 'Minor Role'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 03 1936
Poster of The Crimson Circle
The Crimson Circle
William Hartnell was 28 in The Crimson Circle
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 10 1936
Poster of Parisian Life
Parisian Life
William Hartnell was 27 in Parisian Life
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1936
Poster of The Guv'nor
The Guv'nor
William Hartnell was 27 in The Guv'nor as 'Car Salesman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1935
Poster of The Perfect Flaw
The Perfect Flaw
William Hartnell was 26 in The Perfect Flaw as 'Vickers'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 31 1934
Poster of The Lure
The Lure
William Hartnell was 25 in The Lure as 'Billy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1933
Poster of Follow the Lady
Follow the Lady
William Hartnell was 24 in Follow the Lady as 'Mike Martindale'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 27 1965
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
William Hartnell was 55+ in Doctor Who as 'The Doctor, Doctor Who'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Ghost Squad
Ghost Squad
William Hartnell was 53+ in Ghost Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1961
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
William Hartnell was 51+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959
Poster of The Army Game
The Army Game
William Hartnell was 49+ in The Army Game
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 19 1957