Who played the 1st Doctor?

The First Doctor is the initial protagonist of the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who and the first, and original, incarnation of the Doctor seen in the series. He was portrayed by actor William Hartnell.

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Who was the first to play Doctor Who?

William Hartnell also played the Doctor in an initial version of An Unearthly Child. This was the first attempt at the first episode of the original series, filmed in September 1963 and first released on The Hartnell Years VHS in 1990.
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Who are the 13 doctors in order?

The Doctor
  • The 1st Doctor. William Hartnell.
  • The 2nd Doctor. Patrick Troughton.
  • The 3rd Doctor. Jon Pertwee.
  • The 4th Doctor. Tom Baker.
  • The 5th Doctor. Peter Davison.
  • The 6th Doctor. Colin Baker.
  • The 7th Doctor. Sylvester McCoy.
  • The 8th Doctor. Paul McGann.
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Why did Matt Smith quit Doctor Who?

But, when asked about why he left the role, he said he had always considered leaving the show after its 50th anniversary in late 2013. "It's a very intense process to play the Doctor. The line-learning is really hard, and you have to live away from home for nine or 10 months a year.
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Who is the least popular Doctor Who?

12. Paul McGann. Pity the poor Eighth Doctor, who – judged solely by the 1996 TV movie – is one of the fans' least favourite incarnations.
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Who is the First Doctor?



Which actor played Doctor Who the longest?

The longest-lasting on-screen incarnation is the Fourth Doctor, played by Tom Baker for seven years.
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Why is the Doctor's name a secret?

Long story short: the Doctor lies. Recently, fans have hypothesized that the reason why the Doctor never speaks their own name is for their own safety. And the hypothesis also suggests that the only occasion for which a Time Lord would reveal their name is at the moment of their final death.
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Was David Bradley the original Doctor Who?

Beginning in 2017, it was announced that actor, David Bradley would portray the First Doctor, a role originated by William Hartnell from 1963 to 1966, as well as by Bradley on television in the episodes "The Doctor Falls" and "Twice Upon a Time".
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Who is the youngest actor to play Dr Who?

Matt Smith (2010-2013)

Matt Smith became the youngest ever actor (aged 26) to play the doctor when he took on the role in 2010.
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How many doctors have there been on Dr Who?

In principle, though, it is generally agreed that there are thirteen “official” Doctors: William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann, Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi and Jodie Whittaker.
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Who was the best Doctor Who?

Ushering in a Golden Age of Doctor Who, David Tennant is takes the number one spot. Widely considered the most popular Doctor ever, Tennant brought a whole new audience to the already beloved show.
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What is the Doctor's true name?

John Smith. The Doctor's most common alias (apart from the Doctor, obviously), this is his standard pseudonym on Earth.
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Who was the shortest running Doctor?

12. Paul McGann - Eighth Doctor. The Doctor with the shortest time on our screen, McGann took part in a 1996 TV film which was meant to relaunch the franchise.
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What is the shortest Doctor Who episode?

Episode 5 of The Mind Robber remains the shortest episode ever of Doctor Who by only being a little over 18 minutes long while Cold War remains the shortest story in the show's history, being only forty minutes and fifty-three seconds long.
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Will David Tennant return to Doctor Who?

(CNN) David Tennant and Catherine Tate are returning to "Doctor Who," the BBC has confirmed. The 10th Doctor and his companion, Donna Noble, are filming scenes that are due to air in 2023 to coincide with the show's 60th anniversary celebrations, the broadcaster said in a statement Sunday.
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Who was the coolest Doctor Who?

1. David Tennant. Regularly topping polls for the most popular Doctor Who incarnation of all time – at least the polls that Tom Baker doesn't win – the David Tennant era marked the most successful in the show's recent history.
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What is the scariest monster in Doctor Who?

The Daleks are best known for their trademark expression “exterminate” and are one of the most feared races in the universe. No matter how many times The Doctor stops them, they always come back with a vengeance, making them one of The Doctor's greatest foes.
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Who was the best companion on Doctor Who?

Every 'Doctor Who' Revival Companion Ranked from Worst to Best
  • 8) Yasmin Khan (2018-) ...
  • 7) Nardole (2015-2017) ...
  • 6) Bill Potts (2017) ...
  • 5) Clara Oswald (2012-2017) ...
  • 4) Martha Jones (2007-2010) ...
  • 3) Donna Noble (2006, 2008-2010) ...
  • 2) Rory Williams (2010-2012) & Amy Pond (2010-2012, 2013) ...
  • 1) Rose Tyler (2005-2006, 2008, 2010, 2013)
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Why did David Tennant change his name?

After discovering that there was another David McDonald already represented by the actor's union Equity, he took his stage name from Pet Shop Boys frontman Neil Tennant after reading a copy of Smash Hits magazine. He later had to legally change his surname to meet Screen Actors Guild rules.
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Why did Karen Gillan leave Doctor Who?

Karen Gillan wanted Amy to 'get what she wants'

She explained that she felt it was time for her to go, he outlined some upcoming plot twists, and they put their heads together. "He told me where the story was at and where it was going and then we kind of together came up with it," she said.
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When did David Tennant stop being the Doctor?

This was finally confirmed on 29 October 2008 when Tennant, upon winning the 2008 National Television Award for favourite actor, announced that he would be leaving Doctor Who after the 2009 specials.
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