Anthony Ainley

English actor and The Master in Doctor Who

Anthony Ainley - English actor and The Master in Doctor Who
Born

August 20th, 1932
92 years ago

Died

2004
21 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

Links & References

An English actor gained recognition for portraying The Master in the long-running television series Doctor Who from 1981 to 1989 and briefly in the 1996 TV movie. Worked extensively in theatre and television, including roles in productions such as The Old Man and the Sea and The Avengers. Contributed significantly to audio dramas related to Doctor Who, further expanding the character's legacy.

Portrayed The Master in Doctor Who

Appeared in The Old Man and the Sea

Acted in The Avengers

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