Anthony Ainley
English actor and The Master in Doctor Who
Born
August 20th, 1932
93 years ago
Died
2004
21 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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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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