Carole Ann Ford
British actress in Doctor Who
Born
June 16th, 1940
85 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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Ford portrayed Susan Foreman in the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who, appearing in the show's first season in 1963. The character, who is the granddaughter of the First Doctor, became a key figure in the show's early narrative. Ford's performance contributed to the establishment of the series' unique time-travel premise and character dynamics. After leaving Doctor Who in 1964, she continued to work in television and theatre, although none of her subsequent roles reached the iconic status of her portrayal in Doctor Who.
Portrayed Susan Foreman in Doctor Who
First actress to appear in Doctor Who
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