Stephen McGann
English actor in 'Call the Midwife'
Born
February 2nd, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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An English actor born in 1963 played the role of Dr. Patrick Turner in the BBC television series 'Call the Midwife'. The series, set in the 1950s and 1960s, highlights the lives of midwives working in London's East End. With a career spanning television, stage, and film, contributed to productions such as 'The Hanging Gale' and 'War and Peace'.
Played Dr. Patrick Turner in 'Call the Midwife'
Appeared in 'The Hanging Gale'
Acted in 'War and Peace'
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