William Hartnell
English actor (1908–1975)
William Henry Hartnell was an English actor. He is best remembered for his portrayal of the first incarnation of the Doctor in Doctor Who from 1963 to 1966. Years earlier, he was associated with tough military roles, including in the television sitcom The Army Game (1957–1961) and the film Carry On Sergeant (1958), following several years in stage and comedy work. His legacy became overshadowed by the popularity and acclaim for his performance as the Doctor, who became one of the most popular and iconic characters in British television history.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 10 films (1944–1964) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 6 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | THE WAY AHEAD | Carol Reed | 115 min | B&W | ||
| 1945 | Murder in Reverse | Montgomery Tully | B&W | |||
| 1949 | Brighton Rock | John Boulting | 92 | B&W | ||
| 1956 | Tons of Trouble | Leslie S. Hiscott | ||||
| 1957 | Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst | Michael Anderson | ||||
| 1959 | The Mouse that roared | Time-Life | 83 | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1959 | The Mouse That Roared. | Open Road Films Ltd. | 85 min. | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1963 | This Sporting Life | Lindsay Anderson | 1:34 | Color & B&W | ||
| 1964 | The Escape | Family Theater Inc. | 25 min | 16mm | sound | |
| 1964 | The Rescue | Richard Martin, Christopher Barry | 25 min |