William Russell
ActingBorn: November 19, 1924 in Sunderland, County Durham, England, UK
Biography
William Russell Enoch (19 November 1924–3 June 2024) was an English actor. He achieved prominence in 1956 when he took the title role in the ITV television series The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956–1957). In 1963, he became part of the original lead cast of BBC1's Doctor Who, playing the role of schoolteacher Ian Chesterton opposite William Hartnell from the show's first episode until 1965. Russ...
All Credits98 Titles
Film
65 Titles
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Superman1978
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The Great Escape1963
6.3
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Death Watch1980
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The Man Who Never Was1956
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An Adventure in Space and Time2013
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Above Us the Waves1955
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The Affair1995
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Malta Story1953
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Gift Horse1952
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Doctor Who: Marco Polo1964
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Doctor Who: Origins2006
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The Saint's Return1953
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Executive Order2022
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The Four Minute Mile1988
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Terror1979
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Three Men in a Boat1975
Series
33 Titles
8.2
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Agatha Christie's Poirot1989–
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Coronation Street1960–
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Doctor Who1963–
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Casualty1986–
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Great Performances1971–
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Play for Today1970–
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Heartbeat1992–
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The Professionals1977–
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Blackadder1983–
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ITV Playhouse1967–
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Dr. Finlay's Casebook1962–
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Sunday Night Theatre1950–
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Robin of Sherwood1984–
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Justice1971–
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BBC2 Play of the Week1977–
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Van der Valk1972–