Patrick Troughton

Patrick Troughton

Deceased · Born: Mar 25, 1920 · Died: Mar 28, 1987

Personal Details

BornMar 25, 1920 Mill Hill, London, England, UK
Spouse
  • Margaret Dunlop

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Shelagh Holdup

    ( Dec 10, 2025 to Mar 28, 1987 )
Relatives
  • Jim Troughton (Grandchild)
  • William Troughton (Grandchild)
  • Harry Melling (Grandchild)
  • Sam Troughton (Grandchild)

Biography

Patrick Troughton was born in the charming suburb of Mill Hill, located in the bustling city of London, and spent his formative years attending the esteemed Mill Hill School, where he likely developed a strong foundation in academic and extracurricular pursuits.

As he grew older, Troughton pursued his passion for acting by training at the prestigious Embassy School of Acting in the United Kingdom, and later, he expanded his skillset at Leighton Rollin's Studio for Actors in Long Island, New York, USA.

Patrick Troughton's life took a dramatic turn during World War II, when he served bravely in the Royal Navy, demonstrating his commitment to his country and the importance of serving others.

After the war, Troughton joined the esteemed Old Vic and went on to become a respected Shakespearean actor, honing his craft and making a name for himself in the world of theatre.

However, it was his iconic role as the second Doctor in the beloved British sci-fi series Doctor Who, which he played from 1966 to 1969, that cemented his place in popular culture and earned him widespread recognition.

In his free time, Troughton enjoyed a variety of leisure activities, including golf, sailing, and fishing, which likely provided him with a sense of relaxation and fulfillment.

Throughout his life, Troughton was a devoted family man, fathering six children (David, Jane, Joanna, Mark, Michael, and Peter) and also serving as a stepfather to Gill and Graham, and later, a proud grandfather to Harry Melling, Jamie, and Sam Troughton.

Career

2024
The War Games in Colour
The War Games in Colour as The Doctor (2) (archive footage)
Doctor Who at the Proms
Doctor Who at the Proms as The Doctor (2) (archive footage)
2021
Doctor Who: The Web of Fear
Doctor Who: The Web of Fear as The Doctor (voice)
2019
Doctor Who: The Macra Terror
Doctor Who: The Macra Terror as The Doctor (voice)
2017
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as The Doctor (2) (archive footage)
2015
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as The Doctor (2) (picture) (uncredited)
2013
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as The Doctor (2) (archive footage)
2008
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as The Doctor (2) (archive footage)
Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse as George Jackson
1986
1984
The Box of Delights
The Box of Delights as Cole Hawlings
1983
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as The Doctor (2)
1981
Play for Today
Play for Today as Commodore Londonderry
1980
Play for Today
Play for Today as Judge Barnes-Ritchie
1978
A Hitch in Time
A Hitch in Time as Professor Wagstaff
Edward & Mrs. Simpson
Edward & Mrs. Simpson as Clement Atlee
1976
Play for Today
Play for Today as Victor Marsden
The Omen
The Omen as Father Brennan
1975
Thriller
Thriller as Lyall
1970
1968
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as The Doctor
1967
1964
The Gorgon
The Gorgon as Inspector Kanof
1962
The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera as The Rat Catcher
1958
The Moonraker
The Moonraker as Captain Wilcox
1956
1984
1984 as Man on Telescreen (uncredited)
1955
Richard III
Richard III as Tyrell
The Scarlet Pimpernel
The Scarlet Pimpernel as Sir Andrew Ffoulkes
1954
The Black Knight
The Black Knight as King Mark
1951
1950
Waterfront Women
Waterfront Women as Sam (uncredited)
1948
R.U.R.
R.U.R. as Radius, a robot
Hamlet
Hamlet as Player King
Escape
Escape as Jim
The Red Shoes
The Red Shoes as BBC Radio Announcer (voice)