Sylvester McCoy
Born | August 20, 1943 |
Hometown | Dunoon, United Kingdom |
Height | 5'6" (1.68m) |
Spouse | Agnes Kent-Smith |
Parents | Percy James Kent-Smith , Molly Sheridan |
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Doctor Who: Ncuti Gatwa thanks Seventh Doctor Sylvester McCoy for his support in dedicated video
‘It means the absolute world, especially coming from a fellow Scot,’ Gatwa said
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Which Doctor Who actor was your favourite Time Lord?
Jodie Whittaker is stepping down as the 13th Doctor.
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Sylvester McCoy on the pandemic: 'I've been very surprised that it hasn't bothered me' (exclusive)
Sylvester McCoy is playing against type in his grisly new horror film which also stars Maisie Williams.
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'Doctor Who' star Sylvester McCoy says his concern over Jodie Whittaker casting was 'stupid sexism'
The actor, who played the 7th incarnation of the Time Lord, had his mind quickly changed.
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Doctor Who star Sylvester McCoy blames his own ‘stupid sexism’ for concerns about Jodie Whittaker
Former Doctor Who star Sylvester McCoy has said “stupid sexism” was to blame for his concerns about Jodie Whittaker taking on the role of the Time Lord. The Scottish actor, who played the seventh incarnation of the Doctor in the long-running science fiction television series from 1987 to 1989, before a brief return in 1996, said he had not been sure about the Broadchurch actor taking over from Peter Capaldi when it was first announced.
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Sylvester McCoy says doubts about female Doctor were 'stupid sexism'
Sylvester McCoy says doubts about female Doctor were 'stupid sexism'Jodie Whittaker ‘was the Doctor after five minutes’, says seventh incarnation, adding that a person of colour in the role ‘would be great’ Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor (centre) with Tosin Cole, Bradley Walsh and Mandip Gill. Photograph: Sophie Mutevelian/PA
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Sylvester McCoy blames ‘stupid sexism’ for concerns about female Doctor Who
He said he now loves Jodie Whittaker in the role.
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Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker to join previous Doctors for NHS tribute on BBC's Big Night In
Doctor Who stars Jodie Whittaker, Matt Smith, David Tennant and Peter Capaldi have teamed up to send a message of appreciation for the work of the NHS.The actors – who have all played different incarnations of the Doctor on the hit BBC sci-fi series – will feature in a short segment to air as part of The Big Night In on BBC One this evening.
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Doctor Who stars past and present unite for message to NHS workers
Past and present stars of Doctor Who have recorded a thank you message to NHS staff on the front line of the pandemic.David Tennant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi and Jodie Whittaker will pay tribute during BBC One’s Big Night In on Thursday evening, shortly before the weekly Clap For Carers initiative at 8pm.
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Past and present Doctor Who stars unite for message to NHS workers
It will be broadcast during BBC One's Big Night In.
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