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Born on January 2, 1948, Deborah Watling was from Fulmer, United Kingdom. Deborah Watling was listed as a film actor and television actor. Death is recorded on July 21, 2017, at the age of 69.
My Take
Deborah Watling earns my affection as the kind of actor who simply lived on screen. She started as a child performer in The Invisible Man, then became Victoria, companion to the Second Doctor in Doctor Who from 1967. There is something I admire about a child actress who grows into a beloved face of a long-running institution rather than burning out. I tend to value steady, grounded careers over flashy ones, and hers was exactly that. She passed in 2017, but reruns and devoted fans keep her alive, which feels like a fitting tribute to a working actor's life well spent.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Deborah Watling
- Name (Japanese)
- デボラ・ワトリング
- Reading
- でぼら・わとりんぐ
- Born
- January 2, 1948 – July 21, 2017
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rat
- Origin
- Fulmer, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deborah%20Watling
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5102271
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Deborah Watling born?
Born January 2, 1948.
When did Deborah Watling die?
Died July 21, 2017, aged 69.
Where was Deborah Watling from?
Deborah Watling was from Fulmer, United Kingdom.
What did Deborah Watling do?
Deborah Watling worked as film actor, television actor.
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