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My Take
Troughton holds a special place for me as the actor who essentially invented regeneration. Taking over the Doctor from William Hartnell, he refused to imitate and instead built a wholly different character, proving a beloved role could outlive any single performer. That quiet act of reinvention is why Doctor Who still runs today. A consummate character actor rather than a headline star, he earned his stature through decades of subtle, committed work. He passed in 1987, but his legacy is everywhere in modern television. I have endless admiration for the dependable craftsmen who make franchises immortal.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Patrick Troughton
- Name (Japanese)
- パトリック・トルートン
- Reading
- ぱとりっく・とるーとん
- Born
- March 25, 1920 – March 28, 1987
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Monkey
- Origin
- Mill Hill, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Patrick Troughton born?
March 25, 1920 – March 28, 1987.
Where is Patrick Troughton from?
Patrick Troughton is from Mill Hill, United Kingdom.
What does Patrick Troughton do?
Patrick Troughton works as stage actor, film actor, actor, television actor.
Stage actor — see all → · Film actor — see all → · More people from United Kingdom →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.