Peter Davison

Peter Davison occupies a fond corner of my imagination as the fifth Doctor, but what interests me more is the craftsman underneath. Choosing a stage name distinct from his birth name, Moffett, hints at a serious commitment to the role rather than the celebrity. He moved easily between a beloved veterinary drama, science fiction, the stage, and film without leaning on scandal or spectacle. That is the kind of actor I value most: one who disappears into the part and lingers in your memory of the show rather than the headlines. Reliable, warm, and unflashy in the best sense.

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Name (English)

Peter Davison

Name (Japanese)

ピーター・デイヴィソン

Reading

ぴーたー・でいゔぃそん

Born

April 13, 1951 (age 75)

Origin

Streatham, United Kingdom

Occupation

actor / explorer / stage actor / film actor / television actor

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Aries / Rabbit

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Tags

• actor
• explorer
• stage actor

Last updated

November 2, 2026

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