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Peter Davison was born on April 13, 1951 in Streatham, United Kingdom. Peter Davison is an explorer, stage actor and film actor. The age as of 2026 is 75.
My Take
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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1. Profile
- 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
2. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/PeterDavison5
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter%20Davison
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q358427
3. About this entry
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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 Peter Davison born?
Born April 13, 1951 (age 75).
Where is Peter Davison from?
Peter Davison is from Streatham, United Kingdom.
What does Peter Davison do?
Peter Davison works as actor, explorer, stage actor, film actor, television actor.
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