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The first incarnation of the Doctor was played by William Hartnell, star of 'The Army Game in the late 1950s. Below is a list of every actor to have played the Doctor.

1. William Hartnell 1963-66

2. Patrick Troughton 1966-69

3. Jon Pertwee 1970-74

4. Tom Baker 1974-81

5. Peter Davison 1982-84

6. Colin Baker 1984-86

7. Sylvester McCoy 1987-89

8. Paul McGann 1996 (also appeared in 2013 mini episode 'The Night of the Doctor'

9. Christopher Eccleston 2005

10. David Tennant 2005-2010 (returned for 50th anniversary special 'The Day of the Doctor' in 2013)

11. Matt Smith 2010-2013

12. Peter Capaldi 2014 onwards

Note: John Hurt appeared as a different version of the Doctor known as the War Doctor, making hid first aappearance in the series 7 finale 'The Name of the Doctor, also appearing in 'The Night of the Doctor minisode and 'The Day of the Doctor' anniversary special.

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