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.
William Hartnell was the first actor to play Dr Who in 1963.
William Hartnell was the first Doctor Who.
Seven years.
Paul Kasey plays lots of different parts in Doctor Who, he is their 'monster actor' meaning he plays different aliens and monsters who wear full costumes and masks. His face isn't seen and he usually doesn't speal. He plays lots of different aliens and monsters such as the Ood, Judoon, the Blowfish in Torchwood, the Hoix, a pig slave, a clockwork robot, and cybermen.
Why not? How would you like to be the first man to play golf on the moon? Pretty awesome huh?
William Hartnell was the first actor to play Dr Who in 1963.
William Hartnell was the first Doctor Who.
Actor Joel McCrea was the first one to play Doctor Kildare in the 1937 film titled Interns Can't Take Money.
The first person to play The Doctor was William Hartnell.He became the first Doctor in 1963 and played the role until 1966. He also made a special appearance in the 1973 episode called "The Three Doctors".More information & further reading:The First DoctorWilliam Hartnell
He wasn't. They found a simmilar actor to play his role...
Patrick Troughton
Matt Smith, at 26 he is the youngest actor to play the role of The Doctor.
Between 1963 and 1966
David Tennant, but this is only my opinion. I would say the next best actor to play the doctor was Tom Baker.I totally agree with that statement.In my opinion the best Doctor is David Tennant and my second best Doctor is Matt Smith.
William Hartnell played the First Doctor from 1963 until 1966 (3 years)
Ralph Carrigan has: Played Cyberman in "Doctor Who" in 1963. Played Cheerleader in "Doctor Who" in 1963. Played Extra in "Doctor Who" in 1963. Played Robot in "Doctor Who" in 1963. Played Monoid Two in "Doctor Who" in 1963. Played Undergraduate at Party in "The Wednesday Play" in 1964. Played M.P. in "The Body Stealers" in 1969.
In my opinion Patrick Troughton is .... would disagree! David Tennant is the most popular actor to play Dr Who. Others may come and go but he IS the Doctor - then, now and always!