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Paul McGann (the eighth Doctor) was the Doctor for a 90 minute movie, with no episodic TV serials. However his likeness, his portrayal of the Doctor was used in numerous novels, comics, and audio dramas, from 1996 to 2005.
In comparison, Christopher Eccleston's Ninth Doctor was only used for 13 episodes, not even a full year since he was absent from the TV special, although he was also used for other non-televised media.
Paul McGann played the 8th Doctor in a TV movie in 1996. He was only the Doctor for the one time.
Peter Capaldi holds the record for playing the Doctor in the TV show "Doctor Who" for the shortest amount of time. He portrayed the Twelfth Doctor from 2013 to 2017.
Colin Baker played the sixth Doctor in the television series Doctor Who, taking on the role from 1984 to 1986.
John Simm played the role of the Master on Doctor Who, appearing in episodes alongside David Tennant and Matt Smith as the Doctor.
There has been 13 actors who has played the role of the Doctor on Doctor Who. Also Peter Capaldi, who is currently playing the Doctor, is also the new 1st Doctor of the new 12 count regeneration cycle.
Paul McGann played the 8th Doctor in a TV movie in 1996. He was only the Doctor for the one time.
Sylvester McCoy, at 5 feet 6 inches, is the shortest of the 11 Doctors.
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Peter Capaldi holds the record for playing the Doctor in the TV show "Doctor Who" for the shortest amount of time. He portrayed the Twelfth Doctor from 2013 to 2017.
The Doctor Who Role Playing Game happened in 1985.
William Hartnell was the first Doctor, beginning the role in 1963.
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Georgia Moffett played the role of Jenny in the Doctor Who episode 'The Doctor's Daughter'.
The first person to play the role of the Doctor in Doctor Who was William Hartnell.
Matt Smith, at 26 he is the youngest actor to play the role of The Doctor.