Since the beginning of the British
science fiction television series ''
Doctor Who
''Doctor Who'' is a British science fiction television series broadcast by the BBC since 1963. The series depicts the adventures of a Time Lord called the Doctor, an extraterrestrial being who appears to be human. The Doctor explores the u ...
'' in 1963, many actors have played the title character of
the Doctor on television and in various
BBC-licensed
spin-off
Spin-off may refer to:
*Spin-off (media), a media work derived from an existing work
*Corporate spin-off, a type of corporate action that forms a new company or entity
* Government spin-off, civilian goods which are the result of military or gove ...
s on television, stage, radio, film, audio plays and webcasts. The character's ability to periodically
regenerate appearance and personality has facilitated the ability of new actors to take over the role – in official and unofficial productions – while in most cases maintaining continuity with the television series.
The incumbent is
David Tennant, who succeeded
Jodie Whittaker in the role at the conclusion of the 2022 episode "
The Power of the Doctor
"The Power of the Doctor" is the third and final of the 2022 specials of the British science fiction television programme ''Doctor Who'', and was broadcast on BBC One on 23 October 2022. The episode was ordered for the occasion of the 100th anni ...
".
In May 2022,
Ncuti Gatwa was announced as the next series lead to portray the Doctor.
Television
Series leads
Other
Film
Webcast
Theatre
Audio
Official comedies
See also
*
List of actors considered for the part of the Doctor
*
''Doctor Who'' spoofs
*
The "Morbius Doctors"
Notes
References
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Actors who have played the Doctor