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Colin Baker | |
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Colin Baker in 2008 | |
Born | Waterloo, London, England | 8 June 1943
Education | St Bede's College, Manchester |
Alma mater | London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1970–present |
Known for | Sixth incarnation of The Doctor in Doctor Who |
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Children | 5 (1 deceased) |
Website | colinbakeronline |
Colin Charles Baker (born 8 June 1943) is an English actor. He played Paul Merroney in the BBC television drama series The Brothers from 1974 to 1976 and the sixth incarnation of the Doctor in the long-running science fiction television series Doctor Who from 1984 to 1986. Baker's tenure as the Doctor proved to be a controversial era for the series, which included a hiatus in production and his subsequent replacement on the orders of BBC executive Michael Grade. His performances as the Sixth Doctor in audio plays published by Big Finish Productions have been generally well received by fans.