Paul McGann
Paul John McGann (born 14 November 1959) is an English actor. He came to prominence for portraying Percy Toplis in the television serial The Monocled Mutineer (1986), then starred in the dark comedy Withnail and I (1987), which was a critical success and developed a cult following. McGann later became more widely known for portraying the eighth incarnation of the Doctor in the 1996 Doctor Who television film (a role he has since reprised in more than 70 audio dramas and the 2013 mini-episode "The Night of the Doctor"). He is also known for playing Lieutenant William Bush in the series Hornblower.
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| Full name at birth | Paul McGann
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| Claim to fame | The Eighth Doctor in Dr. Who, Withnail and I
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| Date of birth | 14 November 1959
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| Place of birth | Kensington, Liverpool, England
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| Occupation | Actor
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| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm)
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| Net worth | $7,000,000 USD
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| University | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
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| Talent agency | Independent Talent Group Ltd.
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Paul McGann is known for his role in the TV series Doctor Who (2005) as The Doctor.
He is also known for his role in the film Vampire Killers (2009) as Vicar.
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