Christopher Eccleston
Christopher Eccleston (; born 16 February 1964) is an English actor. The recipient of an Emmy Award and two BAFTA Award nominations, Eccleston is best known for his work on television and in film – in particular for his collaborations with directors Danny Boyle and Michael Winterbottom and writers Peter Flannery, Jimmy McGovern and Russell T. Davies.
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| Full name at birth | Christopher Eccleston
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| Claim to fame | Our Friends in the North, Elizabeth and Doctor Who
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| Date of birth | 16 February 1964
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| Place of birth | Salford, Lancashire, England
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| Height | 6' (183 cm)
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| Net worth | $6,000,000 USD
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| University | Central School of Speech and Drama, London
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- Relatively unemployed as an actor for some years after his graduation, Eccleston took a variety of odd jobs at a supermarket, on building sites, and as an artist's model.
- He keeps his private life completely private, no one knew he was married till months after.
- In January 2012, his wife gave birth to his first child, a boy named Albert.
- His earliest memory of watching "Doctor Who" (1963) is Patrick Troughton in the black-and-white episodes of the late 1960s.
- He follows in a long line of distinguished actors to have portrayed the character of Doctor Who on screen. William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy all played the role in the television series, while Peter Cushing and Paul McGann took the part in spin-offs from the show.
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