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William Russell

Bio: William Russell Enoch (19 November 1924–3 June 2024) was an English actor. He achieved prominence in 1956 when he took the title role in the ITV television series The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956–1957)
Born: Wed, Nov 19 1924
Birthplace: Sunderland, County Durham, England, UK

Death: Mon, Jun 03 2024
William Russell is 99 years old
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Poster of Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour
Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour
William Russell was
99 in Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour
as 'Ian Chesterton (archive footage)'.
Thu, Nov 23 2023
Poster of Executive Order
Executive Order
William Russell was
97 in Executive Order
Thu, Apr 14 2022
Poster of The Doctors: The William Hartnell Years
The Doctors: The William Hartnell Years
William Russell was
92 in The Doctors: The William Hartnell Years
Thu, Jun 01 2017
Poster of An Adventure in Space and Time
An Adventure in Space and Time
William Russell was
89 in An Adventure in Space and Time
as 'Harry'.
Thu, Nov 21 2013
Poster of Don't Lose Your Head
Don't Lose Your Head
William Russell was
87 in Don't Lose Your Head
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jan 28 2012
Poster of Vision On
Vision On
William Russell was
87 in Vision On
as 'Ian Chesterton (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 23 2012
Poster of The Sets of Marinus
The Sets of Marinus
William Russell was
84 in The Sets of Marinus
as 'Ian Chesterton (archive footage)'.
Mon, Sep 21 2009
Poster of Creation of the Daleks
Creation of the Daleks
William Russell was
81 in Creation of the Daleks
as 'Ian Chesterton (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 31 2006
Poster of Doctor Who: Origins
Doctor Who: Origins
William Russell was
81 in Doctor Who: Origins
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 30 2006
Poster of Masters of Sound
Masters of Sound
William Russell was
81 in Masters of Sound
as 'Ian Chesterton (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 30 2006
Poster of Inside the Spaceship: The Story of the TARDIS
Inside the Spaceship: The Story of the TARDIS
William Russell was
81 in Inside the Spaceship: The Story of the TARDIS
as 'Self / Ian Chesterton'.
Mon, Jan 30 2006
Poster of Over the Edge: The Story of "The Edge of Destruction"
Over the Edge: The Story of "The Edge of Destruction"
William Russell was
81 in Over the Edge: The Story of "The Edge of Destruction"
as 'Self / Ian Chesterton'.
Mon, Jan 30 2006
Poster of Remembering 'The Aztecs'
Remembering 'The Aztecs'
William Russell was
77 in Remembering 'The Aztecs'
as 'Ian Chesterton (archive footage)'.
Mon, Oct 21 2002
Poster of Myth Makers 43: William Hartnell
Myth Makers 43: William Hartnell
William Russell was
74 in Myth Makers 43: William Hartnell
Wed, Jun 02 1999
Poster of Henry V at Shakespeare's Globe
Henry V at Shakespeare's Globe
William Russell was
72 in Henry V at Shakespeare's Globe
as 'King Charles VI of France / Bishop of Ely / Sir Thomas Erpingham'.
Wed, Nov 05 1997
Poster of The Affair
The Affair
William Russell was
70 in The Affair
as 'Dr. Hastings'.
Sat, Oct 14 1995
Poster of Little Girls Don't
Little Girls Don't
William Russell was
56 in Little Girls Don't
as 'Daddy'.
Tue, Mar 10 1981
Poster of Dead Man's Kit
Dead Man's Kit
William Russell was
55 in Dead Man's Kit
as 'Senior Officer'.
Tue, Sep 30 1980
Poster of Death Watch
Death Watch
William Russell was
55 in Death Watch
as 'Dr. Mason'.
Wed, Jan 23 1980
Poster of Instant Enlightenment Including VAT
Instant Enlightenment Including VAT
William Russell was
55 in Instant Enlightenment Including VAT
as 'Don'.
Thu, Nov 22 1979
Poster of Superman
Superman
William Russell was
54 in Superman
as '8th Elder'.
Thu, Dec 14 1978
Poster of Terror
Terror
William Russell was
53 in Terror
as 'Lord Garrick'.
Mon, May 01 1978
Poster of Newsworthy - The Girl Who Saw a Tiger
Newsworthy - The Girl Who Saw a Tiger
William Russell was
51 in Newsworthy - The Girl Who Saw a Tiger
as 'Mr Rose'.
Thu, Nov 18 1976
Poster of Three Men in a Boat
Three Men in a Boat
William Russell was
51 in Three Men in a Boat
as 'Doctor'.
Wed, Dec 31 1975
Poster of Doctor Who: The Chase
Doctor Who: The Chase
William Russell was
40 in Doctor Who: The Chase
as 'Ian Chesterton'.
Sat, Jun 26 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: The Space Museum
Doctor Who: The Space Museum
William Russell was
40 in Doctor Who: The Space Museum
as 'Ian Chesterton'.
Sat, May 15 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: The Crusade
Doctor Who: The Crusade
William Russell was
40 in Doctor Who: The Crusade
as 'Ian Chesterton'.
Sat, Apr 17 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: The Web Planet
Doctor Who: The Web Planet
William Russell was
40 in Doctor Who: The Web Planet
as 'Ian Chesterton'.
Sat, Mar 20 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: The Romans
Doctor Who: The Romans
William Russell was
40 in Doctor Who: The Romans
as 'Ian Chesterton'.
Sat, Feb 06 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: The Rescue
Doctor Who: The Rescue
William Russell was
40 in Doctor Who: The Rescue
as 'Ian Chesterton'.
Sat, Jan 09 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth
Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth
William Russell was
40 in Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth
as 'Ian Chesterton'.
Sat, Dec 26 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: Planet of Giants
Doctor Who: Planet of Giants
William Russell was
39 in Doctor Who: Planet of Giants
as 'Ian Chesterton'.
Sat, Nov 14 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror
Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror
William Russell was
39 in Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror
as 'Ian Chesterton'.
Sat, Sep 12 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: The Sensorites
Doctor Who: The Sensorites
William Russell was
39 in Doctor Who: The Sensorites
as 'Ian Chesterton'.
Sat, Aug 01 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: The Aztecs
Doctor Who: The Aztecs
William Russell was
39 in Doctor Who: The Aztecs
as 'Ian Chesterton'.
Sat, Jun 13 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus
Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus
William Russell was
39 in Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus
as 'Ian Chesterton'.
Sat, May 16 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: Marco Polo
Doctor Who: Marco Polo
William Russell was
39 in Doctor Who: Marco Polo
as 'Ian Chesterton'.
Sat, Apr 04 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction
Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction
William Russell was
39 in Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction
as 'Ian Chesterton'.
Sat, Feb 15 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: The Daleks
Doctor Who: The Daleks
William Russell was
39 in Doctor Who: The Daleks
as 'Ian Chesterton'.
Sat, Feb 01 1964
Poster of Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child
Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child
William Russell was
39 in Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child
as 'Ian Chesterton'.
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of The Great Escape
The Great Escape
William Russell was
38 in The Great Escape
as 'Sorren'.
Wed, Jul 03 1963
Poster of Return to Sender
Return to Sender
William Russell was
38 in Return to Sender
as 'Mike Cochran'.
Fri, Mar 01 1963
Poster of The Share Out
The Share Out
William Russell was
37 in The Share Out
Thu, Feb 01 1962
Poster of Adventure Story
Adventure Story
William Russell was
36 in Adventure Story
as 'Hephaestion'.
Mon, Jun 12 1961
Poster of The Big Chance
The Big Chance
William Russell was
32 in The Big Chance
as 'Bill Anderson'.
Sun, Sep 01 1957
Poster of The Adventures of Hal 5
The Adventures of Hal 5
William Russell was
32 in The Adventures of Hal 5
Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of The Man Who Never Was
The Man Who Never Was
William Russell was
31 in The Man Who Never Was
as 'Joe'.
Tue, Apr 03 1956
Poster of Above Us the Waves
Above Us the Waves
William Russell was
30 in Above Us the Waves
as 'Ramsey'.
Tue, Mar 29 1955
Poster of One Good Turn
One Good Turn
William Russell was
30 in One Good Turn
as 'Alec Bigley'.
Tue, Jan 04 1955
Poster of The Gay Dog
The Gay Dog
William Russell was
29 in The Gay Dog
as 'Leslie Gowland'.
Tue, Jun 01 1954
Poster of They Who Dare
They Who Dare
William Russell was
29 in They Who Dare
as 'Lieutenant Poole'.
Tue, Feb 02 1954
Poster of The Saint's Return
The Saint's Return
William Russell was
28 in The Saint's Return
as 'Keith Merton'.
Mon, Oct 12 1953
Poster of Malta Story
Malta Story
William Russell was
28 in Malta Story
as 'Officer at Prison'.
Mon, Jun 01 1953
Poster of Intimate Relations
Intimate Relations
William Russell was
28 in Intimate Relations
as 'Michael'.
Fri, May 01 1953
Poster of Gift Horse
Gift Horse
William Russell was
27 in Gift Horse
as 'Crewman'.
Sun, Jun 01 1952

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
William Russell was
80+ in Doctor Who
as 'Ian Chesterton'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
William Russell was
67+ in Heartbeat
as 'Gabriel Firth'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
William Russell was
61+ in Casualty
as 'Mo Meredrew'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Robin of Sherwood
Robin of Sherwood
William Russell was
59+ in Robin of Sherwood
as 'The Duke of Gloucester'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 28 1984
Poster of Testament of Youth
Testament of Youth
William Russell was
54+ in Testament of Youth
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 04 1979
Poster of Shoestring
Shoestring
William Russell was
54+ in Shoestring
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1979
Poster of Disraeli
Disraeli
William Russell was
53+ in Disraeli
as 'Wyndham Lewis'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 05 1978
Poster of The Professionals
The Professionals
William Russell was
53+ in The Professionals
as 'Charles Holly'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 1977
Poster of The Hanged Man
The Hanged Man
William Russell was
50+ in The Hanged Man
as 'Peter Kroger'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 15 1975
Poster of Father Brown
Father Brown
William Russell was
49+ in Father Brown
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1974
Poster of Van der Valk
Van der Valk
William Russell was
47+ in Van der Valk
as 'Rokin'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of Justice
Justice
William Russell was
46+ in Justice
as 'Dr. Victor Ainsworth'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 08 1971
Poster of The Main Chance
The Main Chance
William Russell was
44+ in The Main Chance
as 'Arnold Galbraith'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 18 1969
Poster of Breaking Point (UK)
Breaking Point (UK)
William Russell was
41+ in Breaking Point (UK)
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 22 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: Lost in Time
Doctor Who: Lost in Time
William Russell was
40+ in Doctor Who: Lost in Time
as 'Ian'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 27 1965
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
William Russell was
39+ in Doctor Who
as 'Ian Chesterton'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Dr. Finlay's Casebook
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
William Russell was
37+ in Dr. Finlay's Casebook
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 16 1962
Poster of Sunday-Night Play
Sunday-Night Play
William Russell was
35+ in Sunday-Night Play
as 'Colonel Friedrich Eilers, Leader of a Fighter Squadron'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 25 1960
Poster of Nicholas Nickleby
Nicholas Nickleby
William Russell was
32+ in Nicholas Nickleby
as 'Nicholas Nickleby'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 18 1957
Poster of The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
William Russell was
31+ in The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
as 'Sir Lancelot du Lac'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 1956