Colin Baker
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This article is about the actor. For other uses, see Colin Baker (disambiguation).
Colin 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.
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Born | (1943-06-08) 8 June 1943 (age 80) Waterloo, London, England |
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 |
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