Paul McGann
English actor (born 1959)
Paul McGann is an English actor known for starring in the black comedy Withnail and I and for portraying the Eighth Doctor in the 1996 television film Doctor Who. He came to prominence playing Percy Toplis in The Monocled Mutineer and later played Lieutenant William Bush in the Hornblower films and a role in Luther.
Paul McGann appears in 4 films and 1 TV series in The Rerun, from 1987 to 2010. Most of that work is in drama, comedy and crime. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: Ralph Brown (2).
Known for
- Withnail and I (1987). The 1987 black comedy film in which he starred.
- Doctor Who (1996), The Eighth Doctor. Portrayed the Eighth Doctor in the 1996 television film.
- The Monocled Mutineer (1986), Percy Toplis. His role as Percy Toplis brought him to prominence.
- Hornblower (1998), Lieutenant William Bush. Played Lieutenant William Bush in the television film series.
- Luther (2010), Mark North.
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Quick answers
- What movies and TV shows has Paul McGann been in?
- Paul McGann appears in Luther (2010), The Three Musketeers (1993), Alien 3 (1992), Withnail and I (1987) and Empire of the Sun (1987) on The Remote.
- When was Paul McGann born?
- Paul McGann was born on 14 November 1959.
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