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William Hartnell, 67, British
character actor best known in his
own country as the original Dr. Who
in a British television children's
series, died April 24 in London.

The thin-lipped actor, who rose
briefly to star status in the 1940s
after playing small-time crooks
and tough sergeants, was seen in
"Follow The Lady," "While
Parents Sleep," "Murder at Madame Tussaud's" and "Farewell
Again." He also played roles in
"They Drive By Night," "Flying
Fortress," "Suspected Person,"
"The Peterville Diamond," "Private's Progress," "Carry On Sergeant," "This Sporting Life,"
"Heaven's Above," and many
others.

His stage debut was in 1932 in
"The Man I Killed," but most of his
career was in films and television.
He is survived by his wife,
Heather McIntyre, former actress
and playwright, and a daughter.

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