StatsAge: 49, born 16 February 1964 Born and residing in:  United Kingdom Height: 6' 0" Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
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Christopher Eccleston trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama and first came to public attention as Derek Bentley in Let Him Have It (1991). However, it was a regular role in the TV series "Cracker" (1993) that made him a recognizable figure in the UK. He appeared in the low-budget thriller Shallow Grave (1994) and in the same year won the part of Nicky Hutchinson in the epic BBC drama serial "Our Friends in the North" (1996). It was the transmission of the latter s
Christopher Eccleston trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama and first came to public attention as Derek Bentley in Let Him Have It (1991). However, it was a regular role in the TV series "Cracker" (1993) that made him a recognizable figure in the UK. He appeared in the low-budget thriller Shallow Grave (1994) and in the same year won the part of Nicky Hutchinson in the epic BBC drama serial "Our Friends in the North" (1996). It was the transmission of the latter series on BBC Two that really made him into a household name in the UK.
In his film career he has starred as a leading man alongside a number of major actresses, such as Renée Zellweger in A Price Above Rubies (1998), Cate Blanchett in Elizabeth (1998), and Cameron Diaz and Jordana Brewster in The Invisible Circus (1999), and Nicole Kidman in "The Others".
In addition to his successful film career, he has continued to work in his favourite medium, appearing in some of the most challenging and thought-provoking British television dramas of recent years. These have included "Clocking Off" (2000) and Flesh and Blood (2002) (TV) for the BBC and Hillsborough (1996) (TV), the Iago character in a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's "Othello", and the religious epic "The Second Coming" (2003), playing Steve Baxter, the son of God.
His stage career, while not as extensive as his screen credits, has nevertheless shown him to be a formidable actor. He's given intense, focused performances in such plays as "Hamlet", "Electricity" and "Miss Julie", for which he received excellent reviews.
A very highly regarded actor, Eccleston has twice been nominated in the Best Actor category at the BAFTA Television Awards, the UK's premiere TV awards ceremony. His first nomination came in 1997 for "Our Friends in the North". Although he didn't win those awards, he did, however, triumph in the Best Actor categories at the 1997 Broadcasting Press Guild Awards and the Royal Television Society Awards, winning for "Our Friends in the North". He won the RTS Best Actor award for a second time in 2003, this time for his performance in "Flesh and Blood". In 2005 he received the Most Popular Actor award in the National Television Awards for Doctor Who.
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Is a supporter of Manchester United soccer club.
Was the first actor to play the title character in a "Doctor Who" story to be born after the show first commenced in November 1963.
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 Paul McGann played the role in the 1996 TV movie.
He has retained his Lancashire accent.
His earliest memory of watching "Doctor Who" (1963) is Patrick Troughton in the black-and-white episodes of the late 1960s.
Cast in Terry Gilliam's 'The Man who Killed Don Quixote', but didn't film any scenes before production closed down. In the documentary _Lost in La Mancha_ (2002) his photograph appears on a pinboard featuring photos of the cast.
Emailed old friend writer/producer Russell T. Davies and asked to be put on the list of possibles for the title role in the revival of "Doctor Who" (2005) series. He has claimed in interviews that he was not a fan of the original "Doctor Who" (1963) and was really attracted to take the part because of his admiration for Davies as a writer.
The BBC has recently admitted that they announced his departure too early. It was agreed back in January that he would only do one series and a Christmas special. The announcement of his depature should have be made about halfway through the new series run. [April 2005]
Turned down a role in Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan (1998).
Is one of three "Doctor Who" actors who portrayed The Doctor on TV to appear in an episode of "Casualty" (1986). The others are Colin Baker (I) and Sylvester McCoy.
He is a vegetarian.
He passed his driving test in January 2004 but is only qualified to drive an automatic.
Of the ten actors to play the Doctor in "Doctor Who" (1963), Doctor Who (1996) (TV) and "Doctor Who" (2005), he is the only one who has never worked with Nicholas Courtney, who played Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart in the former from 1968 to 1989 as well as in numerous Big Finish audio dramas.
A very keen runner.
He is the younger brother of twins Alan Eccleston and Keith Eccleston.
Uncle of Peter Eccleston and Rebecca Eccleston, who acted with him in Let Him Have It (1991).
Often collaborates with Phyllida Lloyd on stage.
One of his co-stars in Let Him Have It (1991) was Mark McGann, who is the younger brother of Paul McGann, his immediate predecessor as the Doctor.
His favorite album is "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye. (Source: Mojo magazine, August 2010).
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 My Personal Ranking of The Doctors (1-11) (11 person items)"The Ninth Doctor
Given the daunting task of pleasing fans of the classic series after nearly a decade since the last dose of Doctor Who, while at the same time having to get a whole new generation of fans on board, Eccleston deserves a ton of respect for his Ninth Doctor.
Naturally, there were some pretty ridiculous things in his tenure - such as farting aliens and an emo Dalek (WHO JUST WANTED TO FEEL THE SUNLIGHT), but all the same, I absolutely LOVED this war-torn Northerner. He was fierce"
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First Appearance: 26th March 2005, "Rose"
Companions: Rose Tyler (Billie Piper), Capt. Jack Harkness (John Barrowman)
Stories: 10 (13 episodes)
Seasons: 1 (New Series)
Last Appearance: 18th June 2005, "The Parting of the Ways""
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 Favorite Faces: Men (51 person items)"Christopher Eccleston is a man not mentioned enough for all he's done in movies and television. A great supporting actor, and owner of a beautifully flawed face. The sum of those flaws equal near perfection in character and uniquity.
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Before he revived "Doctor Who" after being in limbo for many years Christopher was that face you knew always gave quality work but you never knew his name. After "Doctor Who" we know his name and he still deliver quality work" while refusing to be locked too long in one place duing the same thing."
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