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William Nicholas Stone Courtney (16 December 1929 – 22 February 2011) was an Egyptian-born British actor. He was best known for his long-running role as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who.
Nicholas Courtney. Actor: Doctor Who. Nicholas Courtney was born in Egypt, the son of a British diplomat. His early years were spent in Kenya and France and he was called up for National Service at the age of 18. After 18 months of duty in the British forces, Courtney joined the Webber Douglas drama school.
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Feb 23, 2011 · Veteran Doctor Who actor Nicholas Courtney, best known for playing Brigadier Alastair Lethbridge-Stewart, has died in London at the age of 81. The series regular passed away after a...
Feb 26, 2011 · An obituary of Nicholas Courtney, who played the Brigadier in Doctor Who for four decades and became a fan favourite. Learn about his life, career, personality and legacy in this article from The Independent.
Nicholas Courtney (born William Nicholas Stone Courtney; 16 December 1929-22 February 2011) played first Colonel and then Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart, beginning in The Web of Fear and finally in Battlefield.
Nicholas Courtney was a British actor who played "Lethbridge-Stewart" in Doctor Who (1963) and other roles. He was born in Egypt, served in the army, and became a friend of many Doctor Who stars.
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Nicholas Courtney. Actor. 16 December 1929 to 22 February 2011. A character actor active on television, Courtney was best known for his recurring role as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart in several series of Doctor Who beginning in 1968, enjoying particular prominence alongside Jon Pertwee’s Doctor, during the following decade and beyond.
