Paul Darrow
Known for Acting · 43 credits
- Born
- 1941-05-02
- Died
- 2019-06-03
Biography
Paul Darrow (born Paul Valentine Birkby; 2 May 1941 – 3 June 2019) was an English actor. He became best known for playing Kerr Avon in the BBC science fiction television series Blake's 7 between 1978 and 1981. His many television roles included two appearances in another BBC science fiction series, Doctor Who, playing Captain Hawkins in Doctor Who and the Silurians (1970) and Tekker in Timelash (1985). He was also the voice of "Jack" on independent radio stations JACKfm and Union JACK, whose lines included dry-witted comments pertaining to current events.
Known For
TV Shows (25)
Doctor Who
1963
as Tekker / Captain Hawkins
The Saint
1962
as Omar
ITV Playhouse
1967
as Julian
Pie in the Sky
1994
as Colin Wilkes
Law & Order: UK
2009
as Justice Prentice
Blake's 7
1978
as Kerr Avon
Dark Justice
1991
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
1971
as Dr. Hart
Little Britain
2003
Churchill's People
1974
as Marcellus
Dixon of Dock Green
1955
as Pearce / Tony Kinsley
Hammer House of Horror
1980
as Andrews
Cluedo
1990
as Mr. Hope
Days That Shook the World
2003
as Voice-over Artist
Spine Chillers
2003
Manhunt
1970
as Eddie
Twisted Tales
2005
as Mr De Vere
The Legend of Robin Hood
1975
as Sheriff of Nottingham
The Strangerers
2000
as C.D.
Prophets of Science Fiction
2011
as Himself
Fiddlers Three
1991
as Reggie Parsons
Making News
1990
as George Parnell
Maelstrom
1985
as Oliver Bridewell
Killers
1976
as Edward Abinger
The 1970s Office
2004
Movies (18)
Die Another Day
2002
as Doctor
The Raging Moon
1971
as Doctor
Mister Jerico
1970
as Receptionist
Shaving Ryan's Privates
2002
as Narrator
Blake's 7: The Beginning
1985
as Kerr Avon
Rough Magik
2000
as Mr. Moon
Battlespace
2006
as Horondo The Computer
Doctor Who: Timelash
1985
as Tekker
Drake's Venture
1980
as Thomas Doughty
Hess
1978
Doctor Who and the Silurians
1970
as Captain Hawkins
Blake's 7: Aftermath
1986
as Kerr Avon
Guardian of the Abyss
1980
as Andrews
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (documentary)
2007
Blake's 7: Orac
1986
as Kerr Avon
Blake's 7: Duel
1986
as Kerr Avon
Contradiction: Spot The Liar!
2015
as Paul Rand
Echoes of the Past
2001
as Presenter
About Paul Darrow
Paul Darrow (born Paul Valentine Birkby; 2 May 1941 – 3 June 2019) was an English actor. He became best known for playing Kerr Avon in the BBC science fiction television series Blake's 7 between 1978 and 1981. His many television roles included two appearances in another BBC science fiction series, Doctor Who, playing Captain Hawkins in Doctor Who and the Silurians (1970) and Tekker in Timelash (1985). He was also the voice of "Jack" on independent radio stations JACKfm and Union JACK, whose lines included dry-witted comments pertaining to cur… With 43 credits spanning from 1955 to 2015, Paul Darrow has appeared in 18 films and 25 TV shows.
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Most Popular Paul Darrow Movies
- Die Another Day (2002) — as Doctor
- The Raging Moon (1971) — as Doctor
- Mister Jerico (1970) — as Receptionist
- Shaving Ryan's Privates (2002) — as Narrator
- Blake's 7: The Beginning (1985) — as Kerr Avon
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