Nicholas Courtney

ActingDecember 16, 1929(died age 81)Cairo, Egypt

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William Nicholas Stone Courtney 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.

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Doctor Who: Downtime

2025·Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart

Tales of the Tardis

2023·Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart

Doctor Who: The Web of Fear - Episode 3

2021·Colonel Lethbridge-Stewart (voice)

Nick & Caroline: Uncut!