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Christopher Eccleston
English actor (born 1964)
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Christopher Eccleston (; born 16 February 1964) is an English actor. He is known for his work in various social realist television dramas, as well as for playing the ninth incarnation of the Doctor in the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who (2005).
Born in Salford, Eccleston first rose to prominence for his portrayal of Derek Bentley in the film Let Him Have It (1991), and gained widespread recognition in the UK for his roles in Cracker (1993–1994) and Our Friends in the North (1996), the latter earning him a nomination for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor.
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🇺🇸 Sky’s James McAvoy Drama ‘Meantime’ Adds Christopher Eccleston, Benedict WongJames McAvoy is set to be joined by former Doctor Who Christopher Eccleston and Marvel alum Benedict Wong in Sky drama “Meantime.” Based on a novel by...
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