The Master
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Anthony Ainley
Date Of Birth 20 August 1939


Anthony was the third actor of four to play The Master. His Master is most likely the best known since he gained popularity during the Tom Baker / Peter Davison eras. Infact, he was the plot device that caused Tom Baker's Doctor to regenerate in the episode Logopolis from which this website is named.

Some of Anthony Ainley's Television & Film Credits Include:

ShowYear(s)RoleMiscellaneous
Doctor Who1981-1989The Master.
Nicholas Nickleby1978Sir Mulberry HawkT.V. MiniSeries
Target1977Alexander Tristep. 'Carve Up'
The Land That Time Forgot1975Dietz.
Clouds of Witness / aka "Lord Peter Wimsey: Clouds of Witness"1972.T.V. MiniSeries
Elizabeth R1971Henry SidneyT.V. MiniSeries
Blood on Satan's Claw / aka Satan's Claw / aka Satan's Skin1971Fallowfield.
Doomwatch1970Senior House Officerep. 'No Room for Error'
Oh! What a Lovely War1969..
Inspector Clouseau1968Bomber LeBec.