Actors who died on April 23

Take a focused look at the actors who passed away on April 23. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1975 William Hartnell

  William Hartnell was an English actor, most famously known as the original actor to portray the Doctor in the long-running British science fiction series 'Doctor Who.' His career spanned film, television, and stage from the 1920s until the early 1970s. [bio]

• 1983 Buster Crabbe

  Buster Crabbe was an American Olympic swimmer and actor best known for portraying the iconic pulp heroes Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, and Tarzan in a series of films and serials during the 1930s and 1940s. [bio]

• 2005 John Mills

  Sir John Mills was an acclaimed English actor whose career spanned more than seven decades, appearing in over 120 films. He is best remembered for his work in British cinema, especially in classic war dramas and family films. [bio]