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Frazer Hines - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 22, 1944 |
|---|---|
| Age | 81 |
| Birthplace | Horsforth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Frazer Hines's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Jamie McCrimmon in Doctor Who and Joe Sugden in Emmerdale |
Intro
Frazer Hines is an English actor best known for playing Jamie McCrimmon, a companion to the Second Doctor in the long-running BBC television series Doctor Who, and Joe Sugden in the British soap opera Emmerdale.
Early Life & Background
Frazer Hines was born in Horsforth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. He attended Corona Theatre School in London, pursuing acting from a young age and making his professional debut as a child actor.
Career Highlights
- Played Jamie McCrimmon in Doctor Who (1966–1969), making him one of the longest-serving companions in the show’s classic era.
- Starred as Joe Sugden in Emmerdale from 1972 to 1994.
- Appeared in films such as 'The Weapon' (1956), 'A King in New York' (1957), and 'The Silver Sword' (1957).
- Returned for guest appearances and audio dramas associated with Doctor Who.
Trivia
- Frazer Hines is known for being close friends with Patrick Troughton, the actor who played the Second Doctor.
- He has appeared in more episodes of Doctor Who than any other companion in the classic series.
- He was briefly considered for the role of James Bond in 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service.'
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Frazer Hines?
Frazer Hines is 81 years old.
When was Frazer Hines born?
Frazer Hines was born the 22 September 1944.
Where is Frazer Hines from?
Horsforth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About September 22nd, 1944, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 22, 1944, Polish paratroopers landed at Driel as part of Operation Market Garden. Their mission was to support the British forces at Arnhem, which were under siege by German troops.
- Day of the week: September 22nd, 1944 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: A Hot Time in the Town of Berlin by Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters
- Popular movie: Jamboree directed by Joseph Santley
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