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Paul McGann - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 14, 1959 |
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| Age | 66 |
| Birthplace | Kensington, Liverpool, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Paul McGann's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Portraying the Eighth Doctor in "Doctor Who", and starring in "Withnail and I." |
Intro
Paul McGann is an English actor best known for his role as the Eighth Doctor in the 1996 television movie "Doctor Who" and its related audio dramas, as well as for his appearance in the cult classic film "Withnail and I." He has had a varied career spanning television, film, and audio drama.
Early Life & Background
Paul McGann was born into a working-class Irish Catholic family in Liverpool. He attended Cardinal Allen Grammar School and later went on to train at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London.
Career Highlights
- Played the Eighth Doctor in the 1996 Doctor Who television film.
- Starred as Marwood in the cult film 'Withnail and I' (1987).
- Appeared in 'The Monocled Mutineer' (BBC, 1986).
- Provided voice work and starred in multiple Doctor Who audio plays produced by Big Finish.
- Appeared in 'Alien³' (1992) and 'Luther' (TV, 2010).
Trivia
- Member of a family of actors; his brothers Joe, Mark, and Stephen McGann are also actors.
- He was offered the role of Richard Sharpe in the TV series 'Sharpe' but was injured and replaced by Sean Bean.
- He reprised his role as the Eighth Doctor in the 2013 mini-episode 'The Night of the Doctor.'
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Paul McGann?
Paul McGann is 66 years old.
When was Paul McGann born?
Paul McGann was born the 14 November 1959.
Where is Paul McGann from?
Kensington, Liverpool, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About November 14th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 14, 1959, the Kīlauea Iki crater in Hawaii erupted, producing spectacular lava fountains up to 1,900 feet high and creating a lava lake within the crater. The eruption lasted until December 20, 1959, providing valuable data on Kīlauea's magma reservoir system.
- Day of the week: November 14th, 1959 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin
- #1 UK song: Travellin' Light by Cliff Richard & The Shadows
- Popular movie: Some Like It Hot directed by Billy Wilder
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