Nicholas Briggs
Actor · Writer · Voice actor
Known for
Nicholas Briggs is the voice of the Daleks and the Cybermen in 'Doctor Who', a role he has held since the programme returned in 2005, performing the lines through a ring modulator. He is also executive producer of Big Finish Productions, which makes licensed audio dramas, and has written and directed extensively for it.
Nicholas Briggs
Actor · Writer · Voice actor
27 Movies · 10 Series
Nicholas Briggs is the voice of the Daleks and the Cybermen in 'Doctor Who', a role he has held since the programme returned in 2005, performing the lines through a ring modulator. He is also executive producer of Big Finish Productions, which makes licensed audio dramas, and has written and directed extensively for it.
Movies
Plays Dalek (voice) / Zygon (voice)
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
2013
Plays Dalek (voice)
Doctor Who: Resolution
2019
Plays Daleks (voice)
Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time
2017
Plays Peter Hawkins
An Adventure in Space and Time
2013
Plays Voice of the Daleks
Doctor Who: Eve of the Daleks
2022
Plays Omega (voice)
Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War
2025
Plays Max
Adulthood
2008
Plays The Vlinx (voice) / Dalek (voice)
Doctor Who at the Proms
2024
Plays The Vlinx (voice)
Doctor Who: The Legend of Ruby Sunday & Empire of Death
2024
Plays Ministry Extra
PROBE: The Devil of Winterborne
1995
Writer
Plays Sam Flint
The Airzone Solution
1993
Plays Cyber-Controller / Professor Osborn
Doctor Who: Real Time
2002
Plays Cyberman (voice)
Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven
2014
Plays Soldier
Wartime
1988
Writer
Plays Raven
The Stranger: The Terror Game
1994
Director
Plays Mike
Auton 2: Sentinel
1998
TV Shows
Plays Zygons (voice)
Doctor Who
2005
Plays Cyber-Controller
Doctor Who: Real Time
2002
Plays The Mechanoids
DALEKS!
2020
Plays The Vlinx (voice)
Doctor Who
2024
Writer
Plays Minor
The Stranger
1991
Plays Captain Tybo (voice)
The Sarah Jane Adventures
2007
Plays Dalek (voice)
TARDISodes
2006
Plays Voice of the Daleks
Coupling
2000
Plays Rick Yates
Torchwood
2006
Plays Solicitor
Lewis
2007
Latest Trailers
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Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War
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Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War
Omega (voice)
2025
Doctor Who at the Proms
The Vlinx (voice) / Dalek (voice)
2024
Doctor Who: The Legend of Ruby Sunday & Empire of Death
The Vlinx (voice)
2024
Doctor Who
The Vlinx (voice)
2024–
Doctor Who: Leela vs. The Time War
Daleks (voice)
2024
Doctor Who: Eve of the Daleks
Voice of the Daleks
2022
Fireball XL5: Robots in Distress
(voices)
2021
DALEKS!
The Mechanoids
2020–
Doctor Who: Resolution
Dalek (voice)
2019
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Nicholas Briggs and where are they from?
Nicholas Briggs is 65 years old, born on September 29, 1961 in London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Nicholas Briggs?
Nicholas Briggs is best known for roles in Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor, Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor, Doctor Who: The Next Doctor.
How many movies has Nicholas Briggs been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1972), Nicholas Briggs has appeared in 26 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Nicholas Briggs's first movie?
The career of Nicholas Briggs began with Doctor Who: Day of the Daleks (1972).
What is Nicholas Briggs's most recent movie or series?
Nicholas Briggs's most recent release is Worlds Within: The Life of Ian Marter, which premiered on September 20, 2025.
What TV shows has Nicholas Briggs appeared in?
On television, Nicholas Briggs has appeared in Doctor Who, Torchwood, Coupling, Doctor Who.
Nicholas Briggs
1961-09-29 · London, England, UK
Nicholas Briggs (born 29 September 1961) is an English actor, writer, director, sound designer, composer and voice actor. He is predominantly associated with the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who and its various spin-offs, particularly as the voice of the Daleks and the Cybermen in the 21st century series.
He is also the executive producer of Big Finish Productions, for which he has produced, directed and written several audio plays, as well as acting in many of them.