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Paul McGann
Paul McGann

Paul McGann

🎂 Nov 14, 1959 (66) Kensington, Liverpool, England, UK
Paul McGann, born in Kensington, Liverpool, England, UK, is an actor and producer. Made their debut in 1982 with Whistling Wally. Best known for Alien³, playing Golic. Also starred in Empire of the Sun and Queen of the Damned. Their filmography spans 116 movies and 55 TV shows over 44 years, across genres including sci-fi, adventure, comedy.
Known for
Holby City
Holby City
as John Gaskell
 Alien³
Alien³
as Golic
 Luther
Luther
as Mark North
 Withnail & I
Withnail & I
as ...& I
66Age
45Movies
30Series
66
Age
45
Movies
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Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War
Latest Trailer
Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War
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Good Behaviour
Good Behaviour
Richard
2026
🎬 Bookish
Bookish
Mr. Kind
2025–
TV Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War
Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War
The Doctor (archive footage) (uncredited)
2025
🎬 Doctor Who: The Stuff of Legend - The Live Show
Doctor Who: The Stuff of Legend - The Live Show
The Doctor
2024
🎬 Doctor Who at the Proms
Doctor Who at the Proms
The Doctor (8) (archive footage)
2024
🎬 The Day of the Sun Dog
The Day of the Sun Dog
Jaggers
2023
🎬 The Undertaker
The Undertaker
Arthur
2023
🎬 Mia and the Dragon Princess
Mia and the Dragon Princess
Walsh
2023
🎬 Swallow Your Dreams
Swallow Your Dreams
James
2022
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How old is Paul McGann?
Paul McGann is 66 years old, born on November 14, 1959 in Kensington, Liverpool, England, UK.
Where is Paul McGann from?
Paul McGann was born in Kensington, Liverpool, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Paul McGann?
Paul McGann is best known as an actor for Alien³, Empire of the Sun, Queen of the Damned.
How many movies has Paul McGann been in?
Paul McGann has appeared in 115 movies and 54 TV shows.
What was Paul McGann's first movie?
Paul McGann's first credited film was Whistling Wally (1982).
What is Paul McGann's most recent movie?
Paul McGann's most recent movie is Good Behaviour (2026).
What are Paul McGann's best movies?
Paul McGann's most acclaimed films include: Alien³ (1992), Empire of the Sun (1987), Queen of the Damned (2002), The Three Musketeers (1993), Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor (2013).
What TV shows has Paul McGann appeared in?
Paul McGann is known for TV work including: Luther, Agatha Christie's Poirot, The Musketeers, Ripper Street.
How long has Paul McGann been working in film?
Paul McGann has been active since 1982 — a career spanning 44 years.
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Paul McGann
Paul McGann
1959-11-14 · Kensington, Liverpool, England, UK

Paul McGann (born November 14, 1959) is an English actor who made his name on The Monocled Mutineer, in which he played the lead role. He is also known for his role in Withnail and I, and for portraying the Eighth Doctor in the 1996 Doctor Who television movie as well as other media that features his incarnation of the character.

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