Prentis Hancock
Actor
83 years (May 14, 1942 – May 30, 2025)Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Weekly viewers know Prentis Hancock, a British actor placed by viewers long before his name is. Among the other credits is 'Space: 1999'. The first credit dates from 1971. The filmography counts 42 titles. He is Salamar to most of the audience, thanks to 'Doctor Who'.
Prentis Hancock
Actor
Weekly viewers know Prentis Hancock, a British actor placed by viewers long before his name is. Among the other credits is 'Space: 1999'. The first credit dates from 1971. The filmography counts 42 titles. He is Salamar to most of the audience, thanks to 'Doctor Who'.
Movies: 17 titles
Plays Policeman
The Monster Club
1981
Plays Perryman
The Thirty Nine Steps
1978
Plays Paul Morrow
Space: 1999 4K Double Bill - Breakaway and The Metamorph
2026
Plays Frank Longman
Defence of the Realm
1986
Plays Paul Morrow
Space: 1999
1975
Plays Shrieve Captain
Doctor Who: The Ribos Operation
1978
Plays Paul Morrow
Journey Through the Black Sun
1982
Plays Paul Morrow
Alien Attack
1980
Plays Salamar
Doctor Who: Planet of Evil
1975
Plays Arnold Meyer
Chocky's Children
1985
Plays Arnold Meyer
Chocky's Challenge
1986
TV Shows: 25 titles
Plays Lieutenant Sanders
Spy Trap
1972
Plays Paul Morrow
Space: 1999
1975
Plays Salamar
Doctor Who
1963
Plays Arnold Meyer
Chocky's Challenge
1986
Plays Arnold Meyer
Chocky's Children
1985
Plays 2nd Interrogator
Armchair Thriller
1978
Plays Broderick
The Fear
1988
Plays Souvorin
Reilly: Ace of Spies
1983
Plays William Arthur MacKay
The Protectors
1972
Plays Vic
Return of the Saint
1978
Plays Lt. Ian McDonald
Colditz
1972
Plays David
The Frighteners
1972
Plays Irvine
House on the Hill
1981
Plays Captain BD
Danger UXB
1979
Plays Dirty Dick
The Famous Five
1978
Plays William Ross
Softly Softly: Task Force
1969
Plays Prentice
Mr. Palfrey of Westminster
1984
Plays Army Major
The Professionals
1977
Plays Det. Sgt. Stainer
Dixon of Dock Green
1955
Plays Stuart
Minder
1979
Plays Uncle Lamb
Outlander
2014
Plays Jacot
Secret Army
1977
Plays Ronald Furlong
The Chief
1990
Plays Bart
The New Avengers
1976
Plays MacKenna
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965
Latest Trailers
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Space: 1999 4K Double Bill - Breakaway and The Metamorph
Full Filmography
Space: 1999 4K Double Bill - Breakaway and The Metamorph
Paul Morrow
2026
Outlander
Uncle Lamb
2014Season 1
The Chief
Ronald Furlong
1995Season 5
The Fear
Broderick
1988Season 1
Chocky's Challenge
Arnold Meyer
1986
Chocky's Challenge
Arnold Meyer · 6 episodes
1986–
Defence of the Realm
Frank Longman
1986
Chocky's Children
Arnold Meyer
1985
Chocky's Children
Arnold Meyer · 6 episodes
1985–
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prentis Hancock still alive?
Prentis Hancock passed away on May 30, 2025 at age 83.
What are the most famous roles of Prentis Hancock?
Prentis Hancock is best known for roles in The Monster Club, When Eight Bells Toll, The Thirty Nine Steps.
How many movies has Prentis Hancock been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1971), Prentis Hancock has appeared in 17 movies and 25 TV shows.
What was Prentis Hancock's first movie?
The career of Prentis Hancock began with When Eight Bells Toll (1971).
What is Prentis Hancock's most recent movie or series?
Prentis Hancock's most recent release is Space: 1999 4K Double Bill - Breakaway and The Metamorph, which premiered on September 13, 2026.
What TV shows has Prentis Hancock appeared in?
On television, Prentis Hancock has appeared in Outlander, Doctor Who, Space: 1999, The New Avengers.
Prentis Hancock
1942-05-14 · Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Weekly viewers know Prentis Hancock, a British actor placed by viewers long before his name is. Among the other credits is 'Space: 1999'. The first credit dates from 1971. The filmography counts 42 titles. He is Salamar to most of the audience, thanks to 'Doctor Who'.