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Roger Delgado
Roger Delgado

Roger Delgado

Mar 1, 1918 — Jun 18, 1973 (55 years) London, England, UK
40 Movies 23 Series
Roger Delgado is a British actor best known for television. Across 41 episodes, He played The Master in 'Doctor Who' — the part that defines his career. Beyond that show, credits include 'Horror Express'.
Known for
Doctor Who
Doctor Who
as The Master
 Doctor Who: The Sea Devils
Doctor Who: The Sea Devils
as The Master
 The Avengers
The Avengers
as Kreer
 The Persuaders!
The Persuaders!
as Estoban
55R.I.P.
40Movies
23Series
Roger Delgado is a British actor best known for television. Across 41 episodes, He played The Master in 'Doctor Who' — the part that defines his career. Beyond that show, credits include 'Horror Express'.
Known for
Doctor Who
Doctor Who
as The Master
 Doctor Who: The Sea Devils
Doctor Who: The Sea Devils
as The Master
 The Avengers
The Avengers
as Kreer
 The Persuaders!
The Persuaders!
as Estoban
55 R.I.P.
R.I.P.
40
Movies
23
Series
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Doctor Who: Frontier in Space
Doctor Who: Frontier in Space
The Master
1973
Film The Adventures Of Don Quixote
The Adventures Of Don Quixote
Officer of the Holy Brotherhood
1973
Film Horror Express
Horror Express
Inspector Mirov (voice)
1972
Film Doctor Who: The Time Monster
Doctor Who: The Time Monster
The Master
1972
Film Doctor Who: The Sea Devils
Doctor Who: The Sea Devils
The Master
1972
Film Antony and Cleopatra
Antony and Cleopatra
Soothsayer
1972
Film The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
Silva
1971
TV The Persuaders!
The Persuaders!
Estoban
1971–1972
TV Doctor Who: The Dæmons
Doctor Who: The Dæmons
The Master
1971
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roger Delgado still alive?
Roger Delgado passed away on June 18, 1973 at age 55.
What are the most famous roles of Roger Delgado?
Roger Delgado is best known for roles in Horror Express, Khartoum, The Assassination Bureau.
How many movies has Roger Delgado been in?
Over a 20-year career (since 1953), Roger Delgado has appeared in 44 movies and 33 TV shows.
What was Roger Delgado's first movie?
The career of Roger Delgado began with The Broken Horseshoe (1953).
What is Roger Delgado's most recent movie or series?
Roger Delgado's most recent release is The Zoo Gang, which premiered on April 5, 1974.
What TV shows has Roger Delgado appeared in?
On television, Roger Delgado has appeared in Doctor Who, The Avengers, The Persuaders!, The Saint.
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Roger Delgado
Roger Delgado
1918-03-01 · London, England, UK

Roger Delgado (1 March 1918 - 18 June 1973), full name Roger Caesar Marius Bernard de Delgado Torres Castillo Roberto, was a British actor, who will forever be known for being the first actor to play The Master in Doctor Who. Born in Whitechapel, within the sound of Bow Bells, to a Belgian mother and a Spanish father, Delgado was brought up in Bedford Park and attended the LSE before WWII was declared. His war service saw him rise to the rank of a major, serving with both the Leicestershire Regiment and the Royal Signals, despite his dislike of guns. He made his TV debut in 1948 and starred in several TV and film productions before his untimely death at the age of 55 in a car accident whilst filming the Franco/German TV production La Cloche tibétaine in Turkey. He had married twice, firstly to Olga Anthonisz and then, following his divorce. to Kismet Shahani who survived him.

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