Sylvester McCoy
Known for
A Scottish actor born in Dunoon, Sylvester McCoy came up through experimental theatre and physical comedy before achieving lasting fame as the seventh incarnation of the Doctor in the classic 'Doctor Who' (1963), a whimsical, darker take on the role. Decades later he reached a huge new audience as the eccentric wizard Radagast the Brown in Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' (2012). A playful, quirky character actor with a background in clowning, he brings mischief and hidden depth to his eccentrics.
Sylvester McCoy
44 Movies
11 Series
A Scottish actor born in Dunoon, Sylvester McCoy came up through experimental theatre and physical comedy before achieving lasting fame as the seventh incarnation of the Doctor in the classic 'Doctor Who' (1963), a whimsical, darker take on the role. Decades later he reached a huge new audience as the eccentric wizard Radagast the Brown in Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' (2012). A playful, quirky character actor with a background in clowning, he brings mischief and hidden depth to his eccentrics.
Movies
Plays Radagast the Brown
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
2014
Plays Radagast the Brown
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012
Plays Radagast the Brown
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013
Plays Amado
Slumber
2017
Plays Igor
The Munsters
2022
Plays Walter
Dracula
1979
Plays Richard Huggins
The Owners
2020
Plays Edward Haddington
The Christmas Candle
2013
Plays General Zwick
Eldorado
2012
Plays Dr. Colin Dove
PROBE: The Zero Imperative
1994
Plays The Doctor
Doctor Who: Death Comes to Time
2002
Plays The Doctor
Doctor Who: Remembrance of the Daleks
1988
Plays Various Roles
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1979
Plays The Doctor
Doctor Who: Delta and the Bannermen
1987
Plays Ernie
Lost at Christmas
2020
Plays Evan
Dead Before They Wake
2025
Plays The Doctor
Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol
1988
Plays Flynn
Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns
1996
Plays Peter Mann
The Apocalypse Box
2024
Plays Flynn
Leapin' Leprechauns
1995
Plays The Doctor
Doctor Who: Time and the Rani
1987
Plays The Doctor
Doctor Who: Ghost Light
1989
Plays The Doctor
Doctor Who: Dragonfire
1987
Plays Harry Pimm
Three Kinds of Heat
1987
Plays Anthony Stanwick
The Airzone Solution
1993
Plays The Foot Doctor
Do You Have a Licence to Save this Planet?
2001
TV Shows
Plays The Doctor
Doctor Who
1963
Plays Lt. 'Birdie' Bowers
The Last Place on Earth
1985
Plays Mr, Dowling
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
1997
Plays Reverend Beaver
Mayo
2006
Plays Angus
Frank Stubbs Promotes
1993
Plays The Doctor
Tales of the Tardis
2023
Plays Doctor Who
Doctor Who Then & Now
1987
Plays Dr. Angus McClurgy
Father Brown
2013
Plays Aezethril the Wizard (voice)
Thunderbirds Are Go!
2015
Plays Kerwin
Playhouse
1974
Plays Donald
Dramarama
1983
Latest Trailers
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Dead Before They Wake
Full Filmography
The Heartsmith
Umbrella Man
2025
Film
Dead Before They Wake
Evan
2025
Film
Father Brown
Dr. Angus McClurgy · 1 episode
2024
TV
The Apocalypse Box
Peter Mann
2024
Film
Tales of the Tardis
The Doctor · 1 episode
2023
TV
The Adventures of Sleepy The Magical Bear: The Movie
Knibbles the Beaver (voice)
2023
Film
Bug-Eyed Monsters Invade the Earth!
Klakk (voice)
2022
Film
The Munsters
Igor
2022
Film
Doctor Who: 24 Carat
The Doctor
2021
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sylvester McCoy and where are they from?
Sylvester McCoy is 82 years old, born on August 20, 1943 in Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Sylvester McCoy?
Sylvester McCoy is best known for roles in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
How many movies has Sylvester McCoy been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1971), Sylvester McCoy has appeared in 42 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Sylvester McCoy's first movie?
The career of Sylvester McCoy began with The Ken Campbell Roadshow (1971).
What is Sylvester McCoy's most recent movie or series?
Sylvester McCoy's most recent release is The Heartsmith, which premiered on January 24, 2025.
What TV shows has Sylvester McCoy appeared in?
On television, Sylvester McCoy has appeared in Doctor Who, Father Brown, Casualty, Still Game.
Sylvester McCoy
1943-08-20 · Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
Sylvester McCoy (born Percy James Patrick Kent-Smith; 20 August 1943) is a Scottish actor and physical comedian. He is best known for playing the seventh incarnation of the Doctor in the long-running science fiction television series Doctor Who from 1987 to 1989—the final Doctor of the original run—and briefly returning in a television film in 1996. He is also known for his work as Radagast in The Hobbit film series (2012—2014).