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'''Mark Strickson''' (born 6 April 1959) is | '''Mark Strickson''' (born 6 April 1959) is an English television producer and actor best known for playing [[Companion (Doctor Who)|companion]] [[Vislor Turlough]] in ''[[Doctor Who]]'' from 1983 to 1984. | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
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==Career== | ==Career== | ||
As an actor, Strickson appeared in the BBC medical series ''[[Angels (TV series)|Angels]]'' before landing his part in ''[[Doctor Who]]'',<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://drwhointerviews.wordpress.com/2009/09/11/mark-strickson-1994/ | title=Mark Strickson (1994)| date=11 September 2009}}</ref> co-starring with [[Peter Davison]] and [[Janet Fielding]] between 1983 and 1984. He appeared at ''Doctor Who''{{'s}} 20th-anniversary celebrations in Longleat in 1983, alongside many other cast and crew members from the series. He also played the young [[Ebenezer Scrooge]] in the 1984 television film | As an actor, Strickson appeared in the BBC medical series ''[[Angels (TV series)|Angels]]'' before landing his part in ''[[Doctor Who]]'',<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://drwhointerviews.wordpress.com/2009/09/11/mark-strickson-1994/ | title=Mark Strickson (1994)| date=11 September 2009}}</ref> co-starring with [[Peter Davison]] and [[Janet Fielding]] between 1983 and 1984. He appeared at ''Doctor Who''{{'s}} 20th-anniversary celebrations in Longleat in 1983, alongside many other cast and crew members from the series. He also played the young [[Ebenezer Scrooge]] in the 1984 television film ''[[A Christmas Carol (1984 film)|A Christmas Carol]]'' starring [[George C. Scott]]. | ||
After this, Strickson emigrated to Australia, where he studied [[zoology]] at the [[Armidale]] campus of the [[University of New England (Australia)|University of New England]], part-funding his education by teaching theatre studies for five years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kasterborous.com/2014/11/exclusive-interview-mark-strickson/ |title=Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews / Exclusive Interview: Mark Strickson | Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews |accessdate=30 May 2015 |url-status=usurped |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905073440/http://www.kasterborous.com/2014/11/exclusive-interview-mark-strickson/ |archivedate=5 September 2015 }}</ref> He subsequently relocated to [[Dunedin]], [[New Zealand]], where he took up residence.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/5595736/Doctor-Who-star-on-a-mission|title = Doctor Who star on a mission| newspaper=Stuff |date = 9 September 2011| last1=Gardner | first1=Chris }}</ref> He appeared in a television advertising campaign for [[Strepsils]] throat lozenges which aired in Australia and New Zealand in 1993. Strickson became a documentary producer and director, especially of [[wildlife documentary]] programmes. He has produced programmes for, amongst others, the [[Discovery Channel]], the [[BBC]], [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]], [[Channel 4]] and [[Animal Planet]]. In this capacity, he brought [[Steve Irwin]], the "Crocodile Hunter", to public attention with such shows as ''The Ten Deadliest Snakes in the World.''<ref>{{cite web | title = Producer Mark Strickson Joins NHNZ (NHNZ Press Release) | url = http://www.nhnz.tv/moremediareleases.html | date = 9 March 2006 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070811205131/http://www.nhnz.tv/moremediareleases.html | archivedate = 11 August 2007 | df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>Pieter de Vries ACS | After this, Strickson emigrated to Australia, where he studied [[zoology]] at the [[Armidale]] campus of the [[University of New England (Australia)|University of New England]], part-funding his education by teaching theatre studies for five years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kasterborous.com/2014/11/exclusive-interview-mark-strickson/ |title=Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews / Exclusive Interview: Mark Strickson | Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews |accessdate=30 May 2015 |url-status=usurped |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905073440/http://www.kasterborous.com/2014/11/exclusive-interview-mark-strickson/ |archivedate=5 September 2015 }}</ref> He subsequently relocated to [[Dunedin]], [[New Zealand]], where he took up residence.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/5595736/Doctor-Who-star-on-a-mission|title = Doctor Who star on a mission| newspaper=Stuff |date = 9 September 2011| last1=Gardner | first1=Chris }}</ref> He appeared in a television advertising campaign for [[Strepsils]] throat lozenges which aired in Australia and New Zealand in 1993. Strickson became a documentary producer and director, especially of [[wildlife documentary]] programmes. He has produced programmes for, amongst others, the [[Discovery Channel]], the [[BBC]], [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]], [[Channel 4]] and [[Animal Planet]]. In this capacity, he brought [[Steve Irwin]], the "Crocodile Hunter", to public attention with such shows as ''The Ten Deadliest Snakes in the World.''<ref>{{cite web | title = Producer Mark Strickson Joins NHNZ (NHNZ Press Release) | url = http://www.nhnz.tv/moremediareleases.html | date = 9 March 2006 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070811205131/http://www.nhnz.tv/moremediareleases.html | archivedate = 11 August 2007 | df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>Pieter de Vries ACS | ||
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Mark Strickson (born 6 April 1959) is an English television producer and actor best known for playing companion Vislor Turlough in Doctor Who from 1983 to 1984.
Early life
Strickson was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. He attended King Edward VI Grammar School in his home town, the same school as William Shakespeare,[1] and was also a chorister at Holy Trinity Church (Shakespeare's Church), where his father, John Strickson, was organist and choirmaster. He studied drama at RADA in London.[2]
Career
As an actor, Strickson appeared in the BBC medical series Angels before landing his part in Doctor Who,[3] co-starring with Peter Davison and Janet Fielding between 1983 and 1984. He appeared at Doctor WhoTemplate:'s 20th-anniversary celebrations in Longleat in 1983, alongside many other cast and crew members from the series. He also played the young Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1984 television film A Christmas Carol starring George C. Scott.
After this, Strickson emigrated to Australia, where he studied zoology at the Armidale campus of the University of New England, part-funding his education by teaching theatre studies for five years.[4] He subsequently relocated to Dunedin, New Zealand, where he took up residence.[5] He appeared in a television advertising campaign for Strepsils throat lozenges which aired in Australia and New Zealand in 1993. Strickson became a documentary producer and director, especially of wildlife documentary programmes. He has produced programmes for, amongst others, the Discovery Channel, the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Animal Planet. In this capacity, he brought Steve Irwin, the "Crocodile Hunter", to public attention with such shows as The Ten Deadliest Snakes in the World.[6][7][8][9]
Strickson has reprised the role of Turlough in the Big Finish Productions Doctor Who audio dramas.[10] He has also contributed interviews and voiceover commentaries for DVD releases of his various Doctor Who serials.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Strangers | 1st PC | Episode: The Lost Chord |
| Juliet Bravo | Geoff | Episode: Nothing to Report | |
| Angels | Terry | 6 episodes | |
| 1983–1984 | Doctor Who | Vislor Turlough | 32 episodes |
| 1984 | A Christmas Carol | Young Scrooge | TV movie |
| 1985 | Bergerac | West | Episode: Low Profile |
| 1986 | David Copperfield | Markham | TV Serial |
| 1987 | Strike It Rich! | Photographer | Episode: Second Childhood |
| Flying Lady | Simon Gould | Episode: The Test | |
| 1988 | Casualty | Gynaecological Registrar | Episode Absolution |
| 1989 | Cassidy | Doctor | TV movie |
| Fear in Fun Park | Simon Rawlings | TV movie | |
| 1990 | Rafferty's Rules | Gavin Keyes | Episode: A Fair Day's Work |
| 1993 | Minder | Swan | Episode: For a Few Dollars More |
| Police Rescue | Carter | Episode: Speeding | |
| 1998 | Lust in Space | Prosecutor | Documentary |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Advanced Warriors | Guardian Force |
References
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External links
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- 1959 births
- Living people
- 20th-century English male actors
- Alumni of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
- British expatriate male actors in Australia
- British expatriate male actors in New Zealand
- British documentary filmmakers
- British expatriates in Australia
- British male television actors
- British television directors
- British television producers
- Male actors from Dunedin
- Male actors from Stratford-upon-Avon
- University of New England (Australia) alumni
- English expatriates in New Zealand