Born in the historic and culturally rich Whitechapel district, this individual's heritage was a unique blend of Spanish and French influences, shaped by the diverse cultural background of his parents. Despite his striking features and distinctive beard, which often led to him being typecast as a villain, he also pursued a successful career as a voice actor, lending his talents to various BBC Radio productions, including the popular "Morning Story" series. Moreover, his portrayal of the enigmatic and iconic character, "The Master", in numerous series of the beloved sci-fi franchise "Doctor Who", which premiered in 1963, remains one of his most notable and enduring performances.
Personal Details
BornMar 1, 1918 London, England, UK
Biography
Career
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2003

The Story of 'Doctor Who' as The Master
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1973

BBC Play of the Month as Officer of the Holy Brotherhood
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1972

Antony and Cleopatra as Soothsayer
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1971

The Persuaders! as Estoban
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The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as Silva
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Doctor Who as The Master
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1970

Underground as Xavier
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You Can't Win 'Em All as Capt. Enver (uncredited) (voice)
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1969

The Assassination Bureau as Bureau Member (uncredited)
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1968

The Champions as Yussef
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1967

The Mummy's Shroud as Hasmid
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1966

The Sandwich Man as Abdul - Carpet Seller
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Khartoum as Sheikh Abdul Rahim
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1964

Agent 8 3/4 as Josef
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1963

The Running Man as Spanish Doctor
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The Mind Benders as Dr. Jean Bonvoulois (uncredited)
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1962

The Road to Hong Kong as Jinnah
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In Search of the Castaways as Patagonian prisoner
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The Saint as Hotel Manager
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1961

The Singer Not the Song as Pedro de Cortinez
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Terror of the Hatchet Men as Tang Hao
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Sir Francis Drake as Spanish Ambassador
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1960

Sands of the Desert as Abu Nlal
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1959

The Stranglers of Bombay as Bundar (uncredited)
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First Man Into Space as Mexican Consul - Ramon de Guerrera
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1958

Sea Fury as Salgado
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Mark of the Phoenix as Devron
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1957

Stowaway Girl as Stranger
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Violent Stranger as Alberto (uncredited)
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1956

Bhowani Junction as Train Driver
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Pursuit of the Graf Spee as Captain Varela, Uruguayan Navy
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The Buccaneers as Capt. Mendoza
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1955

Storm Over the Nile as Native Spy
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1954

The Deadly Game as Detective Gonzales
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Twist of Fate as Police Officer
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1953

The Broken Horseshoe as Felix Galegos
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Three Stops to Murder as Marlowe
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The Captain's Paradise as Kalikan Policeman