William Russell
William Russell Enoch (19 November 1924–3 June 2024) was an English actor. He achieved prominence in 1956 when he took the title role in the ITV television series The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956–1957). In 1963, he became part of the original lead cast of BBC1's Doctor Who, playing the role of schoolteacher Ian Chesterton opposite William Hartnell from the show's first episode until 1965. Russell's film roles include parts in The Man Who Never Was (1956), The Great Escape (1963) and Superman (1978). On television, he notably appeared as Ted Sullivan in Coronation Street in 1992. In recent years, Russell has maintained his association with Doctor Who; he returned to the show in 2022, making a cameo appearance as Ian in "The Power of the Doctor", 57 years after the character's last television appearance. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Filmography (98 titles)
6.1MovieDoctor Who: The Daleks in Colour
Ian Chesterton (archive footage) · 2023
MovieWilliam Russell: In Conversation
Self · 2022
6.9MovieExecutive Order
2022
MovieThe Doctors: The William Hartnell Years
2017
7.7MovieAn Adventure in Space and Time
Harry · 2013
7.0MovieRediscovering the Urge to Live
2012
MovieDon't Lose Your Head: The Making of 'The Reign of Terror'
Himself · 2012
MovieVision On
Ian Chesterton (archive footage) · 2012
8.0MovieLast Stop White City
Self · 2010
MovieThe Sets of Marinus
Ian Chesterton (archive footage) · 2009
MovieDennis Spooner: Wanna Write a Television Series?
2009
MovieWhat Has 'The Romans' Ever Done For Us?
Self · 2009
MovieMounting the Rescue
Self · 2009
MovieThe Ties That Bind Us
Ian Chesterton (archive footage) · 2008
8.0MovieCreation of the Daleks
Ian Chesterton (archive footage) · 2006
8.5MovieDoctor Who: Origins
Self · 2006
7.0MovieOver the Edge: The Story of 'The Edge of Destruction'
Self / Ian Chesterton · 2006
8.0MovieInside the Spaceship: The Story of the TARDIS
Self / Ian Chesterton · 2006
8.0MovieMasters of Sound
Ian Chesterton (archive footage) · 2006
8.0MovieTales of Isop
Self · 2005
9.0MovieFuture Memories: Making 'The Dalek Invasion of Earth'
Ian Chesterton (archive footage) · 2003
7.5MovieRemembering 'The Aztecs'
Ian Chesterton (archive footage) · 2002
MovieHenry V at Shakespeare's Globe
King Charles VI of France / Bishop of Ely / Sir Thomas Erpingham · 1997
4.2MovieThe Affair
Dr. Hastings · 1995
7.2ShowHeartbeat
Gabriel Firth · 1992
8.2ShowAgatha Christie's Poirot
Lanscombe · 1989
7.5MovieThe Four Minute Mile
AAA Official · 1988
6.2ShowCasualty
Mo Meredrew · 1986
7.6ShowRobin of Sherwood
The Duke of Gloucester · 1984
7.9MovieDoctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks
Ian Chesterton (archive footage) (uncredited) · 1984