Anthony Ainley (20 August 1932 - 3 May 2004) was an England actor best known for his work on television and particularly for his role as the Master in ''Doctor Who'', which he took over following the death of Roger Delgado. He was born in London, England, the son of the actor Henry Ainley Ainley's swarthy appearance tended to get him parts as villains. Other notable roles include Dietz in the 1975 film version of ''The Land That Time Forgot'', Rev. Emilius in the BBC's adaptation of ''The Pallisers'', Henry Sidney in ''Elizabeth R'', and Clive Hawksworth in ''Spyder's Web''. Reportedly, it was his performance as Rev. Emilius that led to him being offered the role of the Master by John Nathan-Turner, who had worked on ''The Pallisers'' before becoming producer of ''Doctor Who''. ==External links== * * [http://www.guardian.co.uk/obituaries/story/0,3604,1217308,00.html Obituary] in ''The Guardian'' * [http://news.independent.co.uk/people/obituaries/story.jsp?story=519642 Obituary] in ''The Independent'' (requires payment) 1932 births 2004 deaths English actors Doctor Who actors
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Anthony Ainley (20 August 1932 - 3 May 2004) was an England actor best known for his work on television and particularly for his role as the Master in ''Doctor Who'', which he took over following the death of Roger Delgado. He was born in London, England, the son of the actor Henry Ainley Ainley's swarthy appearance tended to get him parts as villains. Other notable roles include Dietz in the 1975 film version of ''The Land That Time Forgot'', Rev. Emilius in the BBC's adaptation of ''The Pallisers'', Henry Sidney in ''Elizabeth R'', and Clive Hawksworth in ''Spyder's Web''. Reportedly, it was his performance as Rev. Emilius that led to him being offered the role of the Master by John Nathan-Turner, who had worked on ''The Pallisers'' before becoming producer of ''Doctor Who''. ==External links== * * [http://www.guardian.co.uk/obituaries/story/0,3604,1217308,00.html Obituary] in ''The Guardian'' * [http://news.independent.co.uk/people/obituaries/story.jsp?story=519642 Obituary] in ''The Independent'' (requires payment) 1932 births 2004 deaths English actors Doctor Who actors
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