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Alec Ross(1922-1971)

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Alec Ross was born on 23 May 1922 in City of London, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Doctor Who (1963), The Avengers (1961) and Ben Travers' Farces (1970). He was married to Sheila Hancock. He died on 4 December 1971 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK.
BornMay 23, 1922
DiedDecember 4, 1971(49)
BornMay 23, 1922
DiedDecember 4, 1971(49)
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Known for

Paul McGann, Colin Baker, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, William Hartnell, Sylvester McCoy, Jon Pertwee, and Patrick Troughton in Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who
8.4
TV Series
  • Bob Hall
The Avengers (1961)
The Avengers
8.3
TV Series
  • 1st Guard
  • Ronald Henry Wescott
Ben Travers' Farces
TV Series
  • Det. Insp. Sibley
  • Inspector Chivers
  • PC Tidball
Out of This World (1962)
Out of This World
7.8
TV Series
  • Landon

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  • An Apple a Day
    TV Movie
    • 1971
  • Norman Bowler, Walter Gotell, Stratford Johns, and Frank Windsor in Softly Softly: Task Force (1969)
    Softly Softly: Task Force
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Laker
    • 1971
  • Anthony Bate and Diana Coupland in Grady (1970)
    Grady
    TV Series
    • George Drummond
    • 1970
  • Z Cars (1962)
    Z Cars
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Joe Hart
    • Tommy Giles
    • Evans
    • 1965–1970
  • Ben Travers' Farces
    TV Series
    • Det. Insp. Sibley
    • Inspector Chivers
    • PC Tidball
    • 1970
  • Peter Barkworth, Robert Hardy, Cyd Hayman, and Alfred Lynch in Manhunt (1970)
    Manhunt
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Sgt. Motor Cyclist
    • 1970
  • Jack Warner in Dixon of Dock Green (1955)
    Dixon of Dock Green
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Sgt. Baxter
    • Frank Darby
    • Patrolman ...
    • 1964–1969
  • Fulton Mackay, Patrick Mower, Derren Nesbitt, Wensley Pithey, and George Sewell in Special Branch (1969)
    Special Branch
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Reddon
    • 1969
  • The Wednesday Play (1964)
    The Wednesday Play
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Major
    • Jon Anson
    • Prison officer ...
    • 1965–1969
  • Gerald Harper in Hadleigh (1969)
    Hadleigh
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Det. Chief Sup. Sitwell
    • 1969
  • Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962)
    Dr. Finlay's Casebook
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Mr. Simmonds
    • Mr. McIver
    • Bently ...
    • 1965–1969
  • Richard Beckinsale, Freddie Fletcher, Arthur Lowe, Jack Rosenthal, and Paula Wilcox in ITV Playhouse (1967)
    ITV Playhouse
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Peter
    • 1969
  • Derek Nimmo in Oh Brother! (1968)
    Oh Brother!
    7.3
    TV Series
    • 1969
  • Out of the Unknown (1965)
    Out of the Unknown
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Police Sergeant
    • 1969
  • Michael Gambon and Iain Cuthbertson in The Borderers (1968)
    The Borderers
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Peter Telfer
    • 1969

Personal details

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  • Born
    • May 23, 1922
    • City of London, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • December 4, 1971
    • Hammersmith, London, England, UK(oesophagus cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Sheila Hancock1955 - December 4, 1971 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Melanie Thaw

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    He was in the RAF during World War Two before returning to acting

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