The cast of the long-running British TV series Doctor Who has changed many times since its debut in 1963, with multiple actors portraying the central character, the Doctor. Key Actors Who Have Played the Doctor:
- William Hartnell (First Doctor, 1963–1966)
- Patrick Troughton (Second Doctor)
- Jon Pertwee (Third Doctor)
- Tom Baker (Fourth Doctor)
- Peter Davison (Fifth Doctor)
- Colin Baker (Sixth Doctor)
- Sylvester McCoy (Seventh Doctor)
- Paul McGann (Eighth Doctor)
- Christopher Eccleston (Ninth Doctor, 2005)
- David Tennant (Tenth Doctor, 2005–2010; also Fourteenth Doctor, 2023)
- Matt Smith (Eleventh Doctor, 2010–2013)
- Peter Capaldi (Twelfth Doctor, 2014–2017)
- Jodie Whittaker (Thirteenth Doctor, 2018–2022; first woman in the role)
- Ncuti Gatwa (Fifteenth Doctor, 2023–present; first black actor to headline the series)
Current Main Cast (Season 14 and 15):
- Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor
- Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday (companion)
- Varada Sethu as Belinda Chandra
- Michelle Greenidge as Carla Sunday
- Angela Wynter as Cherry Sunday
- Anita Dobson as Mrs Flood
- Jemma Redgrave as Kate Stewart
- Bonnie Langford as Melanie "Mel" Bush
- Yasmin Finney as Rose Noble
- Ariyon Bakare, Sule Rimi, Michelle Asante, and others in supporting roles
Notable Past Companions and Supporting Cast:
- Billie Piper as Rose Tyler
- Karen Gillan as Amy Pond
- Jenna Coleman as Clara Oswald
- Arthur Darvill as Rory Williams
- Paul Kasey, Nicholas Briggs (voice of Daleks and Cybermen)
The show is known for its rotating lead actor due to the Doctor's ability to regenerate, allowing different portrayals while maintaining continuity in the storyline. The cast also includes a wide range of guest stars and recurring characters across its many seasons
. In summary, Doctor Who features a rich and evolving cast centered around the Doctor, with Ncuti Gatwa currently starring as the Fifteenth Doctor alongside a diverse supporting ensemble.
