Actor / Actress
Actor / Actress
Colin Baker (born 8 June 1943) is an English actor who played Paul Merroney in the BBC drama series The Brothers from 1974 to 1976 and the sixth incarnation of the Doctor in the long-running science fiction television series Doctor Who from 1984 to 1986. Baker's tenure as the Doctor proved to be a controversial era for the series, which included a hiatus in production and his subsequent replacement on the orders of BBC executive Michael Grade.
Colin Baker is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Talking Doctor Who (2023), Doctor Who: Behind the Sofa (2018), The Ties That Bind Us (2008), Doctor Who: A New Dimension (2005), Jim'll Fix It (1975), The Brothers (1972), Doctor Who (1963), Casualty (1986). The recorded credits span 1963 to 2023, including 3 movies and 27 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
MovieTalking Doctor Who
TV ShowDoctor Who: Behind the Sofa
MovieThe Ties That Bind Us
MovieDoctor Who: A New Dimension
TV ShowJim'll Fix It
TV ShowThe Brothers
TV ShowDoctor Who
TV ShowCasualty
TV ShowWogan
TV ShowGMTV
TV ShowHustle
TV ShowPebble Mill
TV ShowCelebrity Antiques Road Trip
TV ShowPointless Celebrities
TV ShowBlake's 7
TV ShowDoctor Who Confidential
TV ShowJonathan Creek
TV ShowI'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
TV ShowRemembers…
TV ShowCountdown
TV ShowPublic Eye
TV ShowThe Knock
TV ShowKingdom
TV ShowTipping Point: Lucky Stars
TV ShowOrson Welles' Great Mysteries
TV ShowBBC Comedy Feeds
TV ShowThe Afternoon Play
TV ShowFall of Eagles
TV ShowWar & Peace
TV ShowTales of the Tardis