David Troughton

David Troughton (born June 9, 1950 in Hampstead, North London, England) is a respected Shakespearean actor on the British stage. He comes from a theatrical family: he is the son of Doctor Who actor Patrick Troughton, brother of Michael Troughton, and father of Sam Troughton. His memorable performances include King Richard in Richard III (RSC), Bolingbroke in Richard II (RSC, 2000) and Duke Vincentio in Measure for Measure (Theatre de Complicite, 2004). On television, his roles have included guest appearances in Doctor Who (notably King Peladon in The Curse of Peladon) and the role of Sir Arthur Wellesley (the Duke of Wellington) in the first series of Sharpe, as well as Bob Buzzard in A Very Peculiar Practice.

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June 9 - 1950 - England - Doctor Who - Patrick Troughton - Michael Troughton - Sam Troughton - Richard III - RSC - Bolingbroke - Richard II - 2000 - Measure for Measure - Theatre de Complicite - 2004 - Television - The Curse of Peladon - Sir Arthur Wellesley - Sharpe - A Very Peculiar Practice

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