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Roger Delgado
Actor

Roger Delgado

1 Mar 1918Born
18 Jun 1973Died
55Age at death
82Credits

Biography

Roger Delgado (1 March 1918 - 18 June 1973), full name Roger Caesar Marius Bernard de Delgado Torres Castillo Roberto, was a British actor, who will forever be known for being the first actor to play The Master in Doctor Who. Born in Whitechapel, within the sound of Bow Bells, to a Belgian mother and a Spanish father, Delgado was brought up in Bedford Park and attended the LSE before WWII was declared. His war service saw him rise to the rank of a major, serving with both the Leicestershire Regiment and the Royal Signals, despite his dislike of guns.

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He made his TV debut in 1948 and starred in several TV and film productions before his untimely death at the age of 55 in a car accident whilst filming the Franco/German TV production La Cloche tibétaine in Turkey. He had married twice, firstly to Olga Anthonisz and then, following his divorce. to Kismet Shahani who survived him.

Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 82 credits.

  1. 2009Roger Delgado: The MasterFilm: (archive footage)
  2. 2008The Ties That Bind UsFilm: The Master (archive footage)
  3. 1993Police 5: The MasterFilm: The Master (archive footage)
  4. 1983Doctor Who: Mawdryn UndeadFilm: The Master (archive footage) (Special Edition)
  5. 1977The Last Appointment!Film: Estoban
  6. 1974The Zoo GangSeries (1 episode)
  7. 1973Doctor Who: Frontier in SpaceFilm: The Master
  8. 1973The Adventures Of Don QuixoteFilm: Officer of the Holy Brotherhood
  9. 1972Horror ExpressFilm: Inspector Mirov (voice)
  10. 1972Doctor Who: The Time MonsterFilm: The Master
  11. 1972Doctor Who: The Sea DevilsFilm: The Master
  12. 1972Antony and CleopatraFilm: Soothsayer
  13. 1971The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesSeries: Silva (1 episode)
  14. 1971The Persuaders!Series: Estoban (1 episode)
  15. 1971Jason KingSeries (1 episode)
  16. 1971Doctor Who: The DæmonsFilm: The Master
  17. 1971Doctor Who: Colony in SpaceFilm: The Master
  18. 1971Doctor Who: The Claws of AxosFilm: The Master
  19. 1971Doctor Who: The Mind of EvilFilm: The Master
  20. 1971Doctor Who: Terror of the AutonsFilm: The Master
  21. 1970UndergroundFilm: Xavier
  22. 1970You Can't Win 'Em AllFilm: Capt. Enver (uncredited) (voice)
  23. 1970CodenameSeries: Rogov (1 episode)
  24. 1969Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)Series: Tapiro (1 episode)
  25. 1969The Assassination BureauFilm: Bureau Member (uncredited)
  26. 1968The ChampionsSeries: Yussef (1 episode)
  27. 1968The Man in the Iron MaskSeries: M. Fouquet (7 episodes)
  28. 1967Man in a SuitcaseSeries (1 episode)
  29. 1967The Mummy's ShroudFilm: Hasmid
  30. 1967The CrossfireFilm: Dr. Si Cada
  31. 1966The Sandwich ManFilm: Abdul - Carpet Seller
  32. 1966KhartoumFilm: Sheikh Abdul Rahim
  33. 1965BBC Play of the MonthSeries: Officer of the Holy Brotherhood (1 episode)
  34. 1965MasqueradeFilm: Ahmed bin Fayed
  35. 1964Sherlock HolmesSeries: Moser (1 episode)
  36. 1964The ProtectorsSeries: Boris Slankin (1 episode)
  37. 1964Hot Enough for JuneFilm: Josef
  38. 1963Doctor WhoSeries: Master, The Master
  39. 1963EspionageSeries: Gebal (1 episode)
  40. 1963The Running ManFilm: Spanish Doctor
  41. 1963The Human JungleSeries: Wirral (1 episode)
  42. 1963The Mind BendersFilm: Dr. Jean Bonvoulois (uncredited)
  43. 1962In Search of the CastawaysFilm: Patagonian prisoner
  44. 1962The SaintSeries: Capt. Rodriguez, Hotel Manager (1 episode)
  45. 1962The Road to Hong KongFilm: Jinnah
  46. 1962Z-CarsSeries (1 episode)
  47. 1961Sir Francis DrakeSeries: Mendoza, The Governor, Spanish Ambassador (6 episodes)
  48. 1961Plateau of FearSeries (1 episode)
  49. 1961The Terror of the TongsFilm: Tang Hao
  50. 1961The AvengersSeries: Kreer, Vasco (1 episode)
  51. 1961The Singer Not the SongFilm: Pedro de Cortinez
  52. 1960MaigretSeries: Pepito (2 episodes)
  53. 1960The Odd ManSeries: Bernard Berridge (3 episodes)
  54. 1960Danger ManSeries: Von Golling (1 episode)
  55. 1960Sands of the DesertFilm: Abu Nlal
  56. 1960Armchair Mystery TheatreSeries: Curt (1 episode)
  57. 1959The Stranglers of BombayFilm: Bundar (uncredited)
  58. 1959The Third ManSeries (2 episodes)
  59. 1959First Man into SpaceFilm: Mexican Consul - Ramon de Guerrera
  60. 1958Mark of the PhoenixFilm: Devron
  61. 1958The Adventures of William TellSeries (1 episode)
  62. 1958Sea FuryFilm: Salgado
  63. 1957Man in the ShadowFilm: Alberto (uncredited)
  64. 1957ManuelaFilm: Stranger
  65. 1957Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!Series: Argentine Diplomat (1 episode)
  66. 1957The Case of The Smiling WidowFilm: Commissario
  67. 1956The Battle of the River PlateFilm: Captain Varela, Uruguayan Navy
  68. 1956The BuccaneersSeries: Capt. Mendoza, Don Ferdinand Esteban (1 episode)
  69. 1956Destination DeathFilm: Lisbon Police Officer
  70. 1956Armchair TheatreSeries: Antonio (1 episode)
  71. 1956Bhowani JunctionFilm: Train Driver
  72. 1956The Advancing ShadowFilm: Talibh
  73. 1955Storm Over the NileFilm: Native Spy
  74. 1955Quatermass IISeries: Hugh Conrad (2 episodes)
  75. 1955The Adventures of the Scarlet PimpernelSeries: Andre (1 episode)
  76. 1955The Adventures of Robin HoodSeries: Ambassador of Aragon (1 episode)
  77. 1954Third Party RiskFilm: Detective Gonzales
  78. 1954Beautiful StrangerFilm: Police Officer
  79. 1953Blood OrangeFilm: Marlowe
  80. 1953The Captain's ParadiseFilm: Kalikan Policeman

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