Sylvester McCoy

Acting

Sylvester McCoy

Born August 20, 1943 · Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK (age 82)

Sylvester McCoy (born Percy James Patrick Kent-Smith; 20 August 1943) is a Scottish actor and physical comedian. He is best known for playing the seventh incarnation of the Doctor in the long-running science fiction television series Doctor Who from 1987 to 1989—the final Doctor of the original run—and briefly returning in a television film in 1996. He is also known for his work as Radagast in The…

Known For

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies · 2014
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
7.32014
MovieActionAdventure
Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyThe Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey · 2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
7.42012
MovieAdventureFantasy
Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug · 2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
7.62013
MovieFantasyAdventure
The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.
Doctor WhoDoctor Who · 1996
Doctor Who
6.21996
MovieTV MovieAdventure
The Seventh Doctor becomes the Eighth. And on the streets of San Francisco – alongside new ally Grace Holloway - he battles the Master.
NecronomiconNecronomicon · 2023
Necronomicon
2.02023
MovieHorror
From the mind of HP Lovecraft comes the story of a book made from human flesh and written by Aleister Crowley during his visit to the depths of hell
SlumberSlumber · 2017
Slumber
5.32017
MovieHorror
A sleep doctor tries to protect a family from a demon that feeds on people in their nightmares.
Manilla EnvelopesManilla Envelopes · 2006
Manilla Envelopes
2006
MovieCrimeComedy
Also known as The Battersea Ripper, this is a comic crime thriller set in London concerning a young girl's kidnapping and the hapless police and reporters trying to get to the truth. It has never been released to DVD and has only ever had a limited theatrical screening in 2006.
King LearKing Lear · 2008
King Lear
6.72008
MovieDramaTV Movie
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.

Movies

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies · 2014
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
7.32014
MovieActionAdventure
Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyThe Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey · 2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
7.42012
MovieAdventureFantasy
Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug · 2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
7.62013
MovieFantasyAdventure
The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.
Doctor WhoDoctor Who · 1996
Doctor Who
6.21996
MovieTV MovieAdventure
The Seventh Doctor becomes the Eighth. And on the streets of San Francisco – alongside new ally Grace Holloway - he battles the Master.
NecronomiconNecronomicon · 2023
Necronomicon
2.02023
MovieHorror
From the mind of HP Lovecraft comes the story of a book made from human flesh and written by Aleister Crowley during his visit to the depths of hell
SlumberSlumber · 2017
Slumber
5.32017
MovieHorror
A sleep doctor tries to protect a family from a demon that feeds on people in their nightmares.
Manilla EnvelopesManilla Envelopes · 2006
Manilla Envelopes
2006
MovieCrimeComedy
Also known as The Battersea Ripper, this is a comic crime thriller set in London concerning a young girl's kidnapping and the hapless police and reporters trying to get to the truth. It has never been released to DVD and has only ever had a limited theatrical screening in 2006.
King LearKing Lear · 2008
King Lear
6.72008
MovieDramaTV Movie
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
The Big Night InThe Big Night In · 2020
The Big Night In
9.02020
MovieComedyDocumentary
Comic Relief and Children in Need join forces to deliver a very special night of television, hosted by Lenny Henry and Matt Baker.
Doctor Who: BattlefieldDoctor Who: Battlefield · 1989
Doctor Who: Battlefield
7.31989
MovieFantasyScience Fiction
Knights from a parallel universe arrive on Earth to find the legendary sword Excalibur. Only the Doctor and Ace, with the assistance of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, can save the Earth from total catastrophe.
Talking Doctor WhoTalking Doctor Who · 2023
Talking Doctor Who
5.02023
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
As part of the sixtieth anniversary celebrations of Doctor Who, David Tennant time-travels back through the BBC archives to tell the story of the Doctor’s classic era.
Doctor Who: The Day of the DoctorDoctor Who: The Day of the Doctor · 2013
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
8.22013
MovieScience FictionAdventure
In 2013, something terrible is awakening in London's National Gallery; in 1562, a murderous plot is afoot in Elizabethan England; and somewhere in space an ancient battle reaches its devastating conclusion. All of reality is at stake as the Doctor's own dangerous past comes back to haunt him.
EldoradoEldorado · 2012
Eldorado
3.02012
MovieComedyHorror
The Stranger, a tall striking creature dressed in white sets into motions a series of events whilst reciting the Edgar Allen Poe Poem "Eldorado", which will have an effect on those heading towards the mythical city.
The MunstersThe Munsters · 2022
The Munsters
5.62022
MovieComedyFantasy
Lily is a typical 150-year-old lovelorn vampire who's looking for the man of her nightmares -- until she lays her eyes on Herman, a 7-foot-tall green experiment with a heart of gold. It's love at first shock as these two ghouls fall fangs over feet for each other in a Transylvanian romance. Unfortunately, it's not all smooth sailing in the cemetery as Lily's father has other plans for his beloved daughter's future, and they don't involve her new bumbling beau.
BeautyBeauty · 2018
Beauty
7.02018
MovieMusic
In a gray world, Henry created colors. He managed to trap them inside small glass balls to give to his sick wife, but he couldn't save her. From that day on, he began to produce colored balls non-stop, involving his four sons but refusing to share that incredible magic with the rest of the world and arguing with his youngest son, Stick, about it. Twenty years later, Stick returns home because his father is dying. The only hope seems to lie in a very expensive medical device, but only by freeing the color from the glass balls will Stick and Henry be able to reconcile and fill everyone's lives with beauty.
DraculaDracula · 1979
Dracula
6.41979
MovieRomanceDrama
In 1913, charming, seductive, and sinister Count Dracula travels to England seeking an immortal bride.
The OwnersThe Owners · 2020
The Owners
5.62020
MovieHorrorMystery
A group of friends think they found the perfect easy score - an empty house with a safe full of cash. But when the elderly couple that lives there comes home early, the tables are suddenly turned. As a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues, the would-be thieves must fight to save themselves from a nightmare they could never have imagined.
The HeartsmithThe Heartsmith · 2025
The Heartsmith
9.02025
Movie
An untold bedtime story following the simple life and trade of a Heartsmith who spends his days mending the broken hearts of people suffering from sadness, brought to him by the mysterious Umbrella Man
Doctor Who: The Curse of FenricDoctor Who: The Curse of Fenric · 1989
Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric
8.41989
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
The Doctor and Ace arrive at a secret military base during World War II, where an ancient evil from the Doctor's past prepares to make his final deadly move. As hideous vampires rise from the sea and Russian commandoes begin to close in, they are confronted not only with a mystery from the distant past but also a terrifying vision of mankind's future...
Doctor Who: A New DimensionDoctor Who: A New Dimension · 2005
Doctor Who: A New Dimension
9.02005
MovieDocumentaryScience Fiction
Documentary lead-in to the premiere episode of the 2005 revival of Doctor Who. Features cast interviews, behind the scenes footage, and a look at the Doctor's past.
Doctor Who: Paradise TowersDoctor Who: Paradise Towers · 1987
Doctor Who: Paradise Towers
6.51987
MovieScience FictionAdventure
The Doctor and Mel visit Paradise Towers, a residential complex that promises a peaceful life to its residents. However, the establishment is far from what its name suggests: A conflict persists among the Kangs, humanesque multicolour beings who gather in opposing gangs based on which colour of the rainbow they bear; killer cleaning robots prowl the halls, and a secret in the complex's basement poses the greatest threat of all.
The Seventeenth KindThe Seventeenth Kind · 2014
The Seventeenth Kind
2014
MovieComedyScience Fiction
Black comedy scifi about a washed up TV presenter who doesn't let small things like alien invasions stop him from broadcasting.
Dead Before They WakeDead Before They Wake · 2025
Dead Before They Wake
7.02025
MovieCrimeDrama
Nightclub bouncer Alex is tasked with tracking down a young girl snared by a sex trafficking network.
Doctor Who: Tales Lost in TimeDoctor Who: Tales Lost in Time · 2011
Doctor Who: Tales Lost in Time
8.02011
MovieDocumentary
Go behind the scenes of Dr Who as never before - and discover the 'lost tales' of the show! Doctors David Tennant, Paul McGann, Peter Davison and Sylvester McCoy are joined in providing insights by Rula Lenska, Simon Pegg, Adam Garcia, John Barrowman, Russell T. Davis and Graham Cole!

TV Shows

Doctor WhoDoctor Who · 1963
Doctor Who
7.91963
SeriesDrama
The adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a sentient time-traveling spaceship. Its exterior appears as a blue British police box, which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired. Along with a succession of companions, The Doctor faces a variety of foes while working to save civilizations, help ordinary people, and right many wrongs.
CasualtyCasualty · 1986
Casualty
6.21986
SeriesDrama
Drama series about the staff and patients at Holby City Hospital's emergency department, charting the ups and downs in their personal and professional lives.
Father BrownFather Brown · 2013
Father Brown
7.62013
SeriesDramaCrime
Father Brown is based on G. K. Chesterton's detective stories about a Catholic priest who doubles as an amateur detective in order to try and solve mysteries.
GMTVGMTV · 1993
GMTV
5.81993
Series
GMTV is the name of the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor/licensee, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January 1993 to 3 September 2010. It became a wholly owned subsidiary of ITV plc in November 2009. Shortly after, ITV plc announced the programme would end. The final edition of GMTV was broadcast on 3 September 2010.
PlayhousePlayhouse · 1974
Playhouse
7.01974
SeriesDrama
A one-hour anthology television series of one-off contemporary and classic dramas produced by the BBC.
The BillThe Bill · 1984
The Bill
6.81984
SeriesCrimeDrama
The daily lives of the men and women at Sun Hill Police Station as they fight crime on the streets of London. From bomb threats to armed robbery and drug raids to the routine demands of policing this ground-breaking series focuses as much on crime as it does on the personal lives of its characters.
TiswasTiswas · 1974
Tiswas
7.81974
SeriesComedy
Tiswas was a Saturday morning children's British television series which ran from 5 January 1974 to 3 April 1982 and was produced for the ITV network by ATV Network Limited. It was created by ATV continuity announcer Peter Tomlinson following a test period in 1973 when he tried out a few competitions and daft stuff between the programmes.
Going Live!Going Live! · 1987
Going Live!
8.01987
Series
Going Live! was a Saturday morning magazine show, broadcast on BBC1 between 1987 and 1993. It was presented by Phillip Schofield and Sarah Greene. Other presenters included Trevor and Simon, Peter Simon, Emma Forbes, and puppet Gordon the Gopher. The show was broadcast during the autumn to spring seasons, with other shows such as the 8:15 from Manchester and Parallel 9 taking over during the summer months. It was preceded by Saturday Superstore, and succeeded by Live & Kicking. In 1988, when the second series started, Greene was hurt in a helicopter crash with her then boyfriend, Mike Smith. Guest presenters stood in for her including T'Pau's Carol Decker. Similarly, in 1992-93 during the final series, Schofield was starring in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and was unable to present the show. A third presenter took his place. Originally, Neighbours actor Kristian Schmid took the role but soon left after problems with his work permit. Various other celebrities to stand in included Shane Richie and Robbie Williams during his Take That days.
Pointless CelebritiesPointless Celebrities · 2011
Pointless Celebrities
6.32011
Series
Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present a celebrity version of the general knowledge quiz in which contestants try to come up with the answers that nobody else could think of.
An Audience with...An Audience with... · 1978
An Audience with...
5.31978
Series
An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian, performs for an invited audience of celebrity guests, interspersed with questions from the audience, in a light hearted revue/tribute style.
Doctor Who ConfidentialDoctor Who Confidential · 2005
Doctor Who Confidential
8.12005
SeriesDocumentary
Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary to complement the revival of the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Each episode was broadcast on BBC Three on Saturdays, immediately after the broadcast of the weekly television episode on BBC One. The running time of the first two series was 30 minutes, being extended to 45 minutes in the third. BBC Three also broadcast a cut-down edition of the programme, lasting 15 minutes, shown after the repeats on Sundays and Fridays and after the weekday evening repeats of earlier seasons.
Thunderbirds Are Go!Thunderbirds Are Go! · 2015
Thunderbirds Are Go!
6.32015
SeriesFamily
Remake of the hit 1960s television show. In the 21st century, Jeff Tracy, a former astronaut, amasses a colossal fortune and decides that he must use it to benefit others. His answer to this desire is to create International Rescue, a unique private emergency response service equipped with customized designed vehicles and equipment that enable the organization to react to any crisis whether it be in sea, air, land, or space. Jeff's five sons volunteer to operate as the pilots and field agents, as well "Brain" who acts as the teams engineer. In addition, Jeff's friend, Kyrano and his daughter Tanusha aka Kayo (based on the original series Tin-Tin character) agree to be the support staff. In addition to the field team, IR also maintains an intelligence network with Lady Penelope and her ex-con chauffeur, Parker as the chief agents in this arm.
Still GameStill Game · 2002
Still Game
8.42002
SeriesComedy
Cult Scottish comedy about the lives of two OAP's (Old Age Pensioners) Jack and Victor and their views on how it used to be in the old days and how bad it is now in the fictional town of Craiglang.
DramaramaDramarama · 1983
Dramarama
7.31983
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Dramarama is the name of a British children's anthology series broadcast on ITV between 1983 and 1989. It tended to feature drama of a science fiction or supernatural bent. The series was created by Anna Home, then head of children's and youth programming at TVS, however production responsibilities were divided amongst most of the regional ITV franchise holders. Thus, each episode was in practice a one-off production with its own cast and crew, up to and including the executive producer. Dramarama was largely a place for new talent to prove themselves and was a launching pad for the likes of Anthony Horowitz, Paul Abbott, Kay Mellor, Janice Hally, Tony Kearney, David Tennant and Ann Marie Di Mambro. It was one of Dennis Spooner's last credits. One of Dramarama's episodes, "Dodger, Bonzo And The Rest", gained so much popularity that it was turned in to its own series the following year. It starred Lee Ross and was based around a large foster home. The episode "Blackbird Singing In The Dead of Night" was developed by Granada into the TV series Children's Ward. It was also repeated for the first time since its original broadcast on 5 January 2013, during CITV's 30th anniversary Old Skool Weekend. The Series 7 episode "Back To Front" – notable for featuring a mirror image of the Yorkshire Television logo card at the end – was repeated on 6 January 2013, again as part of CITV's 30th anniversary Old Skool Weekend.
Doctor Who: Behind the SofaDoctor Who: Behind the Sofa · 2018
Doctor Who: Behind the Sofa
2018
SeriesComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
Behind the Sofa was a series of videos included in each release of The Collection Blu-ray sets featuring cast and crew members from the show watching serials from the correspondent season.
Tales of the TardisTales of the Tardis · 2023
Tales of the Tardis
5.62023
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Classic Doctor Who duos are reunited as they board a very special TARDIS on a nostalgic voyage through space and time.
Vision OnVision On · 1964
Vision On
1964
SeriesFamily
Vision On was a British children's television programme, shown on BBC1 from 1964 to 1976 and designed specifically for deaf children.
The History of Tom Jones: A FoundlingThe History of Tom Jones: A Foundling · 1997
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
7.51997
SeriesDrama
Adaptation of the classic novel by Henry Fielding chronicling the life, loves and adventures of the charming Tom.
Frank Stubbs PromotesFrank Stubbs Promotes · 1993
Frank Stubbs Promotes
7.51993
SeriesComedy
Frank Stubbs (Timothy Spall) is a down-at-heel ticket tout with grand ideas. He has an ambition to become a 'high class' promoter of famous and talented performers. In reality, his ambitions tend to outstrip his capabilities.
MayoMayo · 2006
Mayo
4.22006
SeriesComedyCrime
Charismatic detective Gil Mayo wise-cracks his way through a variety of murder mysteries alongside his sexy colleague, Alex Jones. Matters aren't simple between the old flames as flirtation could become something more - but who will make the first move? Life is further complicated by Gil's precocious teenage daughter Julie, who he's bringing up by himself after the disappearance of his wife. The detective does come up with a novel way to deal with the piles of bills he keeps receiving though - hiding them in the cupboard!
Doctor Who: The Doctors RevisitedDoctor Who: The Doctors Revisited · 2013
Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited
6.42013
SeriesDocumentary
As the Doctor's newest companion, Clara Oswald, steps into the TARDIS, take a look back at previous companions that have won over The Doctor's hearts in Doctor Who: The Companions. Along the way, companions past and present talk about how the show has changed their lives, and how they've never quite managed to leave the TARDIS behind.
The Real Marigold HotelThe Real Marigold Hotel · 2016
The Real Marigold Hotel
8.02016
SeriesDocumentary
A group of famous faces travel to India to see if retiring in India would be better than retiring in England.
The Last Place on EarthThe Last Place on Earth · 1985
The Last Place on Earth
7.41985
SeriesDrama
The Last Place on Earth is a 1985 Central Television seven part serial, written by Trevor Griffiths based on the book Scott and Amundsen by Roland Huntford. The book is an exploration of the expeditions of Captain Robert F. Scott and his Norwegian rival in polar exploration, Roald Amundsen in their attempts to reach the South Pole. The series ran for seven episodes and starred a wide range of UK and Norwegian character actors as well as featuring some famous names, such as Max von Sydow, Richard Wilson, Sylvester McCoy and Pat Roach. It also featured performances early in their careers by Bill Nighy and Hugh Grant. Subsequently Huntford's book was republished under the same name. The book put forth the point of view that Amundsen's success in reaching the South Pole was abetted by much superior planning, whereas errors by Scott ultimately resulted in the death of him and his companions.
Doctor Who Then & NowDoctor Who Then & Now · 1987
Doctor Who Then & Now
1987
Series
Television special about the origins of Doctor Who, featuring interviews with directors, creators, and actors.