Quotes About William Hartnell

But I'm not, I'm legitimate, I'm a legitimate character actor of the theatre and film.

William Hartnell was one of the finest character actors of our time, and as a fan, I want to make sure that I do him justice.

Even if I hadn't been cast as Doctor Who, my acting would probably have been influenced by William Hartnell or Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, and all of the other guys. Because those were the actors that I really watched every moment of, as opposed to Laurence Olivier.

William Hartnell was one of the great unsung character actors of his time

I remember watching William Hartnell as the first 'Doctor.' Black and white made it very scary for a youngster like myself. I was petrified, but even though I'd watch most of it from behind the sofa through my fingers, I became a fan.