Michael Troughton

BIO

Michael Troughton was born on March 2, 1955 in Hampstead, London, England. His father was Patrick Troughton, best known for playing the Second Doctor in Doctor Who.

He trained at the Unicorn Theatre in London as an acting ASM under the guidance of the artistic director Matyelok Gibbs. Following two years with Watford Palace Theatre repertory company, he started a career in television. He is an actor and writer best known for his roles in TV including Testament of Youth, Minder, The Heart Surgeon, The New Statesman, and the film Enigma.

He is best known in the Doctor Who universe for his portrayal of Albert Smithe in the Twelfth Doctor episode “Last Christmas” and the Second Doctor in various Big Finish audio adventures.