William Russell

William Russell

William Russell Enoch (19 November 1924–3 June 2024) was an English actor. He achieved prominence in 1956 when he took the title role in the ITV television series The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956–1957). In 1963, he became part of the original lead cast of BBC1's Doctor Who, playing the role of schoolteacher Ian Chesterton opposite William Hartnell from the show's first episode until 1965....

Known For

Cast Credits

Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour

as Ian Chesterton (archive footage)

The Sets of Marinus

as Ian Chesterton (archive footage)

Masters of Sound

as Ian Chesterton (archive footage)

Remembering 'The Aztecs'

as Ian Chesterton (archive footage)

Henry V at Shakespeare's Globe

as King Charles VI of France / Bishop of Ely / Sir Thomas Erpingham

The Affair

as Dr. Hastings

The Four Minute Mile

as AAA Official

Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks

as Ian Chesterton (archive footage) (uncredited)

Dead Man's Kit

as Senior Officer

Death Watch

as Dr. Mason

Terror

as Lord Garrick

Superman

as 8th Elder

Doctor Who: The Chase

as Ian Chesterton

Doctor Who: The Crusade

as Ian Chesterton

Doctor Who: The Romans

as Ian Chesterton

Doctor Who: The Rescue

as Ian Chesterton

Doctor Who: The Aztecs

as Ian Chesterton