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Peter Purves

Bio: Peter John Purves (born 10 February 1939) is an English television presenter and actor. He played Steven Taylor in Doctor Who under the First Doctor, a role he continued to play in audio dramas for Big Finish Productions

Born: Fri, Feb 10 1939

Birthplace: Lancashire, England, UK

Peter Purves is 86 years old

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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Doctor Who: The Savages

Doctor Who: The Savages

Peter Purves was 86 in Doctor Who: The Savages as 'Steven Taylor (voice)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 24 2025

Poster of Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker

Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker

Peter Purves was 85 in Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker as 'Steven Taylor (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 2024

Poster of Talking Doctor Who

Talking Doctor Who

Peter Purves was 84 in Talking Doctor Who as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 2023

Poster of Doctor Who: Galaxy 4

Doctor Who: Galaxy 4

Peter Purves was 82 in Doctor Who: Galaxy 4 as 'Steven (voice)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 15 2021

Poster of Behind the Sofa - Season 14

Behind the Sofa - Season 14

Peter Purves was 81 in Behind the Sofa - Season 14

Movie Released: Mon, May 04 2020

Poster of The Doctors: The William Hartnell Years

The Doctors: The William Hartnell Years

Peter Purves was 78 in The Doctors: The William Hartnell Years

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 2017

Poster of The Native Hue of Resolution

The Native Hue of Resolution

Peter Purves was 74 in The Native Hue of Resolution as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 2013

Poster of Remembering Douglas Camfield

Remembering Douglas Camfield

Peter Purves was 74 in Remembering Douglas Camfield

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 2013

Poster of The End of the Line?

The End of the Line?

Peter Purves was 72 in The End of the Line?

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 20 2011

Poster of Dennis Spooner: Wanna Write a Television Series?

Dennis Spooner: Wanna Write a Television Series?

Peter Purves was 70 in Dennis Spooner: Wanna Write a Television Series?

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 23 2009

Poster of The Ties That Bind Us

The Ties That Bind Us

Peter Purves was 69 in The Ties That Bind Us as 'Steven Taylor (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 03 2008

Poster of The Story of Doctor Who

The Story of Doctor Who

Peter Purves was 64 in The Story of Doctor Who

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 30 2003

Poster of Myth Makers 43: William Hartnell

Myth Makers 43: William Hartnell

Peter Purves was 60 in Myth Makers 43: William Hartnell

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 02 1999

Poster of B.P. Confidential

B.P. Confidential

Peter Purves was 59 in B.P. Confidential as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 16 1998

Poster of Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks

Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks

Peter Purves was 45 in Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks as 'Steven Taylor (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 15 1984

Poster of Round Trip to Glasgow

Round Trip to Glasgow

Peter Purves was 42 in Round Trip to Glasgow as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982

Poster of Robbie

Peter Purves was 39 in Robbie as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1979

Poster of Doctor Who: The Savages

Doctor Who: The Savages

Peter Purves was 27 in Doctor Who: The Savages as 'Steven Taylor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 18 1966

Poster of Doctor Who: The Gunfighters

Doctor Who: The Gunfighters

Peter Purves was 27 in Doctor Who: The Gunfighters as 'Steven Taylor'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 21 1966

Poster of Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker

Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker

Peter Purves was 27 in Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker as 'Steven Taylor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 23 1966

Poster of Doctor Who: The Ark

Doctor Who: The Ark

Peter Purves was 27 in Doctor Who: The Ark as 'Steven Taylor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1966

Poster of Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve

Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve

Peter Purves was 27 in Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve as 'Steven Taylor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 26 1966

Poster of Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan

Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan

Peter Purves was 26 in Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan as 'Steven Taylor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 29 1966

Poster of Doctor Who: The Myth Makers

Doctor Who: The Myth Makers

Peter Purves was 26 in Doctor Who: The Myth Makers as 'Steven Taylor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 06 1965

Poster of Doctor Who: Galaxy 4

Doctor Who: Galaxy 4

Peter Purves was 26 in Doctor Who: Galaxy 4 as 'Steven Taylor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 02 1965

Poster of Doctor Who: The Time Meddler

Doctor Who: The Time Meddler

Peter Purves was 26 in Doctor Who: The Time Meddler as 'Steven Taylor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 24 1965

Poster of Doctor Who: The Chase

Doctor Who: The Chase

Peter Purves was 26 in Doctor Who: The Chase as 'Steven Taylor / Morton Dill'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 26 1965

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Poster of Tales of the Tardis

Tales of the Tardis

Peter Purves was 84+ in Tales of the Tardis as 'Steven Taylor'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 01 2023

Poster of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Peter Purves was 72+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip as 'Self - Participant'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2011

Poster of Let's Dance for Comic Relief

Let's Dance for Comic Relief

Peter Purves was 70+ in Let's Dance for Comic Relief as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 21 2009

Poster of That's What I Call Television

That's What I Call Television

Peter Purves was 68+ in That's What I Call Television

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 30 2007

Poster of Death By...

Peter Purves was 64+ in Death By... as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 23 2003

Poster of Harry Hill's TV Burp

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Peter Purves was 63+ in Harry Hill's TV Burp

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 2002

Poster of The Office

Peter Purves was 62+ in The Office as 'Peter Purves'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 09 2001

Poster of Fantasy World Cup

Fantasy World Cup

Peter Purves was 59+ in Fantasy World Cup as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 09 1998

Poster of Ready Steady Cook

Ready Steady Cook

Peter Purves was 55+ in Ready Steady Cook as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 1994

Poster of EastEnders

Peter Purves was 46+ in EastEnders as 'Presenter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 19 1985

Poster of Surprise, Surprise

Surprise, Surprise

Peter Purves was 45+ in Surprise, Surprise as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 06 1984

Poster of Bullseye

Peter Purves was 40+ in Bullseye as 'Self - Presenter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 04 1979

Poster of BBC Play of the Month

BBC Play of the Month

Peter Purves was 26+ in BBC Play of the Month

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965

Poster of Doctor Who: Lost in Time

Doctor Who: Lost in Time

Peter Purves was 26+ in Doctor Who: Lost in Time as 'Steven'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 27 1965

Poster of Doctor Who

Peter Purves was 24+ in Doctor Who as 'Morton Dill, Steven, Steven Taylor'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963

Poster of Z-Cars

Peter Purves was 22+ in Z-Cars

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962

Poster of Blue Peter

Peter Purves was 19+ in Blue Peter as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 16 1958

Poster of Dixon of Dock Green

Dixon of Dock Green

Peter Purves was 16+ in Dixon of Dock Green as 'Brian'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 09 1955

Poster of Babble

Peter Purves will be 86+ in Babble

TV Show Released: First Air Date
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