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Patrick Troughton (March 25, 1920 – March 28, 1987) British character actor, often in supporting roles in Hammer films such as The Curse of Frankenstein (1957), The Phantom of the Opera (1962), The Gorgon (1964), The Scars of Dracula (1970) and Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell (1973). His other films credits include Jason and the Argonauts (1963), The Black Torment (1964) and as a memorably impaled priest in The Omen (1976).

Best known as the second incarnation of the Doctor in the BBC's long-running Doctor Who series, Troughton replaced veteran actor William Hartnell in the title role several episodes into the program's fourth season. At the time, there was much concern whether or not fans would accept this new Doctor. This was reflected in his companions reactions towards him. When The Doctor's ring failed to fit his finger, he explained by saying "Has a butterfly ever been known to fit in it's chrysalis after emerging?". Definitely one of the funniest Doctors to date.

He died of a heart attack in his hotel room while while guest of honour at a science-fiction convention in Columbus, Georgia.