Paul McGann

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Characters played by Paul McGann

Golic — Alien³ (1992)

Outcast inmate on Fury 161, regains psychopathic state after alien encounter.

Vicar — Lesbian Vampire Killers (2009)

A seemingly eccentric local cleric who recognizes Jimmy's ancestral lineage. He actively researches the vampire lore, arms himself, and assists Fletch in rescuing Jimmy. He ultimately sacrifices himself during the final battle to allow the protagonists to retrieve the sacred weapon.

David Talbot — Queen of the Damned (2002)

Talamasca leader and mentor to Jesse, knowledgeable about vampires.

The Doctor — Doctor Who (1996)

This version is the Doctor's seventh incarnation, who carries the Master's remains from Skaro toward Gallifrey. He is shot while helping Chang Lee escape a gang, dies after Grace's unsuccessful operation, and subsequently regenerates into the new Doctor, beginning the film's central crisis.

...& I — Withnail & I (1987)

Contemplative, neurotic unemployed actor and Withnail's flatmate. Proposes the cottage trip to escape London. Becomes anxious about local threats and Monty's unwanted sexual advances. Lies to Monty to protect himself, eventually secures a play role in Manchester and leaves Withnail behind.

Girard / Jussac — The Three Musketeers (1993)

A local duelist who pursues d'Artagnan across France after the young fencer allegedly damages his sister's honor. He and his brothers continuously challenge d'Artagnan to duels throughout the film. They reappear at the end outside the musketeer headquarters to settle their score, but are quickly driven away by the united musketeer division.

The Doctor — Doctor Who: The Night of the Doctor (2013)

The Doctor, specifically his Eighth incarnation, attempts to rescue Cass from a crashing spacecraft despite her refusal to trust him after learning he is a Time Lord. Their deaths and Cass's rejection force him to reconsider his role in the war, leading him to accept Ohila's offer and choose regeneration into a warrior.

Arthur Wright — FairyTale: A True Story (1997)

Arthur Wright is Elsie Wright's affectionate father, an amateur photographer and chess player who helped electrify the local mill. He entertains Elsie with fairy tales and develops the girls' photographs, insisting that he saw no trickery even though he doubts the fairies are real. His evidence becomes important to the investigation.

Lieutenant Bush — Hornblower: Mutiny (2001)

Loyal and capable lieutenant, trusted second-in-command to Hornblower.

Philip Andrews — If I Had You (2006)

Helen's husband and Sharon's former lover, Philip becomes a suspect after Lesley is murdered and evidence appears to connect him to her. He denies killing her and is arrested and released twice. He later joins Harry in searching Sharon's house, and ultimately realizes that Helen, not Sharon, killed Lesley.

Bassanio — The Merchant of Venice (1996)

A character whose debt prompts Antonio to make a dangerous pact with Shylock. He is married to Porzia, who secretly disguises herself as a lawyer to save Antonio.

Anton Skrebensky — The Rainbow (1989)

Anton Skrebensky is a student at a nearby boys' high school who plans to enlist in the Army. He becomes Ursula Brangwen's male romantic partner, leaves to fight in the Second Boer War, later returns and proposes marriage, but ultimately leaves her after marrying another woman and departing for India.

Career Overview

Paul McGann has 134 screen credits in a career dating back to 1964. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Hornblower Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Alien³, Doctor Who, Lesbian Vampire Killers. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
134
Birth Date
1959-11-14
Birth Place
Kensington, Liverpool, England, UK

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q335863), public domain (CC0).