Patrick Newell

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Characters played by Patrick Newell

Cracknell — The Alphabet Murders (1965)

Cracknell appears during Hercule Poirot’s tailor visit and comments that Poirot’s changed habits have affected his figure. He urges Poirot either to resume smoking or to go on a diet, but Poirot refuses both suggestions. This comic exchange precedes Poirot’s involvement in the dangerous investigation.

MO Billings — Stand up, Virgin Soldiers (1977)

Medical Officer handling base health and minor injuries.

Lester — Consuming Passions (1988)

Factory personnel participating in the efforts to obtain dead bodies to continue the product's success.

Doctor — Night Without Pity (1961)

The doctor arrives at Diana Martin's home after she agrees to hand over the factory keys so she can call for medical help for her injured young son. He tries to overpower O'Brien, who is still at the house, but O'Brien knocks him unconscious. The summary does not provide further details about him.

Col. Faraday — Doctor Who: The Android Invasion (1975)

Colonel Faraday heads to Crayford’s landed rocket with Harry Sullivan, unaware that Styggron is there. The Doctor later explains the Kraal invasion to Faraday and Sullivan, but the summary reveals that they have been replaced by android duplicates. Their attempted response therefore becomes part of the android threat the Doctor must overcome.

Career Overview

Patrick Newell has 42 screen credits in a career dating back to 1960. Their work is anchored in the Virgin Soldiers Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Redondela, Fothergill, Unearthly Stranger. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
42
Birth Date
1932-03-27
Birth Place
Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, UK

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