Bruce Purchase

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Characters played by Bruce Purchase

Tommy Roach — The Quatermass Conclusion (1979)

The leader of the observatory community that Joe Kapp takes Quatermass to visit. Members of his group, including Alison Thorpe and Frank Chen, have been investigating strange events linked to a television broadcast and two satellite dishes. The group reports its findings as Quatermass tries to understand the growing crisis.

Simon Nerra — Lionheart (1987)

Robert’s family member and a knight who refuses to bless Robert’s decision to join King Richard’s crusade. Simon believes a knight must remain faithful to his lord and country, putting him at odds with Robert’s ambitions. He also struggles with age and a desire to atone for past sins, but ultimately sends Robert away with a request to return alive.

The Pirate Captain — Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet (1978)

The apparent leader and benefactor of Zanak who plans to plunder other planets and target Earth. Secretly calculating, he intends to use the gravitational power of crushed worlds to breach the Time Dams and kill Queen Xanxia, but is ultimately killed by her when he turns against her.

Career Overview

Bruce Purchase has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 1963. Signature works include Atlantis, Parrot Fashion, Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Gender
male
Known Credits
36
Birth Date
1938-10-02
Birth Place
Thames, New Zealand

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