David Troughton

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Characters played by David Troughton

Sir Arthur Wellesley — Sharpe (1993)

A British General who survives an assassination attempt by Sharpe, rewarding him with a battlefield commission to lieutenant. He repeatedly entrusts Sharpe with vital duties based on his proven competence.

General Sir Arthur Wellesley — Sharpe's Rifles (1993)

British commander in the Iberian Peninsula, strategic leader of Allied forces.

Aubrey Catto — The Levelling (2017)

Clover's father and the farm owner. He is distant, denies his son's suicide, and struggles with financial ruin and flood damage. He forces Clover to cull a calf, blames her for leaving, and later shoots the herd before breaking down in grief as he accepts the reality of his losses.

Peladon — Doctor Who: The Curse of Peladon (1972)

The young king of Peladon who is leading his planet's delegation to join the Galactic Federation. He initially seeks High Priest Hepesh's support but is later held hostage by Hepesh's forces and threatened with execution if he refuses to abandon the Federation.

Dudley — The Chain (1984)

A father in Willesden with a young daughter. Needs a larger flat to accommodate his growing family and reflects on their past.

Emmett — Captain Jack (1999)

A member of Jack's eclectic crew who commits to the dangerous and poorly certified Arctic-bound trip.

Career Overview

David Troughton has 56 screen credits in a career dating back to 1963. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Sharpe Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include RSC Live: The Merry Wives of Windsor, Frank & Mary, Fingersmith. 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
56
Birth Date
1950-06-09
Birth Place
Hampstead, London, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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