
William Russell Enoch (19 November 1924–3 June 2024) was an English actor. He achieved prominence in 1956 when he took the title role in the ITV television series The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956–1957). In 1963, he became part of the original lead cast of BBC1's Doctor Who, playing the role of schoolteacher Ian Chesterton opposite William Hartnell from the show's first episode until 1965. Russell's film roles include parts in The Man Who Never Was (1956), The Great Escape (1963) and Superman (1978). On television, he notably appeared as Ted Sullivan in Coronation Street in 1992. In recent years, Russell has maintained his association with Doctor Who; he returned to the show in 2022, making a cameo appearance as Ian in "The Power of the Doctor", 57 years after the character's last television appearance.
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Superman
1978 · as 8th Elder

The Great Escape
1963 · as Sorren

Death Watch
1980 · as Dr. Mason

The Affair
1995 · as Dr. Hastings

An Adventure in Space and Time
2013 · as Harry

The Man Who Never Was
1956 · as Joe

They Who Dare
1954 · as Lieutenant Poole

Doctor Who: The Chase
1965 · as Ian Chesterton

Malta Story
1953 · as Officer at Prison

One Good Turn
1955 · as Alec Bigley

Gift Horse
1952 · as Crewman

Above Us the Waves
1955 · as Ramsey

Executive Order
2022

The Ties That Bind Us
2008 · as Ian Chesterton (archive footage)

Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks
1984 · as Ian Chesterton (archive footage) (uncredited)

Three Men in a Boat
1975 · as Doctor

Doctor Who: Origins
2006 · as Self

Instant Enlightenment Including VAT
1979 · as Don