Anthony Ainley
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?Work (1989)Actor • 1989
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?Work (1989)Actor • 1989
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Anthony Ainley (20 August 1932 – 3 May 2004) was historically known as a British actor. He was the fourth actor to portray the Master in Doctor Who. From Stanmore.
Biography & Career
Ainley was originally born on in Stanmore, Middlesex, the son of the actor Henry Ainley, on 20 August 1932, although his birth was not registered until January 1938 at around the time that he was admitted to the actors' orphanage. The birth certificates of Anthony and his brother Timothy identify their mother as Clarice Holmes and it is under this surname that they are recorded in the Official Register. Although no father is named on the birth certificates, Timothy's marriage certificate identifies Henry Ainley as his father. Under the name of Anthony Holmes, Ainley attended Cranleigh School from 1947 to 1950. His first job was as an insurance clerk, which was followed by a period at RADA. He won the Fabia Drake Prize for Comedy whilst at RADA.
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- 1989: Career Milestone
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