Biography
Paul Darrow (born Paul Valentine Birkby; 2 May 1941 – 3 June 2019) was an English actor. He became best known for playing Kerr Avon in the BBC science fiction television series Blake's 7 between 1978 and 1981. His many television roles included two appearances in another BBC science fiction series, Doctor Who, playing Captain Hawkins in Doctor Who and the Silurians (1970) and Tekker in Timelash (1985). He was also the voice of "Jack" on independent radio stations JACKfm and Union JACK, whose lines included dry-witted comments pertaining to current events.
Movie Credits
Battlespace
2006-12-02
A futuristic sci-fi adventure begins after the destruction of their Universe. With a militaristic ra
Mister Jerico
1970-03-03
Con man Dudley Jerico sets out to rob corrupt millionaire Victor Rosso of his legendary Gemini diamo
Rough Magik
2000-10-06
Rough Magik is about The Night Scholars, a clandestine organization setup to monitor the ancient cul
Drake's Venture
1980-12-28
Sir Francis Drake circumnavigates the world in search of adventure and treasure.
Die Another Day
2002-11-17
James Bond is sent to investigate the connection between a North Korean terrorist and a diamond mogu
The Raging Moon
1971-01-21
Bruce Pritchard is paralysed in a soccer game and is confined to a wheelchair in a convalescence hom
Doctor Who: Timelash
1985-03-16
The Doctor and Peri arrive on Karfel, a planet ruled by fear where the enemies of its ruler, the des
Guardian of the Abyss
1980-11-15
A scrying glass puts an antiques exporter in the path of a woman fleeing from devil worshipers and t
Shaving Ryan's Privates
2002-08-08
A documentary looking at porn films that parody classic Hollywood movies.
Contradiction: Spot The Liar!
2015-07-10
Atlas is an exclusive business training course run by father and son team Paul and Ryan Rand. They a
Echoes of the Past
2001-10-31
Hess
1978-09-30
Dramatic account of the deputy fuhrer's infamous flight to Scotland during World War II.
Doctor Who and the Silurians
1970-03-14
Investigating mysterious power failures and a death at an underground research centre, The Doctor di
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
2007-07-09
A new 25-minute documentary looking at the making of Timelash. Featuring contributions from Colin Ba