Christopher Eccleston

Born: 1964-02-16

Birthplace: Salford, Lancashire, England, UK

Biography

Christopher Eccleston (born 16 February 1964) is an English stage, film and television actor. His films include Let Him Have It, Shallow Grave, Elizabeth, 28 Days Later, Gone in 60 Seconds, The Others, and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. In 2005, he became the ninth incarnation of The Doctor in the British television series Doctor Who.

Known For

28 Days Later
Thor: The Dark World
The Others
Gone in Sixty Seconds
Legend
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Shallow Grave
Elizabeth
Where Hands Touch
24 Hour Party People

Top Movie Credits

28 Days Later Major Henry West
The Others Charles Stewart
Gone in Sixty Seconds Raymond Calitri
Legend Leonard 'Nipper' Read
Shallow Grave David Stephens
Elizabeth Duke of Norfolk
24 Hour Party People Boethius (uncredited)