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Mark Strickson

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Actor

The Resume

    (April 6, 1959- )
    Best known as Turlough on ‘Doctor Who (1983-1985)’
    Acted in ‘Angels (1982),’ ‘A Christmas Carol (1984)’ and ‘Lost in Space (1988)’

Why he might be annoying:

    He was cast as a schoolboy on ‘Doctor Who,’ even though he was actually 22 (and looked about 30).
    He was known for spitting on the camera during the making of the show.
    Apart from ‘Doctor Who,’ he hasn’t had much of an acting career.
    An old man once recognized him from TV and said: ‘My grandson looks like you, except he’s much more handsome and a better actor as well.’

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is proficient on several musical instruments.
    He was known for his sense of humor on the set of ‘Doctor Who.’
    He is one of the few ‘Doctor Who’ co-stars who says he actually regrets leaving the show.
    He’s a popular guest at sci-fi conventions.
    He appeared as the young Ebenezer Scrooge in the most faithful movie version of ‘A Christmas Carol.’
    He’s an accomplished producer of nature programs.
    While making documentary films in Australia, he discovered Steve Irwin, who became famous as TV’s ‘The Crocodile Hunter.’

Credit: Wieland Kalligaro


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 32 Votes: 71.88% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 38 Votes: 55.26% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 22 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 18 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 86.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 32 Votes: 59.38% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 22 Votes: 59.09% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 39 Votes: 56.41% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 85 Votes: 68.24% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 102 Votes: 60.78% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 156 Votes: 60.26% Annoying