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.
Acted in 37
2020s
- 2026
2010s
- 2015
Contradiction: Spot The Liar!
Paul Rand
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (documentary)
Movie
- 2006
Battlespace
Horondo The Computer
- 2005
Twisted Tales
Mr De Vere · 1 episode
- 2003
Spine Chillers
TV
- 2002
- 2000
Rough Magik
Mr. Moon
The Strangerers
C.D. · 6 episodes
1990s
- 1994
- 1991
Fiddlers Three
Reggie Parsons · 1 episode
- 1990
Cluedo
Mr. Hope · 1 episode
1980s
- 1986
Blake's 7: Aftermath
Kerr Avon
Blake's 7: Duel
Kerr Avon
Blake's 7: Orac
Kerr Avon
- 1985
Blake's 7: The Beginning
Kerr Avon
Doctor Who: Timelash
Tekker
Maelstrom
Oliver Bridewell · 1 episode
- 1980
Drake's Venture
Thomas Doughty
Guardian of the Abyss
Andrews
1970s
- 1978
- 1975
The Legend of Robin Hood
Sheriff of Nottingham · 6 episodes
- 1974
- 1971
The Raging Moon
Doctor
- 1970
Doctor Who and the Silurians
Captain Hawkins
Mister Jerico
Receptionist
Manhunt
Eddie · 1 episode
1960s
- 1967
- 1963
- 1962
Appearances2
2010s
- 2011
Prophets of Science Fiction
Himself · 8 episodes
2000s
- 2002
Shaving Ryan's Privates
Narrator