Biography
David Michael Graham (born July 11, 1925) was an English actor. He voiced the Daleks in Doctor Who, Gordon Tracy, Brains, Aloysius Parker and Kyrano in Thunderbirds, and Grandpa Pig in Peppa Pig. Born in London on 11 July 1925. His sister had married a G.I. and had moved to the United States, and his uncle had run away there, so he became an actor after leaving his Orthodox Jewish household. He trained in New York City at the Neighbourhood Playhouse School of the Theatre with Sanford Meisner, following service in the Royal Air Force as a radar mechanic. Graham's first breakout role before returning to England was Givola in The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, alongside Leonard Rossiter. While playing characters in the TV series Private Investigator in 1958, Graham met writer and producer Gerry Anderson, who was planning his first puppet productions. Graham mentioned to him that he could pull off accents well. His second voiceover role in Four Feather Falls was Grandpa Twink, whom he based on Walter Brennan. He subsequently voiced Dr. Beaker, Zarin and Mitch the Monkey in Supercar, Mat Matic and Lieutenant Ninety in Fireball XL5 and various guest characters in Stingray. Graham also played Johnny in Crossroads to Crime, a live-action film Anderson directed. In 1963, he became the voice of the Daleks in Doctor Who, he voiced the Daleks in all four of their major First Doctor era appearances, as well as two 1960s feature films: Dr. Who and the Daleks and Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. Graham also voiced the Mechonoids and played the onscreen role of Charlie in The Gunfighters. He returned to his role as the voice of the Daleks in 2023, when he recorded new lines for that year's official colourised recut of the 1963 serial The Daleks for the show's 60th anniversary. In 1965, Graham became the voice of Gordon Tracy, Brains, Aloysius Parker and Kyrano in Thunderbirds, as well as its film sequels: Thunderbirds Are Go and Thunderbird 6. He did not believe Brains had a stutter, claiming that he was instead excitedly trying to find the words to explain his latest ideas. He based the voice of Parker on a waiter at the King's Arms pub in Cookham, and he and Ray Barrett shared roles as many of the guest villains. Although he was not highly paid for production, the many repeats earned him a lot more. Parker became Anderson's favourite voice. Between 1975 and 1977, Graham was part of the Radio Drama Company. In 1979, he played Professor Kerensky in the Doctor Who story City of Death. From 2015 to 2020, he reprised his role as Parker in Thunderbirds Are Go, a reboot of the original series.
Acted in 159
2020s
- 2026
Thunderbirds 4K Double Bill - Atlantic Inferno / Attack of the Alligators!
Gordon Tracy / Parker / Brains / Culp / Atlantic Captain (voice)
- 2025
Thunderbirds 60th Anniversary Double Bill - Trapped in the Sky / Terror in New York City
Gordon Tracy / Parker / Brains / Kyrano (voice)
- 2023
Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour
Dalek (voice)
- 2022
- 2020
Thunderbirds: The Anniversary Episodes
Parker / Brains / Kyrano / Gordon Tracy (voice) · 3 episodes
2010s
- 2017
Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience
Grandpa Pig (voice)
- 2016
HD21 The Worlds of Gerry Anderson in High Definition
Movie
- 2015
Thunderbirds 1965: Introducing Thunderbirds
Parker / Brains (voice)
Thunderbirds 1965: The Abominable Snowman
Parker / Gallup Din / Threatened Explorer (voice)
Thunderbirds 1965: The Stately Homes Robberies
Gordon Tracy / Parker / Beefeater / Newspaper Vendor (voice)
Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached
Movie
Peppa Pig: The Golden Boots
Grandpa Pig / Mr Zebra (voice)
- 2014
This Is Supermarionation
Parker / Brains (voice)
2000s
- 2009
Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley
Brains / Parker / Thunderbirds (voice)
- 2008
The Ties That Bind Us
Prof Keresnky (archive footage)
All About 'Thunderbirds'
Movie
Stingray: The Reunion Party
Admiral Jack Denver (voice)
- 2004
- 2003
The Story of Doctor Who
Movie
- 2001
Hotel!
Scientist
- 2000
Wildflowers
Trip
1990s
- 1997
- 1994
- 1990
Shoot the Revolution
Postel Nicu
1980s
- 1989
Shadow of the Noose
Mr Justice Grantham · 1 episode
- 1987
Make and Break
Dr. Horvath
- 1986
- 1985
- 1984
- 1982
Aliens
Bruno
Countdown to Disaster
Brains / Gordon Tracy / Aloysius Parker / Kyrano / Joe / Clayton / 2nd Site Control Policeman (voice)
- 1981
Strike: The Birth of Solidarity
Mieczylaw Jagielski
Thunderbirds in Outer Space
Gordon Tracy / John Tracy / Brains / Kyrano (voice)
Invaders from the Deep
Admiral Henry Carson / Marin / Nucella / Various Characters (voice)
- 1980
Thunderbirds to the Rescue
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Parker / Kyrano / Captain Hanson (voice)
The Incredible Voyage of Stingray
Aquaphibian 2 / Aquaphibian 3 (voice)
1970s
- 1979
Doctor Who: City of Death
Kerensky / Hermann
- 1978
Armchair Thriller
Vicar · 1 episode
- 1974
Callan
Wireless Operator
- 1973
Point Counter Point
Frank Illidge · 5 episodes
- 1972
Holly
Prosecuting Counsel · 1 episode
- 1971
- 1970
Ace of Wands
Landlord (uncredited) · 1 episode
Freelance
General
1960s
- 1969
The Secret Service: More Haste, Less Speed
Lord Edward Hazlewell (voice)
- 1968
Late Night Horror
Dr. Hamid Ali · 1 episode
- 1967
Half Hour Story
Head waiter · 1 episode
The Prophet
Robot (voice)
- 1966
Thunderbirds: Give or Take a Million
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Kyrano / Straker / 2nd Santa (voice)
Thunderbirds Are GO
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Aloysius Parker (voice)
Thunderbirds: Ricochet
John Tracy / Brains / Loman / Sentinel Base Computer (voice)
Thunderbirds: Lord Parker's 'Oliday
Parker / Brains / Party Goer (voice)
Thunderbirds: Alias Mr. Hackenbacker
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Parker / Skythrust Co-Pilot / Officer / Waiter / Fashion Buyers / Ross (voice)
Thunderbirds: Path of Destruction
Brains / Parker / Simms / Jim Lucas / Sanchos / Manuel (voice)
Thunderbirds: Atlantic Inferno
Gordon Tracy / Parker / Brains / Atlantic Captain (voice)
Doctor Who: The Gunfighters
Charlie
Thunderbirds: Security Hazard
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Morrison / Bob Gray / Solarnaut Asher / Captain Hanson / Frank / Dave Clayton (voice)
Thunderbirds: The Cham-Cham
Brains / Parker / Olsen / Captain Savidge / Hitchins (voice)
Thunderbirds: Martian Invasion
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Kyrano / Bletcher / Maguire / Production Manager (voice)
Thunderbirds: Attack of the Alligators!
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Culp (voice)
Lee Oswald: Assassin
Manager of Shoe Store
Thunderbirds: Brink of Disaster
Brains / Parker / Warren Grafton / Harry Malloy (voice)
Thunderbirds: The Duchess Assignment
Parker / Wilbur Dandridge III / Captain Hanson / Percy / Customs Officer / Elevator (voice)
Thunderbirds: Move - And You're Dead
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Victor Gomez (voice)
Thunderbirds: Danger at Ocean Deep
Gordon Tracy / Parker / Brains / Kyrano / No. 2, Ocean Pioneer II / Collins (voice)
Thunderbirds: Cry Wolf
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Colonel Jameson / Sergeant (voice)
Thunderbirds: The Man from MI.5
Gordon Tracy / Parker / Brains / Carl / MI.5 Agent Tidman (voice)
Thunderbirds: The Imposters
Gordon Tracy / Parker / Elliott / Carela / Captain Hanson / Helijet Pilot / Search Control / Jack (voice)
Thunderbirds: City of Fire
Brains / Tower Control Assistant / Woman Driver's Husband (voice)
- 1965
Thunderbirds: The Mighty Atom
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Parker / Kyrano / Reactor Controller Collins / Plant Tour Guide (voice)
Thunderbirds: Vault of Death
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Parker / Kyrano / Lambert / Light-Fingered Fred / Taylor / Moore / Barrett / Policeman (voice)
Thunderbirds: Operation Crash-Dive
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Captain Hanson / Patterson / Fireflash Pilot / Fireflash 3 Pilot / Irish Farmer (voice)
Thunderbirds: Sun Probe
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Kyrano / Solarnaut Asher / Braman (voice)
Thunderbirds: The Uninvited
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Zombite Leader / Zombite Flight Leader (voice)
Thunderbirds: End of The Road
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Kyrano / Bob Gray / Cheng / Engineer (Voice)
Thunderbirds: Desperate Intruder
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Kyrano / Hassan Ali (voice)
Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan
Dalek Voice
Thunderbirds: 30 Minutes After Noon
Gordon Tracy / Parker / Brains / Sir William / Commisioner / The Leader / Kenyon / Salzman / BSS Assistant (voice)
Thunderbirds: Day of Disaster
Gordon Tracy / Parker / Brains / Dave Clayton / Frank / Chuck / Policeman (voice)
Thunderbirds: Edge of Impact
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Colonel Tim Casey / General Bron / Jim / Race / 1st Policeman (voice)
Thunderbirds: Terror In New York City
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Kyrano / Joe / Clayton (voice)
Thunderbirds: The Perils of Penelope
Gordon Tracy / Parker / Professor Borender / Roach / Waiter / Colonel Benson (voice)
Doctor Who: Mission to the Unknown
Dalek (voice)
Thunderbirds: Pit of Peril
Brains / General Petters / Sergeant Reynolds / Frank (voice)
Thunderbirds: Trapped in the Sky
Gordon Tracy / Parker / Brains / Kyrano / Captain Hanson / Lt Bob Meddings (voice)
Stingray: Aquanaut of the Year
T.V Presenter / Nucella (voice)
Doctor Who: The Chase
Daleks (voice) / Mechanoids (voice)
Stingray: Marineville Traitor
Lieutenant Misen / Zero Red / Radio (voice)
Stingray: Hostages of the Deep
Admiral Henry Carson / Marin / Toy Fish (voice)
Stingray: The Golden Sea
Oink (voice)
Stingray: The Master Plan
Doc / Marineville Tracking Station (voice)
Stingray: Plant of Doom
Aquaphibian (voice)
Stingray: Sea of Oil
Oink / Engineer Preston / Gerit / 1st Rigger (voice)
Stingray: Count Down
Check Point 1 Officer (voice)
Stingray: Trapped In The Depths
Professor Alexander Cordo / Noctus / Weather Station 7 (voice)
The Pleasure Girls
Gambler
Stingray: A Nut For Marineville
Professor Burgoyne / Noctus / Marineville Tracking Station (voice)
Stingray: The Invaders
Carter / Epayus (voice)
Stingray: Secret of the Giant Oyster
Mike Bromley (voice)
Stingray: The Disappearing Ships
Parasitica (voice)
Stingray: Pink Ice
1st WSP Commander / Marinville Tracking Station (voice)
Stingray: Stand By For Action
Marty (voice)
Stingray: Treasure Down Below
Trell / Search Vessel 2 (voice)
Stingray: Eastern Eclipse
Ali Khali / El Hudat / Aquaphibians (voice)
Stingray: Tom Thumb Tempest
Newsreader / Aquaphibian (voice)
Stingray: Invisible Enemy
Thompson / Doc / WSP Commander / Marineville Tracking Station (voice)
Stingray: Star of the East
El Hudat (voice)
Stingray: Deep Heat
Turata / Marineville Tracking Station (voice)
Stingray: The Cool Cave Man
Old Caveman / Caveman 1 / Caveman 2 (voice)
Stingray: The Lighthouse Dwellers
Frank Lincoln / Admiral Frendor / Cromer / Lorif (voice)
Stingray: Rescue from the Skies
Simulator Sergeant / Gate Sergeant / Truck Driver Joe / Security Guard (voice)
Stingray: The Ghost of the Sea
Cronson (voice)
- 1964
Stingray: Tune of Danger
Lieutenant Lawrence Gray / Gate Sergeant / Marineville Tracking Station (voice)
Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth
Dalek (voice)
Stingray: A Christmas to Remember
Alien / Shore's Drinking Buddy (voice)
Stingray: In Search of the Tajmanon
Professor Graham / Hassan El-Hamrah / Supply Lieutenant / Africa 28 (voice)
Stingray: Titan Goes Pop
Sandy Gibson / Right Enterance Officer / 2nd WSP Commander (voice)
Stingray: Raptures of the Deep
Frank (voice)
Stingray: An Echo of Danger
Tow Vessel (voice)
Stingray: The Man From The Navy
Captain Jacques Jordan / Aquaphibian 1 / Aquaphibian 2 (voice)
Stingray: Set Sail for Adventure
Admiral Jack Denver (voice)
Stingray: Loch Ness Monster
Oink / Admiral Jack Denver (voice)
Stingray: Subterranean Sea
Andrews (voice)
Stingray: The Ghost Ship
WSP Commander / Idotee (voice)
Stingray: Emergency Marineville
Nucella / Marineville Tracking Station / Jet Squadron Spearhead Leader (voice)
The Protectors
Henry Thorne · 1 episode
Doctor Who: The Daleks
Dalek (voice)
- 1963
The Sentimental Agent
Bank Attendant · 1 episode
- 1962
Fireball XL5
Lieutenant Ninety (voice) · 39 episodes
The Skin Game
Alvero Belda
- 1961
Supercar
TV
- 1960
Crossroads to Crime
Johnny
Four Feather Falls
Grandpa Ebenezer Twink / Fernando the Bandit (voice) · 39 episodes
1950s
- 1959
The Four Just Men
Pantin · 1 episode
Danger Within
Lt. Moxhay
- 1956
Armchair Theatre
Derek Stedman, Lieutenant, Willie Bliss · 1 episode
- 1950
No release date
Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom: The North Pole
Wise Old Elf / Mr. Gnome (voice)
Wrote 3
2020s
- 2022
- 2020
Thunderbirds: The Anniversary Episodes
Teleplay
2010s
- 2015
Thunderbirds 1965: The Abominable Snowman
Writer
Appearances7
2020s
- 2025
Century 21 Revisited
Himself
- 2022
Gerry Anderson: A Life Uncharted
Self
2000s
- 2007
Stand by for Action
Self · 1 episode
- 2006
Creation of the Daleks
Himself
- 2003
Future Memories: Making 'The Dalek Invasion of Earth'
Self
Talking Daleks
Self