Laurie Webb (actor)

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Laurie Webb
Born
Lawrence M. H. Webb

(1924-05-06) 6 May 1924 (age 101)
Newport, Wales
OccupationActor
Years active1958–1960 • 1966–1975 • 1986 • 2016
Known forOldest living Doctor Who related person since 9 December 2024
Notable work Doctor Who
Paul Temple
Doomwatch

Lawrence M. H. Webb [1] (born 6 May 1924) [1] [2] [3] [4] , known as Laurie Webb, is a Welsh retired actor known for his roles in television series such as Doctor Who , Paul Temple and Doomwatch .

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Doctor Who

Webb played Mr. Ollis in the 10th anniversary serial The Three Doctors (1972–1973). [5]

He is the oldest living person associated with the Whoniverse since Arnold Yarrow's death in December 2024. [6]

Personal life

Webb, an avid golfer, celebrated his centenary by playing nine holes of golf at Pyrford Lakes Golf Club as a fundraiser for Alzheimer's Society. [7]

On 31 May 2025, he attended a signing event in Chiswick with fellow Doctor Who actor Katy Manning. [8]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1958Sid Caesar Invites YouHimself1 episode
Hancock's Half Hour 1st ElectricianEpisode: "Ericson the Viking"
19593rd SoldierEpisode: "The Horror Serial"
2nd WorkmanEpisode: "The Oak Tree"
Man [9] Episode: "The Economy Drive"
Unknown2 episodes
The Eustace DiamondsBogson2 episodes
1960 Hancock's Half Hour Man in Off LicenceEpisode: "The Reunion Party"
Unknown2 episodes
Citizen James Unknown3 episodes
1966CooperamaUnknownEpisode: "Episode Two"
King of the River SamEpisode: "The Great Albert Mystery"
EngineerEpisode: "The End of the Voyage"
Mogul AttendantEpisode: "Happy Landings"
1967 Mickey Dunne Lennie CarsonEpisode: "No Flowers by Request"
LennieEpisode: "Are there any more at Home like You?"
1970 The Troubleshooters SmithEpisode: "Operation Black Gold"
Panel OperatorEpisode: "Hey, We've Got a Problem Here"
1971 Paul Temple BarmanEpisode: "The Specialists"
Doomwatch Dog OwnerEpisode: "The Inquest"
BrettSenator LomanEpisode: "The Trump Card"
1972 Comedy Playhouse PostmanEpisode: "And Whose Side Are You On?
1972–1973 Doctor Who Mr. OllisSerial: The Three Doctors
1973 Warship Customs OfficerEpisode: "Hot Pursuit"
The Goodies Man on sofaUncredited; episode: "The Goodies and the Beanstalk"
1975 The Brothers SuperintendentEpisode: "Special Licence"
Softly, Softly: Task Force Trade Market GatemanEpisode: "Female of the Species"
1986 The Clairvoyant CustomerEpisode: "Episode #1.1"
2023 Tales of the TARDIS Mr. OllisArchive footage; episode: "The Three Doctors"

Audio

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016Who's RoundHimselfPodcast; episode: "Laurie Webb"

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Index entry". FreeBMD. ONS. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  2. TardisMonkey (9 May 2020). "SPECIAL INCOMING MESSAGE ✨". X. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  3. "Doctor Who Guide: Laurie Webb". guide.doctorwhonews.net. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  4. "Lawrence M H Webb
    Birth • England and Wales, Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008"
    . FamilySearch. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  5. "Doctor Who Guide: Laurie Webb". guide.doctorwhonews.net.
  6. "Doctor Who News - Arnold Yarrow 1920-2024". doctorwhonews.net.
  7. "Laurie Webb's 100th Birthday fundraiser for Alzheimer's Society". Just Giving. 2024-05-06. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  8. "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  9. "Laurie Webb". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 23 January 2025.