Laurie Webb (actor)

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Laurie Webb
Born
Lawrence M. H. Webb

(1924-05-06) 6 May 1924 (age 100)
OccupationActor
Years active1958–1960 • 1966–1975 • 1986 • 2016
Known for Doctor Who
Paul Temple
Doomwatch

Laurie Webb (born 6 May 1924) 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). [1]

He is the oldest living person associated with the Whoniverse since Arnold Yarrow's death in December 2024. [2]

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. [3]

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 [4] 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. https://guide.doctorwhonews.net/person.php?name=LaurieWebb
  2. https://www.doctorwhonews.net/2024/12/arnold_yarrow_1920_2024.html
  3. "Laurie Webb's 100th Birthday fundraiser for Alzheimer's Society". Just Giving. 2024-05-06. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  4. Guide, British Comedy. "Laurie Webb". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 23 January 2025.