Laurie Webb (actor)

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Laurie Webb
Born (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). He is the oldest living Doctor Who cast member since Arnold Yarrow's death in December 2024.

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. [1]

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"
Unknown3 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"


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References

  1. "Laurie Webb's 100th Birthday fundraiser for Alzheimer's Society". Just Giving. 2024-05-06. Retrieved 2024-12-25.