Misplaced Pages

Michael Troughton: Difference between revisions

Article snapshot taken from Wikipedia with creative commons attribution-sharealike license. Give it a read and then ask your questions in the chat. We can research this topic together.
Browse history interactively← Previous editContent deleted Content addedVisualWikitext
Revision as of 06:07, 4 December 2012 editPaul A (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users63,852 edits →Filmography: wikify← Previous edit Latest revision as of 16:27, 27 December 2024 edit undoRodericksilly (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users47,348 edits →Career: ce 
(113 intermediate revisions by 77 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Short description|English actor, teacher and writer}}
{{BLP IMDB refimprove|only=yes|date=September 2009}}
{{BLP sources|date=April 2020}}
{{Use British English|date=March 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}}
{{Infobox person {{Infobox person
| name = Michael Troughton | name = Michael Troughton
| image = | image =
| imagesize = | imagesize =
| caption = | caption =
| birth_name = | birth_name =
| birth_date = {{bda|1955|03|02|df=y}} | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1955|3|2|df=y}}
| birth_place = ], ] | birth_place = ], ], England
| occupation = Actor, teacher, writer
| death_date =
| alma mater = ]
| death_place =
| occupation = ] | spouse = {{unbulleted list
| {{marriage|Caroline Marston|1981|2012|end=died}}
| yearsactive =
| {{marriage|Roxana Mohabaty|2019}}
| website =
}}
| children = 2
| father = ]
| mother = Margaret Dunlop
| relatives = ] (brother)<br>] (nephew)<br>] (nephew)<br>] (nephew)<br>] (nephew)
| years active=
| website =
}} }}


'''Michael Troughton''' (born 2 March 1955 in ], ]) is an ] actor, writer and teacher. He is the son of actor ] (known for his ] in '']'' in the 1960s) and the younger brother of ]. '''Michael Troughton''' (born 2 March 1955) is an English actor, teacher and writer. He is best known for his television roles including Melish in '']'' and Sir Piers Fletcher-Dervish in '']''.


==Early life==
He has appeared in many film, television and theatre roles, most notably as Sir Piers Fletcher-Dervish in '']'' from 1987 to 1992. Troughton also starred in the first series of '']''. More recent roles include senior science master Derek Halliday in the ] episode "Out of Bounds", 1998, a therapist in ] of '']'' and Mr Mermagen in '']''.
Troughton was born as the son of actor ] and the younger brother of actor ].


==Career==
According to ] his last appearance on television was in 2002.
Troughton has appeared in many film, television and theatre roles, most notably as Melish in '']'' and Sir Piers Fletcher-Dervish in '']'' from 1987 to 1992. Troughton also starred in the first series of '']''. His more recent roles include senior science master Derek Halliday in the '']'' episode "Out of Bounds", a therapist in ] of '']'', and Mr Mermagen in '']''.


Troughton obtained a science degree from the ]. He then taught physics at Sir John Leman school in ] for two years, before moving to ] to become Head of Drama.<ref name=":0"/>
Troughton took a rest from acting in 2002 in order to care for his disabled wife and qualified as a physics and drama teacher. He taught at two schools in Suffolk. In 2009 he stopped teaching and became a full time carer.
His biography of his late father, ], published by Hirst Publishing, was launched at the 2011 Dimensions Convention in Newcastle in November 2011. His wife died in the summer of 2012.{{Citation needed|date=September 2012}}


Troughton's ] of his father, ], published by Hirst Publishing, was launched at the 2011 Dimensions Convention in Newcastle in November 2011. In 2013, he returned to acting, appearing in the ITV series '']''. He has also completed a number of audio dramatisations for ].


Troughton appeared in the 2014 ''Doctor Who'' Christmas Special '']'' as Professor Albert.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/doctor-son-star-special-125108314.html#aXUpTAz |title= Doctor Who 'son' to star in special |work= ] |date= 19 September 2014 |accessdate= 20 September 2014}}</ref>

Troughton is now an approved Amazon ACX audible producer and works on audio books, voiceovers and narrations from his studio in ].

==Personal life==
Troughton married Caroline M. Marston in 1981; they had a son, Matthew, and a daughter, Sally. The family moved to Suffolk from London in 1988.<ref name=":0">{{cite news | title =Former Dalek Finds Himself Perfectly Cast in School Role | publisher =Aidan Semmens | work =Let's Talk, Suffolk | date =February 2006 | url =http://www.aidansemmens.co.uk/features/michaeltroughton.htm | accessdate =2013-10-28 | url-status =dead | archiveurl =https://web.archive.org/web/20131029214159/http://www.aidansemmens.co.uk/features/michaeltroughton.htm | archivedate =29 October 2013 }}</ref>

Troughton remarried in 2019 to Roxana Mohabaty.


==Filmography== ==Filmography==
* '']'' - Teddy Sedgwick ("Change of Heart", 2002) * '']'' – Professor Albert (episode "]", 2014)
* '']'' (2013) – Mr Truscott
* '']'' - Milton (3 episodes, 2001–2) * '']'' – Teddy Sedgwick ("Change of Heart", 2002)
* '']'' – Milton (3 episodes, 2001–2002)
* '']'' - Therapist (2 episodes, 2001) * '']'' – Therapist (2 episodes, 2001)
* '']'' – Mr. Henshaw ("Ben Wants to Be a Millionaire", 2001)
* '']'' - Mr. Henshaw ("Ben Wants to Be a Millionaire", 2001) * '']'' – Mike Burchett ("The Challenge", 2001)
* '']'' (2001) – Mr. Mermagen
* '']'' (1999–2000) – Ivor (all episodes)
* '']'' - Mike Burchett ("The Challenge", 2001)
* '']'' – Chris Thomas ("No More Mr Nice Guy", 2000)
* '']'' – Inspector Starkey ("Speedy Death", 1998)
* '']'' (2001) - Mr. Mermagen
* '']'' (1996–8) – Dirk French (all episodes)
* '']'' – Derek Halliday ("Out of Bounds", 1998)
* '']'' (1999–2000) - Ivor (all episodes)
* '']'' – Harry Sholton ("Helping Hansi", 1998)
* '']'' - Chris Thomas ("No More Mr Nice Guy", 2000) * '']'' – The Padre (5 episodes, 1997)
* '']'' (1997) – Bill Lester
* '']'' – Mr Walters (6 episodes, 1997) / Mr. Ackerman (3 episodes, 1989)
* '']'' - Inspector Starkey ("Speedy Death", 1998)
* '']'' (1996) – Duke of Leeds
* '']'' (1996–8) - Dirk French (all episodes) * '']'' – Mr. Moss (Episode #2.1, 1996)
* '']'' – Allen Symonds ("Darkness Visible", parts 1 & 2, 1996)
* '']'' - Derek Halliday ("Out of Bounds", 1998) * '']'' – Mr. Arnold ("Dick's House of Horror", 1995)
* '']'' – George ("Don't Fence Me In", 1995)
* '']'' - Harry Sholton ("Helping Hansi", 1998) * '']'' – Colin Molem (Episode #1.8, 1995)
* '']'' – Brian Elliot ("Street Life", 1995)
* '']'' - The Padre (5 episodes, 1997) * '']'' – Maquess of Tipperary ("Flash", 1995)
* '']'' – Host (1993–94)
* '']'' (1997) - Bill Lester * '']'' – Barry Bullsit (8 episodes, 1992–3)
* '']'' – Piers Fletcher-Dervish (26 episodes, 1987–92)
* '']'' - Mr Walters (6 episodes, 1997) / Mr. Ackerman (3 episodes, 1989) * '']'' – Mr. Barstow ("The Skeleton in the Cupboard", 1992)
* '']'' – Hedley ("Shall We Gather at the River?", 1992)
* '']'' (1996) - Duke of Leeds * '']'' – D.C. Melish (7 episodes, 1984–89)
* '']'' (1987) – Bursely
* '']'' - Mr. Moss (Episode #2.1, 1996) * '']'' – Martin Turnover ("Fiddler Under the Roof", 1987)
* '']'' – P.C. Ormonde ("Have His Carcase", episodes 1–4, 1987)
* '']'' (1986) – Curtis
* '']'' - Allen Symonds ("Darkness Visible", Parts 1 & 2, 1996)
* '']'' – Arthur Martock (4 episodes, 1985)
* '']'' - Mr. Arnold ("Dick's House of Horror", 1995) * '']'' – (Episode #1.2, 1985)
* '']'' – Detective Inspector ("Love Byte", 1985)
* '']'' – Vicar (2 episodes, 1984)
* '']'' - George ("Don't Fence Me In", 1995)
* '']'' – Maurice (3 episodes, 1984)
* '']'' - Colin Molem (Episode #1.8, 1995) * '']'' – Jack Cotery (2 episodes, 1984)
* '']'' – Flt. Lt. Stather ("Mascot", 1982)
* '']'' – Duffy (1982)
* '']'' - Brian Elliot ("Street Life", 1995)
* '']'' – John ("Nightlife", 1982)
* '']'' (1982) – Capt. Surtees Cook
* '']'' - Maquess of Tipperary ("Flash", 1995)
* '']'' – Father Tom ("Things Are Not What They Seem", 1981)
*'']'' – (1 episode, 1980)
* '']'' - Barry Bullsit (8 episodes, 1992–3)
* '']'' – (3 episodes, 1976–80)
* '']'' - Piers Fletcher-Dervish (26 episodes, 1987-92) * '']'' – (2 episodes, 1978–80)
* '']'' – (2 episodes, 1979–80)
* '']'' - Mr. Barstow ("The Skeleton in the Cupboard", 1992) * '']'' – Police Constable / Police Sergeant ("Dying Day" Parts 1, 2 & 4, 1980)
* '']'' – Pilot Four-Zero ("Children of Auron", 1980)
* '']'' – ] (3 episodes, 1979)
* '']'' - Hedley ("Shall We Gather at the River?", 1992)
* '']'' (1979) – Tom (all episodes)
* '']'' - D.C. Melish (7 episodes, 1984–89) * '']'' – Gary Haig (2 episodes, 1979)
* '']'' – Bob Jakin (Episode Eight, 1979)
* '']'' – ("Kidnap", 1977)
* '']'' (1987) - Bursely
* '']'' – Eric Whitlow (3 episodes, 1977)
* '']'' - Martin Turnover ("Fiddler Under the Roof", 1987) * '']'' – Andrew Matthews ("Ancient Scars", 1977)
* '']'' – Rob Rose ("Newsworthy: The Girl Who Saw a Tiger", 1976)
* '']'' - P.C. Ormonde ("Have His Carcase" Episodes 1–4, 1987) * '']'' – Student ("Fail Safe", 1976)
* '']'' – Mick Walker (Episode #1.2, 1974)
* '']'' (1986) - Curtis
* '']'' - (Episode #1.2, 1985)
* '']'' - Detective Inspector ("Love Byte", 1985)
* '']'' - Vicar (2 episodes, 1984)
* '']'' - Maurice (3 episodes, 1984)
* '']'' - Jack Cotery (2 episodes, 1984)
* '']'' - Flt. Lt. Stather ("Mascot", 1982)
* '']'' - Duffy (1982)
* '']'' - John ("Nightlife", 1982)
* '']'' (1982) - Capt. Surtees Cook
* '']'' - Father Tom ("Things Are Not What They Seem", 1981)
* '']'' - (3 episodes, 1976–80)
* '']'' - (2 episodes, 1978-80)
* '']'' - (2 episodes, 1979-80)
* ''] - Police Constable / Police Sergeant ("Dying Day" Parts 1, 2 & 4, 1980)
* '']'' - Pilot Four-Zero ("Children of Auron", 1980)
* '']'' - Victor Richardson (3 episodes, 1979)
* '']'' (1979) - Tom (all episodes)
* '']'' - Gary Haig (2 episodes, 1979)
* '']'' - Bob Jakin (Episode Eight, 1979)
* '']'' - ("Kidnap", 1977)
* '']'' - Eric Whitlow (3 episodes, 1977)
* '']'' - Andrew Matthews ("Ancient Scars", 1977)
* '']'' - Rob Rose ("Newsworthy: The Girl Who Saw a Tiger", 1976)
* '']'' - Student ("Fail Safe", 1976)
* '']'' - Mick Walker (Episode #1.2, 1974)


==References== ==References==
{{Reflist|2}} {{Reflist}}


==External links== ==External links==
*www.michaeltroughton.co.uk
*{{IMDB name|id=0873742}}
* {{Twitter|mwtroughton}} *{{IMDb name|id=0873742}}
* {{Twitter}}
*http://michaeltroughton.co.uk

{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2010}}
{{Troughton family}}

{{Authority control}}


{{Persondata <!-- Metadata: see ]. -->
| NAME =Troughton, Michael
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES =
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = English actor
| DATE OF BIRTH =2 March 1955
| PLACE OF BIRTH =], ]
| DATE OF DEATH =
| PLACE OF DEATH =
}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Troughton, Michael}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Troughton, Michael}}
] ]
]
] ]
]
]
]
]
] ]
]

]

]
{{UK-tv-actor-1950s-stub}}
]
]

Latest revision as of 16:27, 27 December 2024

English actor, teacher and writer
This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately from the article and its talk page, especially if potentially libelous.
Find sources: "Michael Troughton" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (April 2020) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

Michael Troughton
Born (1955-03-02) 2 March 1955 (age 69)
Hampstead, London, England
Alma materOpen University
Occupation(s)Actor, teacher, writer
Spouses
  • Caroline Marston ​ ​(m. 1981; died 2012)​
  • Roxana Mohabaty ​(m. 2019)​
Children2
Parents
RelativesDavid Troughton (brother)
Sam Troughton (nephew)
Jim Troughton (nephew)
William Troughton (nephew)
Harry Melling (nephew)

Michael Troughton (born 2 March 1955) is an English actor, teacher and writer. He is best known for his television roles including Melish in Minder and Sir Piers Fletcher-Dervish in The New Statesman.

Early life

Troughton was born as the son of actor Patrick Troughton and the younger brother of actor David Troughton.

Career

Troughton has appeared in many film, television and theatre roles, most notably as Melish in Minder and Sir Piers Fletcher-Dervish in The New Statesman from 1987 to 1992. Troughton also starred in the first series of Backs to the Land. His more recent roles include senior science master Derek Halliday in the Taggart episode "Out of Bounds", a therapist in the fourth series of Cold Feet, and Mr Mermagen in Enigma.

Troughton obtained a science degree from the Open University. He then taught physics at Sir John Leman school in Beccles for two years, before moving to Woodbridge School to become Head of Drama.

Troughton's biography of his father, Patrick Troughton, published by Hirst Publishing, was launched at the 2011 Dimensions Convention in Newcastle in November 2011. In 2013, he returned to acting, appearing in the ITV series Breathless. He has also completed a number of audio dramatisations for Big Finish.

Troughton appeared in the 2014 Doctor Who Christmas Special Last Christmas as Professor Albert.

Troughton is now an approved Amazon ACX audible producer and works on audio books, voiceovers and narrations from his studio in Suffolk.

Personal life

Troughton married Caroline M. Marston in 1981; they had a son, Matthew, and a daughter, Sally. The family moved to Suffolk from London in 1988.

Troughton remarried in 2019 to Roxana Mohabaty.

Filmography

References

  1. ^ "Former Dalek Finds Himself Perfectly Cast in School Role". Let's Talk, Suffolk. Aidan Semmens. February 2006. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
  2. "Doctor Who 'son' to star in special". Press Association. 19 September 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2014.

External links

Family of Patrick Troughton
Categories: