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'''Michael Troughton''' (born 2 March 1955) is an English actor, writer, and teacher. He is the son of actor ] (known as the ] 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==
Troughton was born as the son of actor ] and the younger brother of actor ].


==Career== ==Career==
He 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", 1998, a therapist in ] of '']'' and Mr Mermagen in '']''. 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'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 took a break from acting in 2002 in order to care for his disabled wife{{Citation needed|date=October 2013}} and 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>{{cite news | title =Former Dalek Finds Himself Perfectly Cast in School Role | work =Aidan Semmens | work =Let's Talk, Suffolk | date =February 2006 | url =http://www.aidansemmens.co.uk/features/michaeltroughton.htm | accessdate = 2013-10-28}}</ref>


⚫ 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>
⚫ In 2009 he stopped teaching and became a full-time carer.{{Citation needed|date=October 2013}} His biography of his late 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 is now an approved Amazon ACX audible producer and works on audio books, voiceovers and narrations from his studio in ].
⚫ 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= September 19, 2014 |accessdate= September 20, 2014}}</ref>


==Personal life== ==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>{{cite news | title =Former Dalek Finds Himself Perfectly Cast in School Role | work =Aidan Semmens | work =Let's Talk, Suffolk | date =February 2006 | url =http://www.aidansemmens.co.uk/features/michaeltroughton.htm | accessdate = 2013-10-28}}</ref> Caroline contracted ] and died in the summer of 2012.{{Citation needed|date=September 2012}} 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==
* '']'' – Professor Albert (episode "]", 2014) * '']'' – Professor Albert (episode "]", 2014)
* '']'' (2013) – Mr Truscott * '']'' (2013) – Mr Truscott
* '']'' – Teddy Sedgwick ("Change of Heart", 2002) * '']'' – Teddy Sedgwick ("Change of Heart", 2002)
* '']'' – Milton (3 episodes, 2001–2002) * '']'' – Milton (3 episodes, 2001–2002)
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* '']'' (1997) – Bill Lester * '']'' (1997) – Bill Lester
* '']'' – Mr Walters (6 episodes, 1997) / Mr. Ackerman (3 episodes, 1989) * '']'' – Mr Walters (6 episodes, 1997) / Mr. Ackerman (3 episodes, 1989)
* '']'' (1996) – Duke of Leeds * '']'' (1996) – Duke of Leeds
* '']'' – Mr. Moss (Episode #2.1, 1996) * '']'' – Mr. Moss (Episode #2.1, 1996)
* '']'' – Allen Symonds ("Darkness Visible", parts 1 & 2, 1996) * '']'' – Allen Symonds ("Darkness Visible", parts 1 & 2, 1996)
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* '']'' – Colin Molem (Episode #1.8, 1995) * '']'' – Colin Molem (Episode #1.8, 1995)
* '']'' – Brian Elliot ("Street Life", 1995) * '']'' – Brian Elliot ("Street Life", 1995)
* '']'' – Maquess of Tipperary ("Flash", 1995) * '']'' – Maquess of Tipperary ("Flash", 1995)
* '']'' – Host (1993–94)
* '']'' – Barry Bullsit (8 episodes, 1992–3) * '']'' – Barry Bullsit (8 episodes, 1992–3)
* '']'' – Piers Fletcher-Dervish (26 episodes, 1987–92) * '']'' – Piers Fletcher-Dervish (26 episodes, 1987–92)
* '']'' – Mr. Barstow ("The Skeleton in the Cupboard", 1992) * '']'' – Mr. Barstow ("The Skeleton in the Cupboard", 1992)
* '']'' – Hedley ("Shall We Gather at the River?", 1992) * '']'' – Hedley ("Shall We Gather at the River?", 1992)
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* '']'' – P.C. Ormonde ("Have His Carcase", episodes 1–4, 1987) * '']'' – P.C. Ormonde ("Have His Carcase", episodes 1–4, 1987)
* '']'' (1986) – Curtis * '']'' (1986) – Curtis
* '']'' – Arthur Martock (4 episodes, 1985)
* '']'' – (Episode #1.2, 1985) * '']'' – (Episode #1.2, 1985)
* '']'' – Detective Inspector ("Love Byte", 1985) * '']'' – Detective Inspector ("Love Byte", 1985)
* '']'' – Vicar (2 episodes, 1984) * '']'' – Vicar (2 episodes, 1984)
* '']'' – Maurice (3 episodes, 1984) * '']'' – Maurice (3 episodes, 1984)
* '']'' – Jack Cotery (2 episodes, 1984) * '']'' – Jack Cotery (2 episodes, 1984)
* '']'' – Flt. Lt. Stather ("Mascot", 1982) * '']'' – Flt. Lt. Stather ("Mascot", 1982)
* '']'' – Duffy (1982) * '']'' – Duffy (1982)
* '']'' – John ("Nightlife", 1982) * '']'' – John ("Nightlife", 1982)
* '']'' (1982) – Capt. Surtees Cook * '']'' (1982) – Capt. Surtees Cook
* '']'' – Father Tom ("Things Are Not What They Seem", 1981) * '']'' – Father Tom ("Things Are Not What They Seem", 1981)
*'']'' – (1 episode, 1980)
* '']'' – (3 episodes, 1976–80) * '']'' – (3 episodes, 1976–80)
* '']'' – (2 episodes, 1978–80) * '']'' – (2 episodes, 1978–80)
* '']'' – (2 episodes, 1979–80) * '']'' – (2 episodes, 1979–80)
* ''] – Police Constable / Police Sergeant ("Dying Day" Parts 1, 2 & 4, 1980) * '']'' – Police Constable / Police Sergeant ("Dying Day" Parts 1, 2 & 4, 1980)
* '']'' – Pilot Four-Zero ("Children of Auron", 1980) * '']'' – Pilot Four-Zero ("Children of Auron", 1980)
* '']'' – ] (3 episodes, 1979) * '']'' – ] (3 episodes, 1979)
* '']'' (1979) – Tom (all episodes) * '']'' (1979) – Tom (all episodes)
* '']'' – Gary Haig (2 episodes, 1979) * '']'' – Gary Haig (2 episodes, 1979)
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* '']'' – ("Kidnap", 1977) * '']'' – ("Kidnap", 1977)
* '']'' – Eric Whitlow (3 episodes, 1977) * '']'' – Eric Whitlow (3 episodes, 1977)
* '']'' – Andrew Matthews ("Ancient Scars", 1977) * '']'' – Andrew Matthews ("Ancient Scars", 1977)
* '']'' – Rob Rose ("Newsworthy: The Girl Who Saw a Tiger", 1976) * '']'' – Rob Rose ("Newsworthy: The Girl Who Saw a Tiger", 1976)
* '']'' – Student ("Fail Safe", 1976) * '']'' – Student ("Fail Safe", 1976)
* '']'' – Mick Walker (Episode #1.2, 1974) * '']'' – Mick Walker (Episode #1.2, 1974)


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


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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
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