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{{Short description|English actor, teacher and writer}}
'''Michael Troughton''' (born ] ] in ], ]) is an ] actor and teacher. He is the son of actor ] (known for his lead role in '']'' in the 1960s) and the brother of ].
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'''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 '']''.
He has appeared in many film and television 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 a therapist in ] of '']'' and Mr Mermagen in '']''.


==Early life==
In 2006, Troughton took a position of drama teacher at ]<ref>{{Cite web| url = http://www.aidansemmens.co.uk/features/michaeltroughton.html| title = Former dalek finds himself perfectly cast in school role| publisher = ''Aidan Semmens''| accessdate = 2007-12-31}}</ref> after previously teaching physics at ].
Troughton was born as the son of actor ] and the younger brother of actor ].


==Career==
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"/>
==External links==

*{{imdb name|id=0873742}}
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==
* '']'' – Professor Albert (episode "]", 2014)
* '']'' (2013) – Mr Truscott
* '']'' – Teddy Sedgwick ("Change of Heart", 2002)
* '']'' – Milton (3 episodes, 2001–2002)
* '']'' – Therapist (2 episodes, 2001)
* '']'' – Mr. Henshaw ("Ben Wants to Be a Millionaire", 2001)
* '']'' – Mike Burchett ("The Challenge", 2001)
* '']'' (2001) – Mr. Mermagen
* '']'' (1999–2000) – Ivor (all episodes)
* '']'' – Chris Thomas ("No More Mr Nice Guy", 2000)
* '']'' – Inspector Starkey ("Speedy Death", 1998)
* '']'' (1996–8) – Dirk French (all episodes)
* '']'' – Derek Halliday ("Out of Bounds", 1998)
* '']'' – Harry Sholton ("Helping Hansi", 1998)
* '']'' – The Padre (5 episodes, 1997)
* '']'' (1997) – Bill Lester
* '']'' – Mr Walters (6 episodes, 1997) / Mr. Ackerman (3 episodes, 1989)
* '']'' (1996) – Duke of Leeds
* '']'' – Mr. Moss (Episode #2.1, 1996)
* '']'' – Allen Symonds ("Darkness Visible", parts 1 & 2, 1996)
* '']'' – Mr. Arnold ("Dick's House of Horror", 1995)
* '']'' – George ("Don't Fence Me In", 1995)
* '']'' – Colin Molem (Episode #1.8, 1995)
* '']'' – Brian Elliot ("Street Life", 1995)
* '']'' – Maquess of Tipperary ("Flash", 1995)
* '']'' – Host (1993–94)
* '']'' – Barry Bullsit (8 episodes, 1992–3)
* '']'' – Piers Fletcher-Dervish (26 episodes, 1987–92)
* '']'' – Mr. Barstow ("The Skeleton in the Cupboard", 1992)
* '']'' – Hedley ("Shall We Gather at the River?", 1992)
* '']'' – D.C. Melish (7 episodes, 1984–89)
* '']'' (1987) – Bursely
* '']'' – Martin Turnover ("Fiddler Under the Roof", 1987)
* '']'' – P.C. Ormonde ("Have His Carcase", episodes 1–4, 1987)
* '']'' (1986) – Curtis
* '']'' – Arthur Martock (4 episodes, 1985)
* '']'' – (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)
*'']'' – (1 episode, 1980)
* '']'' – (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)
* '']'' – ] (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==
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==External links==
*www.michaeltroughton.co.uk
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* {{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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