Michael Troughton Biography
Michael Troughton is an actor, writer, and teacher from England. He is known for his roles in television productions and films such as Enigma (2001), The Heart Surgeon (1997), Testament of Youth (1979), Minder (1979), and Statesman (1987). He is also one of the sons of actor Patrick Troughton who was known as the Second Doctor in Doctor Who in the 1960s.
Michael Troughton Age
Michael is 64 years old as of 2019. He was born in Hampstead, London, England, UK on 2nd March 1955.
Michael Troughton Siblings
Troughton was born and raised in a family of six children of actor Patrick Troughton (died in 1987) and his first wife Margaret Dunlop. He is the third-born among his five siblings and two step-siblings: Joanna Troughton, David Troughton, Jane Troughton, Mark Troughton, Peter Patrick Troughton, and two others.
Michael Troughton Wife
Michael was married to Caroline Marston from 1981 until her death in 2012. Their marriage resulted in the birth of their two children; a son, Matthew and a daughter, Sally. They moved from London to Suffolk in 1988. Mrs. Troughton developed Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and passed on in 2012 during summer.
Michael Troughton’s PictureMichael Troughton Acting Career
Michael began appearing in television productions in the early 1970s and has appeared in numerous film, television and theatre roles. Her most notable role is Melish in the British drama film Minder and as Sir Piers Fletcher-Dervish in The New Statesman from 1987 to 1992.
He starred in the first series of the sitcom Backs to the Land. In 1998, he had roles in the Taggart episode “Out of Bounds” as Derek Halliday, a senior science master, and a therapist in the fourth series of Cold Feet and Mr. Mermagen in Enigma.
In 2002, Troughton took a break from acting to take care of his disabled wife as well as obtain 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 the Head of Drama.
By 2009, he had ceased teaching and became a full-time carer. He also wrote his father’s biography “Patrick Troughton: The Biography of the Second Doctor Who” and it was published by Hirst Publishing. It 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’s last documented acting was in 2014 in the television programme “Doctor Who” Christmas Special Last Christmas episode as Professor Albert.
Michael Troughton Films, TV Shows and Theatre Plays
♦ 2014 – Doctor Who as Professor Albert in the episode “Last Christmas”
♦ 2013 – Breathless as Mr Truscott
♦ 2002 – Holby City – Teddy Sedgwick in the episode “Change of Heart”
♦ 2001–2002 – Micawber – Milton for 3 episodes
♦ 2001 – Cold Feet – Therapist for 2 episodes
♦ 2001 – My Family – Mr. Henshaw in the episode “Ben Wants to Be a Millionaire”
♦ 2001 – Enigma as Mr. Mermagen
♦ 1999–2000 – Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married as Ivor
♦ 2000 – Casualty as Chris Thomas in the episode “No More Mr Nice Guy”
♦ 1998 – The Mrs Bradley Mysteries as Inspector Starkey in the episode “Speedy Death”
♦ 1996–98 -Retrace as Dirk French
♦ 1998 – Taggart – Derek Halliday in the episode “Out of Bounds”
♦ 1998 – Hetty Wainthropp Investigates as Harry Sholton in the episode “Helping Hansi”
♦ 1997 – Get Well Soon as The Padre for 5 episodes
♦ 1997- The Heart Surgeon as Bill Lester
♦ 1997 & 1989- Woof! as Mr Walters (6 episodes, 1997) / Mr. Ackerman (3 episodes, 1989)
♦ 1996 – My Good Friend as Mr. Moss in episode 2.1
♦ 1995 – Is It Legal? as Mr. Arnold in the episode “Dick’s House of Horror”
♦ 1995 – Goodnight Sweetheart as George
♦ 1995 – Crown Prosecutor – Colin Molem in episode 1.8
♦ 1995 – The Bill as Brian Elliot in the episode Street Life
♦ 1992–1993- Sean’s Show as Barry Bullsit for 8 episodes
♦ 1987–92 – The New Statesman as Piers Fletcher-Dervish for 26 episodes
♦ 1992 – 2point4 children as Mr. Barstow in the episode “The Skeleton in the Cupboard”
♦ 1992 – Bunch of Five as Hedley in the episode “Shall We Gather at the River?”
♦ 1984–1989 – Minder as D.C. Melish for 7 episodes
1♦ 987 – The Death of a Heart as Bursely
♦ 1987 – Boon as Martin Turnover in the episode “Fiddler Under the Roof”
♦ 1986 – God’s Chosen Car Park as Curtis
♦ 1985 – C.A.T.S. Eyes as Detective Inspector
♦ 1984 – Morgan’s Boy as Vicar
♦ 1984 – Sorrell and Son as Maurice for 3 episodes
♦ 1984 – Strangers and Brothers as Jack Cotery for 2 episodes
♦ 1982- Squadron as Flt. Lt. Stather in the episode “Mascot”
♦ 1982 – ITV Playhouse as John in the episode “Nightlife”
♦ 1981 – Bless Me, Father as Father Tom
♦ 1978–1980 – BBC2 Playhouse for 2 episodes
♦ 1979–1980 – Tales of the Unexpected for 2 episodes
♦ 1980 – Armchair Thriller as Police Constable / Police Sergeant
♦ 1979 – Testament of Youth as Victor Richardson
♦ 1979 – A Moment in Time as Tom
♦ 1979 – The Deep Concern as Gary Haig for 2 episodes
♦ 1977 – Backs to the Land as Eric Whitlow for 3 episodes
♦ 1977 – Fathers and Families as Andrew Matthews in the episode Ancient Scars
♦ 1976 – Scene as Rob Rose
♦ 1976 – The Expert as Student
♦ 1974 – David Copperfield as Mick Walker in episode 1.2
Michael Troughton Net Worth
Michael does not share much about his personal life hence his net worth is not known.
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