Laurie Webb (actor)
Laurie Webb | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lawrence M. H. Webb 6 May 1924 Newport, Wales |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1958–1960 • 1966–1975 • 1986 • 2016 |
| Known for | Oldest living Doctor Who related person since 9 December 2024 |
| Notable work | Doctor Who Paul Temple Doomwatch |
Lawrence M. H. Webb[1] (born 6 May 1924)[1][2][3][4], known as Laurie Webb, is a Welsh retired actor known for his roles in television series such as Doctor Who, Paul Temple and Doomwatch.
Doctor Who
Webb played Mr. Ollis in the 10th anniversary serial The Three Doctors (1972–1973).[5]
He is the oldest living person associated with the Whoniverse since Arnold Yarrow's death in December 2024.[6]
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.[7]
On 31 May 2025, he attended a signing event in Chiswick with fellow Doctor Who actor Katy Manning.[8]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Sid Caesar Invites You | Himself | 1 episode |
| Hancock's Half Hour | 1st Electrician | Episode: "Ericson the Viking" | |
| 1959 | 3rd Soldier | Episode: "The Horror Serial" | |
| 2nd Workman | Episode: "The Oak Tree" | ||
| Man[9] | Episode: "The Economy Drive" | ||
| Unknown | 2 episodes | ||
| The Eustace Diamonds | Bogson | 2 episodes | |
| 1960 | Hancock's Half Hour | Man in Off Licence | Episode: "The Reunion Party" |
| Unknown | 2 episodes | ||
| Citizen James | Unknown | 3 episodes | |
| 1966 | Cooperama | Unknown | Episode: "Episode Two" |
| King of the River | Sam | Episode: "The Great Albert Mystery" | |
| Engineer | Episode: "The End of the Voyage" | ||
| Mogul | Attendant | Episode: "Happy Landings" | |
| 1967 | Mickey Dunne | Lennie Carson | Episode: "No Flowers by Request" |
| Lennie | Episode: "Are there any more at Home like You?" | ||
| 1970 | The Troubleshooters | Smith | Episode: "Operation Black Gold" |
| Panel Operator | Episode: "Hey, We've Got a Problem Here" | ||
| 1971 | Paul Temple | Barman | Episode: "The Specialists" |
| Doomwatch | Dog Owner | Episode: "The Inquest" | |
| Brett | Senator Loman | Episode: "The Trump Card" | |
| 1972 | Comedy Playhouse | Postman | Episode: "And Whose Side Are You On? |
| 1972–1973 | Doctor Who | Mr. Ollis | Serial: The Three Doctors |
| 1973 | Warship | Customs Officer | Episode: "Hot Pursuit" |
| The Goodies | Man on sofa | Uncredited; episode: "The Goodies and the Beanstalk" | |
| 1975 | The Brothers | Superintendent | Episode: "Special Licence" |
| Softly, Softly: Task Force | Trade Market Gateman | Episode: "Female of the Species" | |
| 1986 | The Clairvoyant | Customer | Episode: "Episode #1.1" |
| 2023 | Tales of the TARDIS | Mr. Ollis | Archive footage; episode: "The Three Doctors" |
Audio
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Who's Round | Himself | Podcast; episode: "Laurie Webb" |
See also
References
- ^ a b "Index entry". FreeBMD. ONS. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ TardisMonkey (9 May 2020). "SPECIAL INCOMING MESSAGE ✨". X. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Doctor Who Guide: Laurie Webb". guide.doctorwhonews.net. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "Lawrence M H Webb
Birth • England and Wales, Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008". FamilySearch. Retrieved 30 June 2025. - ^ "Doctor Who Guide: Laurie Webb". guide.doctorwhonews.net.
- ^ "Doctor Who News - Arnold Yarrow 1920-2024". doctorwhonews.net.
- ^ "Laurie Webb's 100th Birthday fundraiser for Alzheimer's Society". Just Giving. 2024-05-06. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
- ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ "Laurie Webb". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
External links
- Laurie Webb at IMDb
- Laurie Webb at Theatricalia