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[[file:Ray Barrett.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Ray as he appeared on [[DOC]]: ''[[Mounting the Rescue]]''.]] | [[file:Ray Barrett.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Ray as he appeared on [[DOC]]: ''[[Mounting the Rescue]]''.]] | ||
'''Ray Barrett''' ([[ | '''Ray Barrett''' ([[2 May]] [[1927]]-[[8 September]] [[2009]]) played [[Bennett]] and [[Koquillion]] in ''[[The Rescue]]''. The Australian-born actor was a popular performer on UK television in the 1960s, appearing on many different programmes. Science fiction fans, however, will likely know him best for his voice acting work on several Gerry Anderson Supermarionation series: as Sam Shore on ''Stingray'' and as John Tracy, The Hood, and other characters on ''Thunderbirds''. | ||
According to an extra found on the DVD of The Rescue, Ray Barrett stated he was thrilled at being in the (at the time) highest rated serial based on viewing figures. | According to an extra found on the DVD of ''The Rescue'', Ray Barrett stated he was thrilled at being in the (at the time) highest rated serial based on viewing figures. | ||
He later returned to [[Australia]] and continued acting; his final film appearance was in the 2008 epic film ''Australia''. | He later returned to [[Australia]] and continued acting; his final film appearance was in the 2008 epic film ''Australia''. | ||
He died of a brain hemorrhage on [[ | He died of a brain hemorrhage on [[8 September]] [[2009]]. On the extra found on the DVD of The Rescue he jokingly stated that on his tombstone would be "Outrated the [[Dalek]]s". | ||
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*{{imdb name|id=0057254|name=Ray Barrett}} | *{{imdb name|id=0057254|name=Ray Barrett}} | ||
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[[Category:Doctor Who guest actors]] | [[Category:Doctor Who guest actors]] | ||
[[Category:Actors who appeared in The Avengers]] | [[Category:Actors who appeared in The Avengers]] | ||
Revision as of 06:06, 28 October 2011
Ray Barrett (2 May 1927-8 September 2009) played Bennett and Koquillion in The Rescue. The Australian-born actor was a popular performer on UK television in the 1960s, appearing on many different programmes. Science fiction fans, however, will likely know him best for his voice acting work on several Gerry Anderson Supermarionation series: as Sam Shore on Stingray and as John Tracy, The Hood, and other characters on Thunderbirds.
According to an extra found on the DVD of The Rescue, Ray Barrett stated he was thrilled at being in the (at the time) highest rated serial based on viewing figures.
He later returned to Australia and continued acting; his final film appearance was in the 2008 epic film Australia.
He died of a brain hemorrhage on 8 September 2009. On the extra found on the DVD of The Rescue he jokingly stated that on his tombstone would be "Outrated the Daleks".
