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He was born in [[London]], [[England]] on 20 August 1932, son of {{w|Henry Ainley}}, a West-End actor, and brother of {{w|Richard Ainley}}. | He was born in [[London]], [[England]] on 20 August 1932, son of {{w|Henry Ainley}}, a West-End actor, and brother of {{w|Richard Ainley}}. | ||
In 1942 he made his first appearance (uncredited) in the war propaganda film ''The Foreman Went to France''. His first major break was in the 1965 TV show ''It's Dark Outside'', in which he played Detective Sergeant Hunter. He also appeared in ''Naked Evil'' (1966), had an uncredited role in the [[James Bond]] film ''You Only Live Twice'' (1967) and played Clive Hawksworth in the series ''Spyder's Web'' (1972). | In 1942 he made his first appearance (uncredited) in the war propaganda film ''The Foreman Went to France''. His first major break was in the 1965 TV show ''It's Dark Outside'', in which he played Detective Sergeant Hunter. He also appeared in ''Naked Evil'' (1966), had an uncredited role in the [[James Bond]] film ''You Only Live Twice'' (1967), and played Clive Hawksworth in the ITC action/adventure series ''Spyder's Web'' (1972). | ||
Ainley played | Ainley played Reverend Emilius in the 26-part classic serial ''The Pallisers'' (1974). Its [[production manager]], [[John Nathan-Turner]], would eventually be in charge of ''[[Doctor Who]].'' Ainley's performance on the serial was so memorable that Nathan-Turner offered him the role of the Master without an audition. | ||
Although Ainley was invited to reprise the role of the Master for [[Big Finish Productions]]' [[Big Finish Doctor Who audio stories|''Doctor Who'' audio stories]], beginning with ''[[Dust Breeding (audio story)|Dust Breeding]]'' in June 2001, Big Finish were unable to reach a suitable deal with him, and so the part went instead to [[Geoffrey Beevers]]. | |||
A keen cricketer and a member of the London Theatres Cricket Club, Ainley played the sport frequently from his retirement in the 1990s up to his death on [[3 May (people)|3 May]] [[2004 (people)|2004]]. The cause of his death wasn't released to the general public. | A keen cricketer and a member of the London Theatres Cricket Club, Ainley played the sport frequently from his retirement in the 1990s up to his death on [[3 May (people)|3 May]] [[2004 (people)|2004]]. The cause of his death wasn't released to the general public. | ||
In ''[[Castrovalva (TV story)|Castrovalva]]'' he was credited by the pseudonym Neil Toynay to avoid giving away plot details. This tactic was used on several later occasions — in ''[[Time-Flight (TV story)|Time-Flight]]'' he is credited as Leon Ny Taiy | In ''[[Castrovalva (TV story)|Castrovalva]]'' he was credited by the pseudonym Neil Toynay (an [[anagram]] of Tony Ainley) to avoid giving away plot details. This anagram tactic was used on several later occasions — in ''[[Time-Flight (TV story)|Time-Flight]]'', he is credited as Leon Ny Taiy; and in ''[[The King's Demons (TV story)|The King's Demons]]'' as James Stoker (an anagram for "Master's Joke"). | ||
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Revision as of 16:03, 27 July 2015
Anthony Ainley (20 August 1932-3 May 2004) was an actor best known for his recurring role as the Tremas Master in Doctor Who, portraying the character's second major form from 1981 to the programme's end in 1989. He reappeared in this role in the 1997 video game Destiny of the Doctors.
Biography
He was born in London, England on 20 August 1932, son of Henry Ainley, a West-End actor, and brother of Richard Ainley.
In 1942 he made his first appearance (uncredited) in the war propaganda film The Foreman Went to France. His first major break was in the 1965 TV show It's Dark Outside, in which he played Detective Sergeant Hunter. He also appeared in Naked Evil (1966), had an uncredited role in the James Bond film You Only Live Twice (1967), and played Clive Hawksworth in the ITC action/adventure series Spyder's Web (1972).
Ainley played Reverend Emilius in the 26-part classic serial The Pallisers (1974). Its production manager, John Nathan-Turner, would eventually be in charge of Doctor Who. Ainley's performance on the serial was so memorable that Nathan-Turner offered him the role of the Master without an audition.
Although Ainley was invited to reprise the role of the Master for Big Finish Productions' Doctor Who audio stories, beginning with Dust Breeding in June 2001, Big Finish were unable to reach a suitable deal with him, and so the part went instead to Geoffrey Beevers.
A keen cricketer and a member of the London Theatres Cricket Club, Ainley played the sport frequently from his retirement in the 1990s up to his death on 3 May 2004. The cause of his death wasn't released to the general public.
In Castrovalva he was credited by the pseudonym Neil Toynay (an anagram of Tony Ainley) to avoid giving away plot details. This anagram tactic was used on several later occasions — in Time-Flight, he is credited as Leon Ny Taiy; and in The King's Demons as James Stoker (an anagram for "Master's Joke").
Filmography
Doctor Who stories
As Tremas
- The Keeper of Traken
- Logopolis
- Castrovalva
- Time-Flight
- The King's Demons
- The Five Doctors
- Planet of Fire
- The Caves of Androzani
- The Mark of the Rani
- The Ultimate Foe
- Survival
- Destiny of the Doctors (a PC game based on Doctor Who)
