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Anthony Ainley was an English actor best known for his role as the Master in the long-running science fiction television series Doctor Who. He was born on 20 August 1932 in London, England, UK. Ainley began his career in the theatre, appearing in a number of plays in the 1950s and 1960s. He made his television debut in 1965, appearing in the BBC series The Wednesday Play. He went on to appear in a number of other television series, including The Avengers, The Saint, and The Champions. In 1981, Ainley was cast as the Master in Doctor Who, a role he would play for the next eight years. He also appeared in the Doctor Who spin-off series K-9 and Company. In addition to his acting career, Ainley was also a voice actor, providing the voice of the villainous Scar in the 1989 Disney animated film The Lion King. Ainley died on 3 May 2004 at the age of 71. At the time of his death, his net worth was estimated to be around $2 million.

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Occupation actor
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 20 August 1932
Birthday 20 August
Birthplace London, England, UK
Date of death 3 May, 2004
Died Place Harrow, London, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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Anthony Ainley Height, Weight & Measurements

At 72 years old, Anthony Ainley height is 5' 9½" (1.77 m) .

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Height 5' 9½" (1.77 m)
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Anthony Ainley Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Anthony Ainley worth at the age of 72 years old? Anthony Ainley’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Anthony Ainley's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1996

Succeeded, briefly, in the role of the Master by Gordon Tipple, and then, more fully, by Eric Roberts, who portrayed the villain in Doctor Who (1996).

1985

Considered for Dr. Armstrong, Sir Percy Heseltine and Dr. Bukovsky in Lifeforce (1985). He was offered a role in the film but turned it down.

1980

He joined the team in 1980, appearing in at least one of every six episodes per year until 1986 - when his contract expired. However, he did reprise the role for the final Doctor Who episode entitled 'Survival' - where the Master was supposedly killed off.

1970

He worked in the theatre for many years and eventually found work in various historical film dramas in the 1970s.

1963

However, his claim to fame is in the casting in the role of the Master in the long running science fiction series, Doctor Who (1963).

1910

Anthony Ainley was a notable British actor and a member of a distinguished British acting family. His brother was Richard Ainley (1910-1967) and his father Henry Ainley (1879-1945).