Donald Douglas

Who is Donald Douglas?

Donald Douglas is a Scottish actor who has appeared in films and many well known television shows including Doctor Who, Blake's 7, and The Avengers.

He was educated at Falkirk High School, Edinburgh College of Art and RADA. His first professional stage appearance was at the Citizens Theatre, Glasgow. He then appeared in repertory theatres in England and on the West End stage.

His film appearances include A Bridge Too Far, Highlander: Endgame and the role of Admiral Darcy in the Bridget Jones's Diary movies.

He played Tsar Alexander I in the 1972 BBC television adaptation of War and Peace, starring Anthony Hopkins. In 1992 he played Franklin Clarke in the Agatha Christie's Poirot movie The ABC Murders. He has also played Dr. Gordon McKendrick on several episodes of Monarch of the Glen, and has appeared in episodes of EastEnders, Kavanagh QC and Casualty.