William Hartnell (8 January 1908 – 23 April 1975) was an English actor known for his roles in the films Brighton Rock (1948), Escape (1948), and Carry On Sergeant (1958). He is best remembered for playing the First Doctor in the iconic television series Doctor Who, which began in 1963 and became a significant part of British pop culture. Hartnell's portrayal of the character helped establish the show's long-lasting reputation and legacy, making him an important figure in the history of television.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Hartnell belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: St Pancras
Place of Death: Marden
Cause of Death: heart failure
Educated At: Imperial Service College | Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
Occupation: explorer | film actor | television actor | stage actor | actor
Spouses: Heather McIntyre
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for January 8, 1908
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 17 Capricorn 3 | 18 Capricorn 25 | 14 Taurus 46 |
| Moon | 23 Pisces 17 | 26 Virgo 12 | 14 Cancer 30 |
| Mercury | 13 Capricorn 31 | 10 Capricorn 36 | 12 Taurus 20 |
| Venus | 15 Aquarius 20 | 18 Capricorn 54 | 29 Gemini 58 |
| Mars | 28 Pisces 14 | 18 Capricorn 37 | 18 Gemini 57 |
| Jupiter | 11 Leo 0 | 20 Cancer 20 | 5 Leo 19 |
| Saturn | 22 Pisces 52 | 26 Pisces 34 | 6 Aries 2 |
| Uranus | 13 Capricorn 2 | 27 Taurus 46 | 16 Capricorn 47 |
| Neptune | 13 Cancer 23 | 29 Pisces 36 | 12 Cancer 35 |
| Pluto | 23 Gemini 21 | 2 Aquarius 57 | 23 Gemini 23 |
| Rahu | 14 Cancer 4 | 11 Pisces 45 | 7 Cancer 49 |
| Ketu | 14 Capricorn 4 | 11 Virgo 45 | 7 Capricorn 49 |
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