Michael Troughton(I)

Michael Troughton was born on March 2, 1955 in Hampstead, London, England. His father wasPatrick Troughton,best known for playing the Second Doctor inDoctor Who (1963).He is the younger brother ofDavid Troughtonand the uncle ofSam Troughton,Harry Mellingand Warwickshire and England cricketerJim Troughton.He trained at the Unicorn Theatre in London as an acting ASM under the guidance of the artistic director Matyelok Gibbs. Following two years with Watford Palace Theatre repertory company he started a career in television. He is an actor/writer best known for his roles in TV includingTestament of Youth (1979),Minder (1979),The Heart Surgeon (1997),The New Statesman (1987)and the filmEnigma (2001).