Laurie Webb 1924-2026

The oldest living actor who has appeared in Doctor Who, Laurie Webb, has died at the age of 101.

Laurie Webb appeared in the 1972/3 Third Doctor story The Three Doctors where he played Mr Ollis, the game warden of Minsbridge Wildlife Sanctuary.

Webb had a long career in British Television, first appearing in the 1950's. He played many characters in the comedy series Hancock's Half Hour.

Other roles included parts in Paul Temple, The Troubleshooters, Doomwatch, The Goodies and The Brothers.

Born in 1924, he served in the Second World War as a sergeant major with the Royal Corps of Signals, stationed in both France and Germany. 

Laurie Webb died peacefully on Sunday, 29th March, just 5 weeks short of his 102nd birthday

Laurie Webb became the oldest surviving member of the Doctor Who cast in December 2024 on the death of Arnold Yarrow. That title is now believed to be held by Peter Cellier, who appeared in the 1982 story Time-flight and who is currently 97. The longest-lived Doctor Who actor remains Arnold Yarrow, who lived to the age of 104.