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Paul Darrow (Paul Valentine Birkby) was born on 2 May, 1941 in Chessington, Surrey, England, UK, is an actor. Discover Paul Darrow's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?
| Popular As |
Paul Valentine Birkby |
| Occupation |
actor |
| Age |
78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
2 May 1941 |
| Birthday |
2 May |
| Birthplace |
Chessington, Surrey, England, UK |
| Date of death |
3 June, 2019 |
| Died Place |
UK |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 78 years old group.
Paul Darrow Height, Weight & Measurements
At 78 years old, Paul Darrow height is 5' 10" (1.78 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5' 10" (1.78 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Who Is Paul Darrow's Wife?
His wife is Janet Lees-Price (1966 - 22 May 2012) ( her death)
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Wife |
Janet Lees-Price (1966 - 22 May 2012) ( her death) |
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Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Paul Darrow Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Paul Darrow worth at the age of 78 years old? Paul Darrow’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Paul Darrow's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Paul Darrow Social Network
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Timeline
Paul Darrow was born on 2 May 1941 in Surrey, England. He went to Haberdashers Askes School and attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
He performed with the Bristol Old Vic and started to get acting roles on British TV in the 1960s.
He played different parts in two different Doctor Who (1963) serials - Captain Hawkins in "Doctor Who and the Silurians" and Maylin Tekker in "Timelash". He was also considered for many guest roles in the series - Persuasion in "Four to Doomsday", Captain Stapley in "Time-Flight", Valgard in "Terminus", Commander Vorshak and Bulic in "Warriors of the Deep", Lytton in "Resurrection of the Daleks", and Arak in "Vengeance on Varos".
He appeared in 51 of the 52 episodes of Blake's 7 (1978), more than anyone other than Michael Keating. The only episode in which he did not appear was the pilot, Blake's 7: The Way Back (1978).
He was Patron of the University of York Astronomy Society (AstroSoc) 1981-1984.
He was interviewed for a part in The Bounty (1984).
He was considered for the roles of Caine, Dr, Armstrong, Bukovsky, Lamson and Kelly and other roles in Lifeforce (1985).
He is the author of Avon: A Terrible Aspect, a 1989 novel about Avon's father and Avon's own early life. Darrow's autobiography, You're Him, Aren't You? was published in 2006. Darrow narrated the 2008 audio book of Terry Nation's classic children's story 'Rebecca's World, Journey to the Forbidden Planet'.
He played the role of Samuel Vimes in the 1998/9 touring production of the play based on Terry Pratchett's Discworld novel "Guards! Guards!".
In 2003, he, Andrew Mark Sewell, and Simon Moorhead formed a consortium called 'B7 Enterprises' that had acquired the rights acquired the rights to Blake's 7 (1978) from Terry Nation's widow. The plan was to revive the show as a mini-series, starring Darrow in his original role as Avon, but due to disagreements about the direction of the show, he has since left the consortium.
In 2004 he was the subject of the fourth volume of MJTV's "The Actor Speaks" audio CDs, featuring frank interviews and dramatic pieces, alongside guest Peter Miles, with a piece specifically written by Tanith Lee.
In 2012, he returned to the role of Kerr Avon in Big Finish Productions' Blake's 7: The Liberator Chronicles, a series of dramatic readings which take place during Series One before the death of Olag Gan. Darrow stars as Avon in The Turning Test and The Magnificent Four by Simon Guerrier and Counterfeit by Peter Anghelides.
In late 2014 he suffered an aortic aneurysm. Due to complications, surgeons had to amputate both of his legs; one above the knee and the other below it.
