
Paul Darrow (born Paul Valentine Birkby; 2 May 1941 – 3 June 2019) was an English actor. He became best known for playing Kerr Avon in the BBC science fiction television series Blake's 7 between 1978 and 1981. His many television roles included two appearances in another BBC science fiction series, Doctor Who, playing Captain Hawkins in Doctor Who and the Silurians (1970) and Tekker in Timelash (1985). He was also the voice of "Jack" on independent radio stations JACKfm and Union JACK, whose lines included dry-witted comments pertaining to current events.

Doctor Who
TV • 1963

Doctor Who
TV • 1963

The Saint
TV • 1962

Pie in the Sky
TV • 1994

Blake's 7
TV • 1978

Law & Order: UK
TV • 2009

Law & Order: UK
TV • 2009

The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
TV • 1971

Churchill's People
TV • 1974

Little Britain
TV • 2003

Dixon of Dock Green
TV • 1955

Dixon of Dock Green
TV • 1955

Manhunt
TV • 1970

Die Another Day
MOVIE • 2002

Hammer House of Horror
TV • 1980

Dark Justice
TV • 1991

Twisted Tales
TV • 2005

Days That Shook the World
TV • 2003