Alan Rowe

Alan Rowe (14 December 1926 – 21 October 2000) was an English actor born in New Zealand.

Life and career Rowe appeared in four Doctor Who serials between 1967 and 1980. His first role was Dr Evans in The Moonbase. His other roles in the show included Edward of Wessex in The Time Warrior, Colonel Skinsale in Horror of Fang Rock and Garif in Full Circle, which was his final Doctor Who appearance.

He took the major supporting role of William of Orange in the prizewinning 1969 BBC series The First Churchills, appearing in seven episodes. His other work included roles in Wycliffe, Inspector Morse, Rumpole of the Bailey, Minder, Forever Green, Young Charlie Chaplin, Lovejoy and BBC2 Playhouse.

Rowe died in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey on 21 October 2000, aged 73. He was survived by his long-term partner, fellow actor Geoffrey Bayldon.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1957 The Adventures of Robin Hood Sir William Episode: "To Be a Student" 1958 The Diary of Samuel Pepys William Hewer 12 episodes 1960 An Age of Kings Various Roles 1967-1980 Doctor Who Dr. Evans/Edward of Wessex/Skinsale/Garif 4 episodes 1967 The Forsyte Saga Settlewhite TV serial1969 The Saint Lafitre Episode: "The Ex-King of Diamonds" The First Churchills William of Orange TV serial Taste of Excitement Police Inspector 1971 Say Hello to Yesterday Waiter Uncredited 1972 Henry VIII and His Six Wives French Ambassador 1978 Lillie Dr. Lewis TV serial 1980 The Tempest Sebastian 1980-1982 Tales of the Unexpected Mr. Clements/Duncan Larch 2 episodes 1983 Number 10 Lord Briley TV serial 1984 The First Olympics: Athens 1896 Edwin Edgerton TV serial 1985 Emmerdale Professor Smale 2 episodes 1986 Lovejoy Malleson 2 episodes 1992 Inspector Morse Alistair Haines Episode: "The Death of the Self" 1997 Wycliffe Minister Episode: "Old Crimes, New Times"