12: Peter Capaldi: will be starting his role as the doctor in December 2013.
Peter Cushing played the Doctor in three feature films.
Out of all the actors who have played Doctor Who only 3 of them have died. Those 3 are: William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton and Jon Pertwee.
Sylvester McCoy, the Seventh Doctor, and David Tennant, the Tenth Doctor, are the only Scottish actors to have "officially" played the Doctor, though many companions and side-characters have been Scottish. UPDATE: As of 2014, Peter Capaldi has taken on the role of the Twelfth Doctor becoming the third Scottish actor to "officially" play the Doctor.
Which ones- do you mean just the actors who played The Doctor, or are you including his companions and other major stars from the series? You need to try and narrow down your question before it can be answered.
Rex Harrison
As of today, (15/04/2017) 12 people have played the Doctor. This total can be raised to 13 if you count the War Doctor.
Tom Baker played the role of the fourth Doctor in the television series "Doctor Who" from 1974 to 1981. He is one of the most iconic actors to have portrayed the character.
Out of all the actors who have played Doctor Who only 3 of them have died. Those 3 are: William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton and Jon Pertwee.
Sylvester McCoy, the Seventh Doctor, and David Tennant, the Tenth Doctor, are the only Scottish actors to have "officially" played the Doctor, though many companions and side-characters have been Scottish. UPDATE: As of 2014, Peter Capaldi has taken on the role of the Twelfth Doctor becoming the third Scottish actor to "officially" play the Doctor.
Which ones- do you mean just the actors who played The Doctor, or are you including his companions and other major stars from the series? You need to try and narrow down your question before it can be answered.
There has been 13 actors who has played the role of the Doctor on Doctor Who. Also Peter Capaldi, who is currently playing the Doctor, is also the new 1st Doctor of the new 12 count regeneration cycle.
There have been two Scottish actors who have played the role of Doctor Who: David Tennant, who played the Tenth Doctor, and Peter Capaldi, who played the Twelfth Doctor. Both actors brought their own unique charm and style to the iconic character.
Ken Tyllssen has: Played Dalek in "Doctor Who" in 1963. Played 1st Sensorite in "Doctor Who" in 1963. Played First Sensorite in "Doctor Who" in 1963. Played Mechonoid in "Doctor Who" in 1963. Played First Scientist in "Doctor Who" in 1963. Played Mechanoid in "Doctor Who" in 1963. Played Assistant in "Doctor in the House" in 1969.
There are Dr. Kildare's with different first names. 1937: Joel McCrea 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941: Samuel S. Hinds 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942: Lew Ayres 1961, 1963, 1966: Richard Chamberlain 1972, 1973: Mark Jenkins
Barney Lawrence has: Played Android in "Doctor Who" in 1963. Played Royal Servant in "Doctor Who" in 1963. Played Guard in "Doctor Who" in 1963. Played Foster in "Doctor Who" in 1963. Played Seabase Guard in "Doctor Who" in 1963. Played Marshman in "Doctor Who" in 1963. Played Sailor on the Shadow in "Doctor Who" in 1963. Played 2nd Kinda Hostage in "Doctor Who" in 1963. Played Dave Culshaw in "Doctor Who" in 1963. Played Guard in "Blakes 7" in 1978. Played Federation Trooper in "Blakes 7" in 1978.
Rex Duis has: Played Daleks in "Doctor Who Online Adventures" in 2009. Played Radio News Reporter in "Diana" in 2009. Played The Fourth Doctor, The Cybermen in "Doctor Who Online Adventures" in 2009. Played Timothy Langden in "Doctor Who Online Adventures" in 2009. Played The Botcheen in "Doctor Who Online Adventures" in 2009. Played The Celestial Toymaker in "Doctor Who Online Adventures" in 2009. Played The Fourth Doctor in "Doctor Who Online Adventures" in 2009. Played Unknown Voice in "Doctor Who Online Adventures" in 2009. Played Robot Voices in "Doctor Who Online Adventures" in 2009. Played Lord President Carridon in "Doctor Who Online Adventures" in 2009. Played War Lord in "Doctor Who Online Adventures" in 2009. Played Computer Voice in "Doctor Who Online Adventures" in 2009. Played The Cybermen in "Doctor Who Online Adventures" in 2009. Played Doctor Cavil, The Cybermen, The Third Doctor in "Doctor Who Online Adventures" in 2009. Played Maxwell, The Tetraps in "Doctor Who Online Adventures" in 2009. Played Cyber Voices in "Doctor Who Online Adventures" in 2009. Played Omega in "Doctor Who Online Adventures" in 2009. Played Daleks, The Foreman in "Doctor Who Online Adventures" in 2009.
Quite a few of them are considered the "most popular" or "the best". Tom Baker (Fourth Doctor) Peter Davison (Fifth Doctor) Colin Baker (Sixth Doctor) Sylvester McCoy (Seventh Doctor) David Tennant (Tenth Doctor) Matt Smith (Eleventh Doctor)
Ruari Mears has: Played 1st Foster Guard in "Doctor Who" in 2005. Played Clone - developing stage in "Doctor Who" in 2005. Played Scarecow in "Doctor Who" in 2005. Played Praygat in "Doctor Who" in 2005. Played Ood in "Doctor Who" in 2005. Played Monk in "Doctor Who" in 2005. Played Time Zombie in "Doctor Who" in 2005. Played Elder Ood in "Doctor Who" in 2005. Played Hath Gable in "Doctor Who" in 2005. Played 2nd Host in "Doctor Who" in 2005. Played Cyber Leader in "Doctor Who" in 2005. Played Pigman in "Doctor Who" in 2005. Played Judoon Captain in "Doctor Who" in 2005. Played Cybershade in "Doctor Who" in 2005. Played Spaceship Guard in "Doctor Who" in 2005. Played Smiler in "Doctor Who" in 2005. Played himself in "Doctor Who Confidential" in 2005. Played Cyberman in "Doctor Who" in 2005. Played himself in "Torchwood Declassified" in 2006. Played Yellow Robot in "The Sarah Jane Adventures" in 2007. Played Heidi Slitheen in "The Sarah Jane Adventures" in 2007. Played Tree Blathereen in "The Sarah Jane Adventures" in 2007. Played Shansheeth in "The Sarah Jane Adventures" in 2007. Played Werewolf Tom in "Being Human" in 2008. Played Tom Werewolf in "Being Human" in 2008. Played Werewolf in "Being Human" in 2008. Played Other Monsters in "Doctor Who at the Proms" in 2009. Played Monster in "BBC Proms" in 2010. Played Cybermen in "Doctor Who: Best of Specials" in 2011. Played Cyberman in "The Women of Doctor Who" in 2012. Played Monster in "BBC Proms" in 2013.