Nicholas Courtney

William Nicholas Stone Courtney (16 December 1929 – 22 February 2011) was an Egyptian-born British actor. He was best known for his long-running role as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who.

Incendiary

Yes, Prime Minister · S2, E3

A Diplomatic Incident

Jim discovers the French plan to gain political advantage over the Channel Tunnel borders.
Only Fools and Horses · S5, E9

Dates

Del and Rodney both go on dates, but with very different results. Albert's strip-o-gram seems oddly familliar.
The Saint · S4, E2

The Abductors

Simon and an English girl become involved with a kidnapped scientist while in Paris.
Doctor Who · S7, E1

Spearhead from Space

The TARDIS takes the newly regenerated Doctor to Earth to begin his exile. Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart leads a UNIT investigation into a mysterious meteorite shower.
Doctor Who · S7, E3

Spearhead from Space

Sam Seeley has found one of the meteorites but the Autons want it back and are closing in. General Scobie visits Auto Plastics, playing into the hands of Channing.
Doctor Who · S7, E2

Spearhead from Space

A recovered Doctor escapes the hospital and joins UNIT in their investigation. Meanwhile, Channing directs one of his Auton servants to recover a meteorite.

Nicholas Courtney

Movies

Guest Appearances