Sylvester McCoy - Actor Profile

Sylvester McCoy

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
50Total Films
9.4 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 20, 1943
Birth Place: Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK

About Sylvester McCoy

Sylvester McCoy (born Percy James Patrick Kent-Smith; 20 August 1943) is a Scottish actor and physical comedian. He is best known for playing the seventh incarnation of the Doctor in the long-running science fiction television series Doctor Who from 1987 to 1989—the final Doctor of the original run—and briefly returning in a television film in 1996. He is also known for his work as Radagast in The Hobbit film series (2012—2014).

Sylvester McCoy Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sylvester McCoy reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Sylvester McCoy's work falls within the Sci-Fi genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 68% of Sylvester McCoy's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Doctor Who: Remembrance of the Daleks, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sylvester McCoy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sylvester McCoy's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Sylvester McCoy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War The Doctor (archive footage) (uncredited) Flop Similar →
2025 Dead Before They Wake Evan Hit Similar →
2024 Doctor Who at the Proms The Doctor (7) (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2023 Talking Doctor Who Self / The Doctor (7) (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2022 The Munsters: Return to Mockingbird Lane Igor / Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 The Munsters Igor Average Similar →
2021 Doctor Who: 24 Carat The Doctor Average Similar →
2020 Lost at Christmas Ernie Average Similar →
2020 The Owners Richard Huggins Average Similar →
2020 The Big Night In Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 Beauty Henry Hit Similar →
2017 Slumber Amado Flop Similar →
2015 Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song The Doctor (7) (picture) (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
2014 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Radagast the Brown Hit Similar →
2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Radagast the Brown Super Hit Similar →
2013 Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor The Doctor (7) (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2013 The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 The Christmas Candle Edward Haddington Average Similar →
2013 Doctor Who Explained Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Radagast the Brown Hit Similar →
2011 Doctor Who: Tales Lost in Time - Super Hit Similar →
2008 Doctor Who: The Next Doctor The Doctor (7) (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2008 King Lear The Fool Hit Similar →
2002 Doctor Who: Death Comes to Time The Doctor Super Hit Similar →
2001 Do You Have a Licence to Save this Planet? The Foot Doctor Average Similar →
1998 Where on Earth Is Katy Manning? - Super Hit Similar →
1996 Doctor Who The Doctor Average Similar →
1996 Bidding Adieu: A Video Diary Self Average Similar →
1995 The Doctors: 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond - Hit Similar →
1994 PROBE: The Zero Imperative Dr. Colin Dove Hit Similar →
1993 30 Years in the TARDIS Himself Super Hit Similar →
1993 The Airzone Solution Anthony Stanwick Flop Similar →
1991 Doctor Who: The Hartnell Years Self - Presenter Super Hit Similar →
1991 Thrill Kill Video Club Spoons Super Hit Similar →
1990 Search Out Space The Doctor Super Hit Similar →
1989 Doctor Who: Survival The Doctor Super Hit Similar →
1989 Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric The Doctor Super Hit Similar →
1989 Doctor Who: Ghost Light The Doctor Super Hit Similar →
1989 Doctor Who: Battlefield The Doctor Hit Similar →
1988 Doctor Who: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy The Doctor Super Hit Similar →
1988 Doctor Who: Silver Nemesis The Doctor Hit Similar →
1988 Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol The Doctor Super Hit Similar →
1988 Doctor Who: Remembrance of the Daleks The Doctor Super Hit Similar →
1987 Doctor Who: Dragonfire The Doctor Hit Similar →
1987 Doctor Who: Delta and the Bannermen The Doctor Average Similar →
1987 Doctor Who: Paradise Towers The Doctor Hit Similar →
1987 Doctor Who: Time and the Rani The Doctor Average Similar →
1979 The Secret Policeman's Ball Various Roles Average Similar →
1979 Dracula Walter Average Similar →

Sylvester McCoy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sylvester McCoy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sylvester McCoy is "Doctor Who: Remembrance of the Daleks" with a rating of 9.4/10.

How many movies has Sylvester McCoy acted in?

Sylvester McCoy has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sylvester McCoy?

Other notable films include "Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty", "Where on Earth Is Katy Manning?", and "The Big Night In".

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