With such a prestigious pedigree, it’s no wonder the show remains the longest runningsci-fi show on TV.

10Carey Mulligan

Starting out strong with the wonderful Carey Mulligan.

River was the Ponds' child and the Doctor’s wife, and their interwoven timelines were unique.

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Right now, Rogue seems to be more of a replacement for Jack than River.

8Daniel Kaluuya

Like Mulligan, Daniel Kaluuya has found great success in the last decade.

Kaluuya continues to build his notoriety, and tackle varied projects that showcase his immense talents.

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However, Kaluuya had humble beginnings in acting back in 2006.

7Maisie Williams

Maisie Williams found success in her acting careerat an extremely young age.

Initially, she played a young viking girl called Ashildr who tragically dies.

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And his role inDoctor Who,surprisingly, also came in a Christmas special in 2010.

3Alan Cumming

Alan Cumming also has an extensive screen acting careerthat stretches back to 1984.

In 2018, he appeared inDoctor Whofor the episode “The Witchfinders” opposite Jodie Whittaker.

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Bill Nighy as art museum curator Henry Black in Doctor Who.

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Prisoner Zero takes on the form of Olivia Colman’s coma patient in The Eleventh Hour in Doctor Who.

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