It should be said that being the titular character in BBC's sci-fi adventure Doctor Who doesn't guarantee you the big bucks, but you bet it helps.
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Here’s a list of all the actors that have been the Doctor and how much they’re worth now.
14 Jon Pertwee (3rd Doctor) - $1.6 Million
Jon Pertwee portrayed the 3rd Doctor, who due to his exile, is the only one to spend most of his time on Earth. He appeared on the series from 1970 up until 1974, as well as his reprisal of the role with archival footage after his passing. He appeared in numerous roles during his active acting years, with his most notable works being Worzel Gummidge, The Navy Lark, and hosting the game show Whodunnit. His net worth is rumored to be around $1.6 million.
13 William Hartnell (1st Doctor) - $1.9 Million
The first Doctor to grace our screens, William Hartnell started it all in 1963 with a total screen time of 55 hours and 15 minutes. And it was his needed departure (due to his health) that led to producers coming up with the idea of regeneration in the first place. This legend had numerous movie and television appearances but is most remembered for his performance in Doctor Who from 1963 to 1966. The actor sadly passed away in 1975, but was said to have a net worth of $1.9 million.
12 Patrick Troughton (2nd Doctor) - Estimated $1-4 Million
Appearing as the 2nd Doctor from 1966 until 1969, Patrick Troughton played the humorous persona for a total screen time of 47 hours and 19 minutes. He also reprised his role on more than three separate occasions. A classically trained stage actor, Troughton appeared in a variety of films and television serials from 1947 up until his passing in 1987. His net worth varies, with most sites placing it around $1.5 million but others as high as $4 million.
11 Peter Davison (5th Doctor) - $3 Million
From 1982 until 1984, Peter Davison played the 5th incarnation of the legendary Time Lord. He even returned for subsequent specials later down the line, including a mini episode where he acted alongside the 10th Doctor (played by his future son-in-law David Tennant). Davison had a total screen time count of 31 hours and 37 minutes. He also appeared in projects like Sink or Swim, At Home with the Braithwaites, The Last Detective, and Law & Order: UK. So it’s no wonder this alien has managed to secure a net worth of $3 million.
10 Sylvester McCoy (7th Doctor) - $4 Million
The final Doctor of the original run, Sylvester McCoy played the 7th Doctor from 1984 to 1986. He had a total screen time of 17 hours and 27 minutes, as he portrayed the character until the show’s end. He did return briefly for the 1996 television movie to pass off the mantle to McGann. He is also best known for his work in the Hobbit trilogy as wizard Radagast. He is estimated to have a net worth of $4 million.
9 Colin Baker (6th Doctor) - $5 Million
Colin Baker portrayed the 6th Doctor in the original series, with a total screen time of 17 hours and 9 minutes. Baker’s era was filled with controversy and ultimately led to the series being halted until he was replaced. He did eventually reprise his role for a Doctor Who special but mostly focused on stage productions after his departure. Despite this, Baker has gained a net worth of $5 million.
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8 Christopher Eccleston (9th Doctor) - $6 Million
The first Doctor in the Doctor Who revival series, Christopher Eccleston played the role of the 9th Doctor for only one season. A total screen time of 9 hours and 31 minutes, Eccleston’s Doctor introduced iconic companions Rose Tyler and Jack Harkness into the series. And despite rough relationships with the showrunner and the BBC, Eccleston reprised his role as the ninth incarnation for a series of audio dramas but has refused to go back to the TV screen. He has focused on other worlds, appearing in a variety of films, TV, and stage productions. Eccleston has secured a solid net worth of $6 million
7 Jodie Whittaker (13th Doctor) - $6 Million
The most recent addition to the list, Jodie Whittaker plays the first ever female (and current) Doctor known as number 13. She first appeared in 2017’s Christmas special in a handoff from Peter Capaldi and then in a full series of her own in 2018. It has been announced that Whittaker is set to depart from the role in a three part special in 2022 so it looks like fans will see her as the Time Lord once again to hand off the mantle. Jodie Whittaker has gained a net worth of $6 million that will either dip or grow with her step down from Doctor Who.
6 Paul McGann (8th Doctor) - $7 Million
The lesser known eighth Doctor, Paul McGann appeared in the 1996 Doctor Who TV movie that was intended to be a backdoor pilot for an American produced television series. But the film failed to produce a new series, ending McGann’s run as the Doctor with a total screen time of one hour and thirty six minutes. But his adventures for this character did continue in some capacity, with McGann voicing the character in several audio dramas. He has also appeared in cult classic Withnail and I, Hornblower, and as a narrator in numerous other series. Paul McGann has collected a net worth of $7 million.
5 David Tennant (10th Doctor) - $7 Million
One of the most iconic Doctor portrayals to date, fans quickly fell in love with David Tennant’s 10th Doctor. Tennant played the role from June 2005 up until January 2010, a longer run than most with a total screen time of 38 hours and 11 minutes. This marked off a goal for Tennant, as becoming the Doctor was a lifelong dream for Tennant. He has also appeared in many other projects, with his most recognizable roles being Barty Crouch Jr. in Harry Potter, Dect. Hardy in Broadchurch, Kilgrave in Netflix’s Jessica Jones, and titular character in BBC’s Casanova. He has also appeared in a variety of stage productions. As of present, David Tennant has secured a net worth of $7 million.
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4 Matt Smith (11th Doctor) - $9 Million
Our witty Eleventh Doctor is played by Matt Smith. His run lasted from series 5 in 2010 up until the end of series 7 in 2014. This gave him a total of 34 hours and 44 mins of screen time. The youngest actor to take on the role, Smith gained much recognition and critical acclaim for being able to live up to Tennant’s footsteps according to fans. Since his departure, he has appeared in Netflix’s The Crown, which earned him an Emmy nomination. He is also set to appear in the Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon. So it’s no surprise that Smith has secured a net worth of $9 million.
3 Peter Capaldi (12th Doctor) -$10 Million
Peter Capaldi’s 12th Doctor was a shock to many fans, breaking the fan theory that Doctor will get younger with each regeneration as he looks older than the previous Doctor (Matt Smith). Capaldi was actually one year older than William Hartnell when he took on the role as the first Time Lord. And despite mixed reviews on Capaldi’s more serious and conflicted nature, many grew to love his performance from 2013 to 2017. His other notable works include Skins, The Thick of It, Paddington, In the Loop, and more recently The Suicide Squad. With numerous other projects in film and TV, Peter Capaldi has racked up a net worth of $10 million.
2 Tom Baker (4th Doctor) - $10 Million
With his depiction of the 4th Doctor, Tom Baker has held the title for longer than any actor who has nabbed the role with appearances in 172 episodes and a total screen time of 71 hours and 37 minutes. Like many on the list, he got his start on the stage but eventually turned to the screen. Regarded as one of the most classic incarnations, Baker has gone on to appear in a variety of films and television shows. He has also participated in video games, audiobooks, music albums, and has since reprised his role as the 4th Doctor a few times. With all his work across the board, Tom Baker has soared on the list with a net worth of $10 million.
1 John Hurt (The War Doctor) - $30 Million
The most controversial “Doctor” on the list, John Hurt played the War Doctor during the events of the Time War (and technically the true 9th Doctor chronologically). Introduced alongside Matt Smith in “The Name of The Doctor”, John Hurt portrayed the Doctor that broke the promise of his name. He also appeared in the 50th anniversary special “The Day of The Doctor” but has the least amount of screen time with only a total of 38 minutes of run time. But despite such a brief stint, John Hurt had a lengthy career as he appeared in numerous projects from 1959 up until his tragic passing in 2017. Regarded as one of the best British actors in history, it’s no surprise that this legend had a net worth of $30 million.
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