Cy Town was a British actor who is best known for his role as a Dalek operator in many Doctor Who stories from 1973 to 1988. He had a diverse career in television and film, appearing in various notable productions.
Personal and Family Life
Born in Shropshire in 1931, Cy Town had an ordinary start to his life, working in an engineering firm and for Staffordshire County Council after school. He served in the military before joining the accounts department of a packaging company in London. In his spare time, he participated in amateur dramatics and eventually pursued a professional acting career at the age of 36.
Career
Cy’s career is particularly marked by his role as a Dalek operator in eight Doctor Who stories, starting with “Frontier in Space” in 1973 and continuing through the 1980s. In addition, he appeared in an episode of “Dad’s Army” and shows like “It Ain’t Half Hot Mum,” “The Bill,” and “Miss Marple.” His film roles included minor parts in “Adventures of a Private Eye” and “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.”
Death and Legacy
Cy Town passed away in 2024, leaving behind a legacy as a familiar face among fans of classic British television. His work on Doctor Who remains particularly cherished by the show’s dedicated followers, and he is remembered for bringing life to one of its most iconic villains.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| I Was a Doctor Who Monster! | 1996-01-18 | |
| Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks | 1985-03-30 | Dalek |
| Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks | 1984-02-15 | Dalek |
| Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks | 1974-03-16 | Dalek |
| After the Solo | 1975-11-25 | Nephew |
| Quadrophenia | 1979-09-14 | Hairdresser (uncredited) |
| Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks | 1975-04-12 | Dalek |
| Adventures of a Private Eye | 1977-03-04 | Milkman |
| The Big Sleep | 1978-03-13 | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| Brannigan | 1975-03-21 | Wanted Man (uncredited) |
| The Diary of Rita Patel | 1988-09-14 | Skinhead |
| Carry On Girls | 1973-11-09 | Press Photographer (uncredited) |
| S.O.S. Titanic | 1980-02-29 | Steerage Passenger (uncredited) |
| Doctor Who: Destiny of the Daleks | 1979-09-22 | Dalek |
| There’s a Girl in My Soup | 1970-12-15 | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Doctor Who | 1963-11-23 | Dalek Operator |