Jacqueline Hill

Jacqueline Hill was an English actress best known for her roles in Doctor Who, The Aztecs, and Armchair Theatre. Born on December 17, 1929, she made significant contributions to television and theatre until her passing on February 18, 1993.

Personal and Family Life

Jacqueline Hill was born Grace Jacqueline Hill in Birmingham, England, and was orphaned at a young age. She was raised by her grandparents and had to leave school at 14 to support her family. Later, she found her passion for acting and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Hill married director Alvin Rakoff in 1958, and they had two children together.

Career

Jackie had a successful career in acting, starting with her stage debut in the West End. She gained notable recognition for her role as Barbara Wright in the long-running series Doctor Who. After leaving the show in 1965 to focus on her family, she returned to acting in 1979, featuring in various series and films. Hill was beloved for her performances, particularly in productions like Romeo & Juliet and Tales of the Unexpected.

Death and Legacy

Jacqueline Hill passed away on February 18, 1993, in London due to cancer. Her legacy lives on through her memorable performances in Doctor Who and her significant impact on British television and theatre. Many fans remember her as a talented and pioneering actress.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
The Blue Parrot 1953-10-01 Maureen Maguire
Doctor Who: The Aztecs 1964-06-13 Barbara Wright
Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child 1963-11-23 Barbara Wright
Doctor Who: The Daleks 1964-02-01 Barbara Wright
Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction 1964-02-15 Barbara Wright
Doctor Who: Marco Polo 1964-04-04 Barbara Wright
Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus 1964-05-16 Barbara Wright
Doctor Who: The Sensorites 1964-08-01 Barbara Wright
Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror 1964-09-12 Barbara Wright
Doctor Who: Planet of Giants 1964-11-14 Barbara Wright
Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth 1964-12-26 Barbara Wright
Doctor Who: The Rescue 1965-01-09 Barbara Wright
Doctor Who: The Romans 1965-02-06 Barbara Wright
Doctor Who: The Web Planet 1965-03-20 Barbara Wright
Doctor Who: The Crusade 1965-04-17 Barbara Wright
Doctor Who: The Space Museum 1965-05-15 Barbara Wright
Doctor Who: The Chase 1965-06-26 Barbara Wright
Doctor Who: Meglos 1980-10-18 Lexa
Romeo & Juliet 1978-12-03 Lady Capulet
The Comedy Man 1964-09-03 Sandy Lavery
Creation of the Daleks 2006-01-31 Barbara Wright (archive footage)
Masters of Sound 2006-01-30 Barbara Wright (archive footage)
Inside the Spaceship: The Story of the TARDIS 2006-01-30 Barbara Wright (archive footage)
The Sets of Marinus 2009-09-21 Barbara Wright (archive footage)
Vision On 2012-01-23 Barbara Wright (archive footage)
Don’t Lose Your Head 2012-01-28 Barbara Wright (archive footage)
All Together Now 1986-07-09 Jenny
The Doctors: The William Hartnell Years 2017-06-01
Blood Money 1957-03-31 Grace Carney
Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour 2023-11-23 Barbara Wright (archive footage)
Tales of the Unexpected 1979-03-24 Melanie Litmayer
Doctor Who 1963-11-23 Lexa
Out of This World 1962-06-30
No Hiding Place 1959-09-16
Angels 1975-09-01
BBC Television Shakespeare 1978-12-03 Lady Capulet
Paradise Postponed 1986-09-15 Mrs. Mallard-Greene
Maigret 1960-10-31
Sunday-Night Play 1960-09-25
Tales of the Unexpected 1979-03-24 Mrs Milvain