Ian Marter

Ian Marter

Ian Don Marter (born October 28, 1944 in Coventry , † October 28, 1986 in London ) was a British actor and writer.

life and career

After graduating from the University of Oxford , Marter worked as a stage manager at Bristol Old Vic . In 1973 Marter played John Andrews in the Doctor Who episode Carnival of Monsters . He was then offered the role of Doctor Harry Sullivan in June 1974. Harry Sullivan was a companion of the fourth doctor . The Android Invasion is the final Doctor Who episode starring Harry Sullivan's torture.

Even after his departure as an actor, Marter remained closely connected with Doctor Who . He wrote several Doctor Who novels. Some of his novels have also been published as audio books.

Marter later wrote a script with Tom Baker for a Doctor Who film called Doctor Who Meets Scratchman . Scratchman stood for Satan. However, Marter and Baker did not have enough money to make the film. In addition, the BBC refused to participate in the project. Shortly before his death, Marter discussed with Nigel Robison, the series editor, about rewriting the script for a novel.

In 1986 Marter died of a heart attack on his 42nd birthday.

Private life

Marter suffered from diabetes . His parents were Donald Herbert and Helen Donaldson.

Filmography (selection)

• 1967: Doctor Faustus
• 1971: The horror cabinet of Dr. Phibes
• 1972–1978: Crown Court (TV series, 10 episodes)
• 1973–1975: Doctor Who (TV series, 31 episodes)
• 1975: North & South (miniseries, 2 episodes)
• 1978: The horrors of Medusa
• 1985: Fell Tiger (TV series, 5 episodes)

Novels

Doctor Who 1977: The Ark in Space. ISBN 0-426-11631-3 . 1978: The Sontaran Experiment. ISBN 0-426-20049-7 . 1979: The Ribos Operation. ISBN 0-426-20092-6 . 1981: The Enemy of the World. ISBN 0-426-20126-4 . 1983: Earthshock. ISBN 0-426-19377-6 . 1984: The Dominators. ISBN 0-426-19553-1 . 1985: The Invasion. ISBN 0-426-20169-8 . 1986: Harry Sullivan's War. ISBN 0-426-20250-3 . 1987: The Reign of Terror. ISBN 0-426-20264-3 . 1987: The Rescue. ISBN 0-426-20308-9 .

More novels 1984: Splash. As Ian Don, Touchstone, Star Books. 1985: baby. As Ian Don, Disney, Star Books. 1985: My Science Project. As Ian Don, Touchstone, Target Books. 1986: Down and Out in Beverly Hills. As Ian Marter, Touchstone, Star Books. 1986: Tough Guys. As Ian Don, Touchstone, Star Books. 1986: 4 picture books about Disney's gummy bear gang . As Ian Don, Disney, Target Books. Film adaptations Splash Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Web links

• Ian Marter in the Internet Movie Database (English)

Individual evidence

1. ^ Nicholas Whyte: The Doctor Who Novels of Ian Marter. March 19, 2007, accessed March 26, 2016 . 
2. ↑ Bedwyr Gullidge: On This Day ... In 1973 the Drashigs first appeared. March 2, 2016, accessed March 26, 2016 . 
3. ↑ Doctor Who - Companion Pieces - Harry Sullivan. October 18, 2014, accessed March 26, 2016 . 
4. ↑ 5 of the best male companions in 'Doctor Who'. March 17, 2014, accessed March 26, 2016 . 
5. ↑ Andrew-Mark Thompson: Great Unreleased Doctor Who Merchandise - part ten. October 18, 2014, accessed on March 26, 2016 (English). 
6. ^ Sue Davies: Doctor Who: The Rescue by Ian Marter (CD review). June 27, 2013, accessed March 26, 2016 . 
7. ↑ Andrew Reynolds: New Ark In Space Audiobook To Be Read By Jon Culshaw. (No longer available online.) March 6, 2015, archived from the original on March 28, 2016 ; accessed on March 26, 2016 (English). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.  
8. ^ John Rabon: Doctor Who: 10 Interesting Facts about Legendary 4th Doctor Tom Baker. (No longer available online.) September 15, 2014, archived from the original on March 28, 2016 ; accessed on March 26, 2016 (English). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.  
9. ↑ Article Reprint Fifty-Two - “Scratchman” - Dr Who Magazine. (No longer available online.) February 28, 2007, archived from the original on March 22, 2016 ; accessed on March 26, 2016 (English). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.  
10. ↑ ^{a b} Ian Marter. September 16, 2009, accessed March 26, 2016 . 
11. ↑ David Cranmer: Five Underrated Doctor Who Companions (And One Scoundrel). September 11, 2014, accessed March 26, 2016 . 
12. ↑ Cameron K McEwan: Doctor Who: When Jenna Coleman leaves, is it time for a male companion in the TARDIS? November 19, 2014, accessed March 26, 2016 . 
13. ↑ Ian Marter. September 16, 2009, accessed March 26, 2016 . 
14. ^ The Doctor Who Library. Retrieved March 26, 2016 (English). 
15. ↑ Ian Marter, 1944–1986. Retrieved March 26, 2016 (English).