1. Stephen John Thorne was a British actor of radio, film, stage, and television.
11 Facts About Stephen Thorne
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Stephen Thorne was best known for his regular BBC Radio 4 work and audiobook recordings, and for his portrayals of a few Doctor Who villains, including the Time Lord Omega.
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Stephen Thorne went to school at Liverpool College and then joined the Royal Navy for his national service.
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On demobilisation Stephen Thorne trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, a drama school situated in the Bloomsbury area of London, and graduated in 1957.
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Stephen Thorne played several seasons with the Old Vic Company and the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford and London including a tour to Russia.
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Stephen Thorne worked extensively in radio with over 2000 broadcasts for the BBC including as Uncle Mort in the Radio 4 comedy series Uncle Mort's North Country.
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Stephen Thorne played the character of Lionheart in The Scarifyers following Nicholas Courtney's death.
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Stephen Thorne voiced Aslan in the animated version of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
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Stephen Thorne reprised the character on the BBC radio adaptation of the same name.
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Stephen Thorne gave many poetry readings on radio, television, and tape and in venues from Westminster Abbey to various pubs.
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Stephen Thorne recorded over 300 unabridged audiobooks including children's stories which earned critical acclaim in both the UK and the US.