Laurie Webb (actor)

For the American singer-songwriter, see Laurie Webb.

Lawrence M. H. Webb^[1] (born 6 May 1924),^[1][2][3][4] known as Laurie Webb, is a Welsh retired actor known for his roles in television series such as Doctor Who, Paul Temple and Doomwatch.

Laurie Webb
Born	Lawrence M. H. Webb (1924-05-06) 6 May 1924 (age 101) Newport, Wales
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1958–1960 • 1966–1975 • 1986 • 2016
Known for	Oldest living Doctor Who related person since 9 December 2024
Notable work	Doctor Who Paul Temple Doomwatch

Doctor Who

Webb played Mr. Ollis in the 10th anniversary serial The Three Doctors (1972–1973).^[5]

He is the oldest living person associated with the Whoniverse since Arnold Yarrow's death in December 2024.^[6]

Personal life

Webb, an avid golfer, celebrated his centenary by playing nine holes of golf at Pyrford Lakes Golf Club as a fundraiser for Alzheimer's Society.^[7]

On 31 May 2025, he attended a signing event in Chiswick with fellow Doctor Who actor Katy Manning.^[8]

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1958	Sid Caesar Invites You	Himself	1 episode
	Hancock's Half Hour	1st Electrician	Episode: "Ericson the Viking"
1959		3rd Soldier	Episode: "The Horror Serial"
		2nd Workman	Episode: "The Oak Tree"
		Man[9]	Episode: "The Economy Drive"
		Unknown	2 episodes
	The Eustace Diamonds	Bogson	2 episodes
1960	Hancock's Half Hour	Man in Off Licence	Episode: "The Reunion Party"
		Unknown	2 episodes
	Citizen James	Unknown	3 episodes
1966	Cooperama	Unknown	Episode: "Episode Two"
	King of the River	Sam	Episode: "The Great Albert Mystery"
		Engineer	Episode: "The End of the Voyage"
	Mogul	Attendant	Episode: "Happy Landings"
1967	Mickey Dunne	Lennie Carson	Episode: "No Flowers by Request"
		Lennie	Episode: "Are there any more at Home like You?"
1970	The Troubleshooters	Smith	Episode: "Operation Black Gold"
		Panel Operator	Episode: "Hey, We've Got a Problem Here"
1971	Paul Temple	Barman	Episode: "The Specialists"
	Doomwatch	Dog Owner	Episode: "The Inquest"
	Brett	Senator Loman	Episode: "The Trump Card"
1972	Comedy Playhouse	Postman	Episode: "And Whose Side Are You On?
1972–1973	Doctor Who	Mr. Ollis	Serial: The Three Doctors
1973	Warship	Customs Officer	Episode: "Hot Pursuit"
	The Goodies	Man on sofa	Uncredited; episode: "The Goodies and the Beanstalk"
1975	The Brothers	Superintendent	Episode: "Special Licence"
	Softly, Softly: Task Force	Trade Market Gateman	Episode: "Female of the Species"
1986	The Clairvoyant	Customer	Episode: "Episode #1.1"
2023	Tales of the TARDIS	Mr. Ollis	Archive footage; episode: "The Three Doctors"

Audio

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2016	Who's Round	Himself	Podcast; episode: "Laurie Webb"

See also

• List of centenarians (actors, filmmakers and entertainers)