John Leeson
Appearance
John Leeson | |
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Leeson in 2008 | |
| Born | John Francis Christopher Ducker 16 March 1943 Stoneygate, Leicester, England |
| Died | 1 November 2026 (aged 83) |
| Education | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1964–2026 |
| Known for | K9 in Doctor Who Bungle in Rainbow |
| Political party | Liberal Democrats |
| Spouse |
Judy Griffiths (m. 1969) |
| Children | 1 |
John Francis Christopher Ducker (16 March 1943 – 1 November 2026), known professionally as John Leeson, was an English actor. He was known for playing Bungle in Rainbow and voicing K9 in Doctor Who and spin-offs The Sarah Jane Adventures and K9.[1]
Leeson died on 1 November 2026 from a long-illness at the age of 83.[2][3]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Feric, Carla (1 November 2026). "Doctor Who star who voiced robot dog K9 dies aged 83 as Russell T Davies pays tribute". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- ↑ Flook, Ray (1 November 2026). "Doctor Who Actor John Leeson, Voice of K-9, Passes Away at Age 83". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- ↑ Chu, Jennifer (1 November 2026). "John Leeson, Doctor Who Actor, Dies At 83". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
Other websites
[change | change source]- John Leeson on IMDb