Quick Facts
Born:
1943-03-16
Birthplace:
Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK
Credits:
66 Total Roles
John Leeson
Acting
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Biography
John Leeson (16 March 1943 — 1 November 2026) was a British actor, known for voicing K-9 on the television series Doctor Who from 1977–79, then from 1980–81, and returned for two single episodes in the revival series. He also voiced K-9 in the show's spin-offs K-9 and Company, The Sarah Jane Adventures, and K-9.
Known For
Doctor Who
K9 (voice)
Doctor Who
K9 (voice)
Doctor Who
Dugeen
Doctor Who
Daleks (voice)
'Allo 'Allo!
Train's Cook
The Sarah Jane Adventures
K9 (voice)
Dad's Army
Soldier
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Doctor Who Escape Room: Team Third Doctor MOVIE | K9 (voice) |
| 2024 | Darkness & Light: The Life of Graham Williams MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Doctor Who: Behind the Sofa TV | Self |
| 2017 | The Doctors: The Tom Baker Years MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | Longleat '83: The Lost Footage MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | Myth Makers TV | Himself |
| 2013 | The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | Pointless Celebrities TV | K-9 (voice) |
| 2009 | K-9 TV | K-9 (voice) |
| 2008 | The K-9 Files MOVIE | Self |