Mary Tamm

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Mary Tamm


Born
in Bradford, The United Kingdom
March 22, 1950

Died
July 24, 2012

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Mary Tamm (born 22 March 1950 in Dewsbury, Yorkshire; died 24 July 2012) was a graduate and an associate member of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. She was the first actress to play Romana in Doctor Who, appearing opposite Tom Baker's Fourth Doctor.

Tamm began her acting career on the stage with the Birmingham Repertory Company in 1971, moved to London in 1972 and appeared in the musical Mother Earth. Before her association with Doctor Who, Tamm acted in several motion pictures, most notably Sigi in The Odessa File (1974) and The Likely Lads (1976).

Tamm was not initially interested in playing a companion to the Doctor. She believed the role was merely that of the "damsel in distress." She changed her mind when assured by the producers and
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Doctor Who: The Auntie Matter

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Doctor Who: The Justice of ...

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Gallifrey: Lies

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Doctor Who: The Dalek Contract

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Doctor Who: The Sands of Life

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Gallifrey: Imperiatrix

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First Generation

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Second Generation

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