Sarah Sutton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sarah Sutton
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Sutton at the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend in 2013
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| Born | 12 December 1961 Basingstoke, Hampshire, England
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| Alma mater | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Known for | Nyssa in Doctor Who |
| Spouse(s) |
Michael Bundy
(m. 1985) |
| Children | 1 |
Sarah Sutton was born on December 12, 1961, in Basingstoke, England. She is a British actress best known for her role as Nyssa in the classic BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who.
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Sarah Sutton's Early Acting Days
Sarah started acting when she was very young. At just nine years old, she performed in a play called Winnie-the-Pooh in London's West End. When she was 11, she became the youngest British actress to play Alice on screen. This was in a 1973 TV movie called Alice Through the Looking Glass.
Before joining Doctor Who, Sarah appeared in other TV shows. These included The Moon Stallion in 1978 and The Crucible in 1980.
Becoming Nyssa in Doctor Who
Sarah Sutton joined the cast of Doctor Who in 1981. She played the character of Nyssa, who was an alien from a planet called Traken. Nyssa first appeared in the story The Keeper of Traken.
At first, Nyssa was only meant to be in one episode. But the show's creators liked her so much that they decided to keep her! Nyssa then traveled with the Fourth Doctor and later with the Fifth Doctor. Sarah's last full story as Nyssa was in 1983, in an episode called Terminus.
Sarah Sutton After Doctor Who
After her time on Doctor Who, Sarah took a break from acting. She wanted to focus on raising her daughter.
However, she did make a short return to Doctor Who in 1984. She also appeared in other TV shows like the medical drama Casualty in 1989.
Sarah has often returned to her role as Nyssa for special Doctor Who projects. She was in the 1993 charity special Dimensions in Time. She has also voiced Nyssa in many Doctor Who audio plays made by Big Finish Productions since 1999. In 2013, she appeared in a comedy special for the show's 50th anniversary called The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot.
Sarah Sutton's Personal Life
In 1985, Sarah Sutton married Michael Bundy, who is a doctor. They have one daughter named Hannah, who was born in 1991.
Other Appearances
Sarah Sutton has appeared in various other television shows and audio dramas throughout her career. Some of her notable roles include:
- Menace (1973)
- Play for Today (1973)
- Oil Strike North (1975)
- Westway (1976)
- Casualty (1989)
- Unnatural Pursuits (1992)
She has also lent her voice to many audio dramas, often reprising her role as Nyssa in the Doctor Who spin-off series.
See also
In Spanish: Sarah Sutton para niños
