Date of Birth 13 January 1923, Chingford, Essex, England, UK Date of Death 22 May 2001, Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK (cancer) Birth Name Jack Stanley Watling Spouse Patricia Hicks (1947 - 22 May 2001) (his death) 4 children Trivia Father, with Patricia Hicks, of Dilys Watling, Deborah Watling and Giles Watling. Originally cast in the character role of "Prof. Travers" in "Doctor Who" (1963): "The Invasion". However, the part was thought to be too small for an actor of Watling's stature, so the character was renamed "Prof. Watkins" and given to Edward Burnham.
