Barry Summerford 1943-2014

The actor Barry Summerford has died at the age of 71

Summerford appeared in at least 24 episodes of Doctor Who, playing a range of supporting characters. He was a Vogan in Revenge of the Cybermen, a Shrieve in The Ribos Operation and a Foster in The Keeper of Traken, as well as playing a number of guards and soldiers over a 8 year period.

The actor also appeared in a wide range of British Television programmes, including A Year in Provence, Campion, The Bill, Grange Hill, Nancy Astor, Enemy at the Door, Jackanory Playhouse, Z Cars, Moonbase 3 and Doomwatch, as well as a number of episodes of Blakes 7 and appearing as a Stormtrooper in Star Wars.