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Sandy McDonald(1937-2016)

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Sandy McDonald was born on 5 November 1937 in Bishopbriggs, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK. He was an actor, known for Ready, Steady, Cook (1994), Doctor Who Confidential (2005) and National Television Awards (2015). He was married to Essdale Helen McLeod. He died on 17 March 2016 in Bishopton, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
BornNovember 5, 1937
DiedMarch 17, 2016(78)
BornNovember 5, 1937
DiedMarch 17, 2016(78)
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Ainsley Harriott in Ready, Steady, Cook (1994)
Ready, Steady, Cook
6.0
TV Series
  • Self
David Tennant in Doctor Who Confidential (2005)
Doctor Who Confidential
8.0
TV Series
  • Self
Dermot O'Leary in National Television Awards (2015)
National Television Awards
7.2
TV Special
  • Self(as The Very Rev. Dr. Alexander McDonald)
  • 2015

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  • Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman in Doctor Who (2005)
    Doctor Who
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Footman (uncredited)
    • 2008

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  • Alternative name
    • The Very Rev. Dr. Alexander McDonald
  • Born
    • November 5, 1937
    • Bishopbriggs, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
  • Died
    • March 17, 2016
    • Bishopton, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK(pulmonary fibrosis)
  • Spouse
    • Essdale Helen McLeod1962 - July 15, 2007 (her death, 3 children)
  • Children
    • David Tennant
  • Other works
    Appeared in his son's, actor David Tennant's video diary for Series 2 of Doctor Who, which is included in the Series 2 DVD box set.

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  • When did Sandy McDonald die?
    March 17, 2016
  • How did Sandy McDonald die?
    Pulmonary fibrosis
  • How old was Sandy McDonald when he died?
    78 years old
  • Where did Sandy McDonald die?
    Bishopton, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK
  • When was Sandy McDonald born?
    November 5, 1937

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