Dan Starkey, 1977
Actors · September 27, 1977
Dan Starkey
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Dan Starkey is 48 years old, born September 27, 1977 in United Kingdom · Libra.
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About
Dan Starkey became a Doctor Who fixture by playing multiple Sontaran characters across the BBC's flagship sci-fi series. Born in England in 1977, he's best known for Strax, a role that spanned the Eleventh and Twelfth Doctor eras with Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi. He also appeared in all 36 episodes of CBBC sketch show Class Dismissed from 2016 until leaving after Series 3. A Libra.
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Biography
Dan Starkey carved out a career in British television as a character actor, most recognizable for his recurring work in Doctor Who. Born 27 September 1977 in England, he appeared across multiple incarnations of the BBC One sci-fi series, portraying various Sontaran characters. Strax, his most notable role, appeared alongside Matt Smith's Eleventh Doctor and Peter Capaldi's Twelfth Doctor. Beyond Doctor Who, Starkey joined the CBBC sketch comedy Class Dismissed in 2016, maintaining a regular presence in the show for its first three series—all 36 episodes—before departing after Series 3. Actors typically balance recurring television roles with guest appearances and ensemble work, and Starkey's career reflects this pattern of building recognizable characters within long-form series. As a Libra born in late September, he embodies the sign's association with balance and collaboration—traits evident in his willingness to inhabit multiple character incarnations within the same fictional universe.
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Trivia
- Starkey portrayed more than one Sontaran character in Doctor Who, not just Strax.
- Strax appeared across two Doctor incarnations—Matt Smith's Eleventh and Peter Capaldi's Twelfth—making the character's arc span multiple eras.
- He appeared in every single episode of Class Dismissed across its first three series before the show ended.
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Numerology
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The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Dan Starkey often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Banita SandhuOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Bang ChanOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Nicola Peltz
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Frequently asked
- How old is Dan Starkey?
- Dan Starkey is 48 years old (born September 27, 1977).
- When is Dan Starkey's birthday?
- Dan Starkey was born on September 27, 1977.
- What is Dan Starkey's zodiac sign?
- Dan Starkey is a Libra, born September 27, 1977.
- What is Dan Starkey's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Dan Starkey was born in 1977, the year of the Fire Snake.
- Where is Dan Starkey from?
- Dan Starkey is from United Kingdom.
- What does Dan Starkey do?
- Dan Starkey is a actor.
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