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Susan and the first Doctor in the episode "Daleks," from the first season of "Doctor Who"

There have been many actors who have played the lead in "Doctor Who" since the show launched in 1963. On Aug. 4, a new actor will be named during a live BBC special, titled "Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor." Click through to see scenes from "Doctor Who" through the years, as well as every actor who has taken on the role.

Guess who the next "Doctor Who" is?

The first Doctor

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William Hartnell, November 1963 - October 1966

The second Doctor

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Patrick Troughton, October 1966 - June 1969

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The second Doctor in a scene from "The Invasion," from season six

The third Doctor

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Jon Pertwee, January 1970 -- June 1974

The fourth Doctor

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Tom Baker, June 1974 -- March 1981

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The fourth Doctor and Harry in a scene from "Genesis of the Daleks," from season 12

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The fourth Doctor and Davros in a scene from "Genesis of the Daleks," from season 12

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The first, second and third Doctors - Patrick Troughton, William Hartnell and Jon Pertwee

The fifth Doctor

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Peter Davison, March 1981 - March 1984

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The fifth Doctor in "Resurrection of the Daleks" from season 21

The sixth Doctor

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Colin Baker, March 1984 - December 1986

The seventh Doctor

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Sylvester McCoy, September 1987 - December 1989

The eighth Doctor

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Paul McGann, 1996

The ninth Doctor

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Christopher Eccleston, March - June 2005

The tenth Doctor

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David Tennant, June 2005 - January 2010

The eleventh Doctor

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Matt Smith, January 2013 - present

The twelfth Doctor

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Peter Capaldi will take on the role starting at the end of 2013
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