Richard Hearne
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Richard Lewis Hearne (30 January 1909 - 23 August 1979) was an English actor,comedian, producer and writer.
Hearne was born in Norwich, Norfolk. He was the first artist to be known as a "television star" and also the first to have his own programme, when he played 'Mr Pastry'.
He was offered the starring role of the BBC series "Doctor Who" after the departure of Jon Pertwee, but a disagreement over his interpretation of the role (he wanted to play the Doctor as Mr. Pastry) led to the invitation being withdrawn by the producer Barry Letts.
He was President of the the Lord's Taverners charity in 1963 and he died in Bearsted, Kent aged 70. He left a widow Yvonne and two children.
