British Actor. He was most famous for portraying the longest recurring roll as “The Master” on the long running “Doctor Who” sci-fi television series. He was born into an acting family, being the son of actor Henry Ainley and brother of actor Richard Ainley. His many movie and TV credits include “The Land That Time Forgot”, “The Blood Of Satan’s Claw”, “The Avengers”, “Upstairs Downstairs”, and “Nicholas Nickleby”. (bio by: Dave Crouse)  Family links:  Parents:  Henry Ainley (1879 – 1945)  Sibling:  Richard Ainley (1910 – 1967)*  Anthony Ainley (1932 – 2004) *Calculated relationship