Christopher Eccleston (/ˈɛkəlstən/; born 16 February 1964) is an English actor. A two-time BAFTA Award nominee, he is best known for his television and film work, which includes his role as the ninth incarnation of the Doctor in the BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who, playing Matt Jamison in The Leftovers, and his collaborations with filmmakers Danny Boyle and Michael Winterbottom