In recent years, Christopher Eccleston has become somewhat of a sci-fi fan favorite, first by becoming the ninth actor to play the role of "Doctor Who"—only for a single season—and then taking on a small role on the popular NBC show "Heroes." Although he'll be known by the most Americans for these roles, in reality, Eccleston's a veteran British dramatic actor who has appeared prominently in many films, including a stint as Nicole Kidman's ghostly husband in The Others and a corrupt military officer in Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later… (Eccleston's second collaboration after starring in Boyle's Shallow Grave).
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