Why does everything involving black men have to involve Obama?
Actually, the black actor you refer to is Paterson Joseph, who played the Marquis of Carabas in a TV series called “Neverwhere” 12 years ago.
I remember people suggesting him as a possible Doctor if the series was ever resurrected, while I was still at university over a decade ago.
There’s a clip on Youtube which demonstrates his Doctor-like qualities. You can see how people could imagine him as a perfect follow-up to the slightly Sylvester McCoy, playing a similar Doctor but with more emphasis on the strident tones and wit of the Tom Baker era.
Geek, out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHpYWy89yVU
Would have been a great choice for a Doctor in the new series. Heck I’d even take Noel Clarke ( Mickey from the new series ) if they have to have a black Doctor. He’d be better than what we’ll most likely end up with if they do decide to go that route. He is bit young for the role and most Whovians wouldn’t accept a same actor, different character deal but I still like him.
Cool clip.
He did seem very Dr. Who-ish :-)