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maidenhead , berkshire , england 0.9 18 september 1963 center gary russell
 gary russell
gary russell

gary russell -lrb- born 18 september 1963 in maidenhead , berkshire -rrb- is a freelance writer , producer and former child actor .
as a writer , he is best known for his work in connection with the television series `` doctor who '' and its spin-offs in other media .
as an actor he is best known for playing dick kirrin in the british 1978 television series `` the famous five '' .
