Troughton is a surname, and may refer toAlice Troughton, British film and television director, not related to Patrick Troughton Bob Troughton (1904—1988), Australian rules footballer Sir Charles Troughton (1916–1991), British businessman David Troughton, English actor and son of Patrick Troughton Edward Troughton (1753—1835), British instrument maker Ellis Le Geyt Troughton (1893—1974), Australian zoologist Jim Troughton, English cricketer and grandson of Patrick Troughton Lionel Troughton (1879—1933), English cricketer Michael Troughton, English actor and son of Patrick Troughton Patrick Troughton (1920—1987), English actor best known for his role in Doctor Who Sam Troughton, English actor and grandson of Patrick Troughton Sammy Troughton, Northern Irish footballer