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Keith Michell

Acting Born Dec 1, 1926 Died Nov 20, 2015 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 48 credits
48
Total Credits
2017
68 Years Career Span
17
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Keith Michell was an Australian actor born on December 1, 1926, in Adelaide, South Australia. He primarily worked in the United Kingdom and is best known for his portrayals of King Henry VIII in various television and film productions. Michell's acting credits include 47 known roles. He passed away on November 20, 2015, at the age of 88. Michell's work in the entertainment industry spanned multiple decades, with his performances often receiving recognition for their historical accuracy and dramatic depth. His legacy as a talented and versatile actor continues to be celebrated by audiences and critics alike.

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Career

Career overview

Keith Michell was an Australian actor who primarily worked in the United Kingdom. He is best known for his portrayals of King Henry VIII in various television and film productions. Michell's career spanned multiple mediums, including television and film, with a total of 47 known credits.

Michell's portrayal of King Henry VIII was a notable aspect of his career. He appeared in several productions, including the 1970 BBC drama The Six Wives of Henry VIII, the 1972 movie Henry VIII and his Six Wives, and the 1996 BBC drama The Prince and the Pauper. These roles showcased his ability to portray a significant historical figure.

In addition to his work as an actor, Michell also demonstrated his versatility by pursuing other creative endeavors. He scored a number 5 UK chart hit with a recital of a Jeremy Lloyd poem, titled Captain Beaky, in 1980. This achievement highlights Michell's ability to transcend his primary profession and explore other areas of artistic expression. Throughout his career, Michell established himself as a talented and versatile actor, with a notable presence in both television and film.

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Known for

Captain James Cook

as James Cook

Murder, She Wrote

as Dennis Stanton
Film

Poison Ivy: The New Seduction

as Marc Antony
Film

Henry VIII and His Six Wives

as Henry VIII
Film

The Fugitive Kind

as Self

The Six Wives of Henry VIII

as Henry VIII of England
Film

The Executioner

as Adam Booth
Film

House of Cards

as Morillon

BBC Play of the Month

as Caliban

BBC Play of the Month

as Sir Robert Chiltern

Thirty-Minute Theatre

as Geoffrey

Theatre 625

as Kain Sutherland

Frequent co-stars

Bernard Hepton 2 shared titles
George Peppard 2 shared titles
Angela Lansbury 1 shared title
William Windom 1 shared title
Ron Masak 1 shared title
Louis Herthum 1 shared title
Tom Bosley 1 shared title
Will Nye 1 shared title
Michael Horton 1 shared title
Ken Swofford 1 shared title

Career timeline

Rod Taylor: Pulling No Punches
Love/Loss
The Prince and the Pauper
Captain James CookThe Deceivers
My Brother Tom
Murder, She Wrote
Memorial Day
The GondoliersRuddigoreThe Pirates of Penzance
Grendel Grendel Grendel
The Day Christ Died
Julius CaesarThe Tenth Month
The BBC Television Shakespeare
The Story of DavidThe Story of David
The Story of Jacob and JosephMoments
The Julie Andrews HourLate Night TheatreHenry VIII and His Six Wives
Film '72
The Six Wives of Henry VIIIThe ExecutionerWilton's: The Handsomest Hall in Town
An Ideal Husband
Prudence and the PillHouse of Cards
Soldier in Love
BBC Play of the MonthBBC Play of the MonthThirty-Minute Theatre
Theatre 625
FestivalThe Spread of the Eagle
Wuthering HeightsAll Night LongSeven Seas to Calais
The Hellfire Club
The Dow Hour of Great Mysteries
The Gypsy and the Gentleman
Dangerous ExileTrue as a Turtle
Armchair Theatre
Hallmark Hall of Fame

Full Filmography

48 titles
  • Rod Taylor: Pulling No Punches (2017) as Self
  • Love/Loss (2010) as Joe
  • The Prince and the Pauper (1996) as King Henry VIII
  • Captain James Cook (1988) as James Cook
  • The Deceivers (1988) as Colonel Wilson
  • My Brother Tom (1986) as Edward Quayle
  • Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Dennis Stanton
  • Memorial Day (1983) as Marsh
  • The Gondoliers (1982) as Don Alhambra
  • Ruddigore (1982) as Robin Oakapple
  • The Pirates of Penzance (1982) as The Major General
  • Grendel Grendel Grendel (1981) as The Shaper (voice)
  • The Day Christ Died (1980) as Pontius Pilate
  • Julius Caesar (1979) as Marcus Antonius
  • The Tenth Month (1979) as Matthew Poole
  • The BBC Television Shakespeare (1978) as Marc Antony
  • The Story of David (1976) as Older David
  • The Story of David (1976) as Older David
  • The Story of Jacob and Joseph (1974) as Jacob
  • Moments (1974) as Peter Samuelson
  • The Julie Andrews Hour (1972) as Self
  • Late Night Theatre (1972) as Robert Browning
  • Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972) as Henry VIII
  • Film '72 (1971) as Self
  • The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970) as Henry VIII of England
  • The Executioner (1970) as Adam Booth
  • Wilton's: The Handsomest Hall in Town (1970) as George Leybourne
  • An Ideal Husband (1969) as Sir Robert Chiltern
  • Prudence and the Pill (1968) as Dr. Alan Huart
  • House of Cards (1968) as Morillon
  • Soldier in Love (1967) as John Churchill
  • BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Caliban
  • BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Sir Robert Chiltern
  • Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Geoffrey
  • Theatre 625 (1964) as Kain Sutherland
  • Festival (1963) as Frederic - Hugo
  • The Spread of the Eagle (1963) as Mark Antony
  • Wuthering Heights (1962) as Heathcliff
  • All Night Long (1962) as Cass Michaels
  • Seven Seas to Calais (1962) as Malcolm Marsh
  • The Hellfire Club (1961) as Jason Caldwell
  • The Dow Hour of Great Mysteries (1960) as Baron Leopold von Ragastein / Sir Edward Dominey
  • The Gypsy and the Gentleman (1958) as Sir Paul Deverill
  • Dangerous Exile (1957) as Colonel St. Gerard
  • True as a Turtle (1957) as Harry Bell
  • Armchair Theatre (1956) as Paul de Lussac
  • Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as John
  • Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Crown Prince Rudolf

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Keith Michell best known for?

Keith Michell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Captain James Cook (1988), Murder, She Wrote (1984), Poison Ivy: The New Seduction (1997), Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972).

When and where was Keith Michell born?

Keith Michell was born on December 1, 1926 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. They passed away on November 20, 2015.

How many credits does Keith Michell have?

Keith Michell has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2017.

What is Keith Michell's background in cinema and television?

Keith Michell was an Australian actor born on December 1, 1926, in Adelaide, South Australia. He primarily worked in the United Kingdom and is best known for his portrayals of King Henry VIII in various television and film productions. Michell's acting credits include 47 known roles. He passed away on November 20, 2015...