Michael Aspel
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 12, 1933 in Battersea, London, England, U.K.
- Active Years
- 1949–2022 (74 Years)
- Total Credits
- 49 credits in database
Biography
Michael Terence Aspel is an English retired television presenter and newsreader born on January 12, 1933, in Battersea, London. A high-profile television personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, he is recognized for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. Throughout his career, he hosted numerous programmes, including Crackerjack, Ask Aspel, Aspel and Company, Give Us a Clue, This Is Your Life, Strange but True, and Antiques Roadshow. He holds the Order of the British Empire. In his personal life, he is married to but separated from actress Elizabeth Power, and his current partner is Irene Clarke. In April 2008, he was named a Freeman of the Borough of Elmbridge, Surrey.
Career overview
Michael Terence Aspel is an English television presenter and newsreader born on January 12, 1933, in Battersea, London. He has been a prominent television personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s and is recognized for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. Throughout his career, he has hosted a wide variety of programmes, including Crackerjack, Ask Aspel, Aspel and Company, Give Us a Clue, This Is Your Life, Strange but True, and Antiques Roadshow.
Aspel eventually became disillusioned with his chat show Aspel and Company. His dissatisfaction stemmed from pressure by producers to interview guests such as Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Sylvester Stallone when those individuals would only discuss the business Planet Hollywood. Aspel is now a retired television presenter. In recognition of his contributions, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. In April 2008, he was also made a Freeman of the Borough of Elmbridge, Surrey. Regarding his personal life, he is married to but separated from the actress Elizabeth Power, and his current partner is Irene Clarke.
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Full Filmography
49 titles- Remembers… (2022)
- Nothing Like a Dame (2018) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The London Studios: Home of the Stars (2018) as Self
- Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) as Self - Participant
- The Michael Ball Show (2010) as Self
- Angela and Friends (2009)
- The Week We Went To War (2009) as Himself - Presenter
- Evacuees Reunited (2008)
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits (2004) as Self
- Sex, Lies & Michael Aspel (2003) as Himself
- One on One (2002) as Self
- The Real Oliver Reed (2000) as Self
- Hellraisers (2000) as Self (archive footage)
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self
- Strange but True? (1994) as Host
- Comics (1993) as Self
- Amnesty International's Big 30 (1991) as Self
- The Trouble With Agatha Christie (1991) as Self - Host
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Host
- Countryfile (1988) as Self
- An Audience with Billy Connolly (1985) as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
- Aspel & Company (1984)
- Child's Play (1984)
- Another Audience with Dame Edna Everage (1984) as Self
- Countdown (1982)
- Antiques Roadshow (1979) as Himself - Presenter
- Give Us a Clue (1979) as Self - Host
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- The Kenny Everett Video Show (1978)
- The BRIT Awards (1977) as Self - Host
- Aladdin (1974) as Judge
- Sea Road to Britain (1974)
- A Day with SELNEC (1972) as Self
- All Go Margate (1971) as Himself
- The Goodies (1970)
- Doomwatch (1970) as BBC Man Houston
- The Magic Christian (1969) as Himself
- The Evacuees (1969) as Self
- The War Game (1966) as Commentator
- My Job (1965)
- The Scales of Justice (1962) as Newscaster
- Hancock's Half Hour (1956)
- This Is Your Life (1955) as Self - Host
- Crackerjack (1955) as Self - Host
- The BAFTA Awards (1949) as Host
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Presenter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Aspel best known for?
Michael Aspel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Remembers… (2022), Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011), Someone's Watching Me! (1978), Voices of a Distant Star (2002).
When and where was Michael Aspel born?
Michael Aspel was born on January 12, 1933 in Battersea, London, England, U.K..
How many credits does Michael Aspel have?
Michael Aspel has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2022.
What is Michael Aspel's background in cinema and television?
Michael Terence Aspel is an English retired television presenter and newsreader born on January 12, 1933, in Battersea, London. A high-profile television personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, he is recognized for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. Throughout his career, he hosted numerous prog...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The BRIT Awards (1977) as Self - Host — aged about 44
- The BAFTA Awards (1949) as Host — aged about 16
- An Audience with Billy Connolly (1985) as Self - Audience Member (uncredited) — aged about 52
- The Kenny Everett Video Show (1978) — aged about 45
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self — aged about 74
- The War Game (1966) as Commentator — aged about 33
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