Michael Balfour
Acting Born Feb 11, 1918 Died Oct 24, 1997 Dover, Kent, England, UK 134 credits
Biography
Michael Balfour works in acting. Born February 11, 1918 in Dover, Kent, England, UK. Died October 24, 1997. Archytele tracks 134 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Clive Revill
3 shared titles
Sidney James
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Lajar Muzuris
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Darien Sills-Evans
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Tuks Tad Lungu
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Anton Diffring
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Jeremy Spenser
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Christopher Lee
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Vera Day
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John Stuart
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Career timeline
Revenge of Billy the Kid
The Krays
Batman
Casanova
Dempsey and MakepeaceThe Holcroft Covenant
Kelly MonteithResting RoughThe Prisoner of Zenda
CandleshoeJoseph AndrewsThe Stick Up
The Copter Kids
New Scotland YardLate Night TheatreThe Canterbury TalesAll Coppers Are...
The Persuaders!Macbeth
The Private Life of Sherlock HolmesThe AdventurersMan of Violence
ITV Saturday Night TheatreITV Saturday Night TheatreDepartment SThe Mind of Mr. J.G. ReederThe Oblong Box
The Jazz AgeCold Comfort FarmRogues' Gallery
The PrisonerMickey DunneEscape
Fahrenheit 451KaleidoscopePress for Time
It's Not Me - It's Them!Reluctant BanditStrangler's Web
Five Have a Mystery to Solve
The Rescue SquadA Stitch in TimeEcho of Diana
Steptoe and SonThe Fast LadyShe Always Gets Their ManDesign for Loving
The AvengersThe Ship That Couldn't StopThe Monster of Highgate PondsPit of Darkness
Danger ManThe CheatersThe CheatersTheatre '70Sink the Bismarck!
Interpol CallingInterpol CallingLook Back in Anger
The LarkinsFiend Without a FaceThe Steel BayonetThe Big Money
Sailor of FortuneQuatermass 2Man from TangierLight Fingers
Hancock's Half HourArmchair TheatreArmchair TheatreArmchair TheatreThe Secret of the Forest
Dixon of Dock GreenDixon of Dock GreenDixon of Dock GreenDixon of Dock GreenDixon of Dock Green
The Sea Shall Not Have ThemMeet Mr. CallaghanImpulseRiver BeatScarlet Web
Park Plaza 605Hot IceThe Red BeretGenevieveThree's Company
Moulin RougeVenetian BirdTop Secret13 East Street
The Quiet WomanA Case For P.C. 49
Full Filmography
134 titles- Revenge of Billy the Kid (1992) as Gyles MacDonald
- The Krays (1990) as Referee
- Batman (1989) as Scientist
- Casanova (1987)
- Dempsey and Makepeace (1985) as Jim Kelly
- The Holcroft Covenant (1985) as Hard Hat
- Kelly Monteith (1979)
- Resting Rough (1979)
- The Prisoner of Zenda (1979)
- Candleshoe (1977) as Mr. McCress
- Joseph Andrews (1977) as Ruffian
- The Stick Up (1977) as Sam
- The Copter Kids (1976) as Benny Baker
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as Fred Larch
- Late Night Theatre (1972) as Alf
- The Canterbury Tales (1972) as The Carpenter
- All Coppers Are... (1972) as Heart Attack Victim (uncredited)
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Donkey Cart Driver
- Macbeth (1971) as First Murderer
- The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) as Cabby
- The Adventurers (1970) as Detective
- Man of Violence (1970) as Cafe Owner
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Tom Meatyard
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Meatyard
- Department S (1969) as Eccles
- The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder (1969) as Albert
- The Oblong Box (1969) as Ruddock
- Hoverbug (1969) as Mr. Gutteridge
- The Jazz Age (1968) as Porky
- Cold Comfort Farm (1968) as Earl P. Neck
- Rogues' Gallery (1968) as Tom Meatyard
- The Prisoner (1967) as Will
- Mickey Dunne (1967) as Porridge
- Escape (1967) as Beaver
- Fahrenheit 451 (1966) as Book Person: Machiavelli's 'The Prince' (uncredited)
- Kaleidoscope (1966) as Poker Player
- Press for Time (1966) as Sewerman
- It's Not Me - It's Them! (1965) as Reginald
- Reluctant Bandit (1965) as Luigi
- Strangler's Web (1965) as John Vichelski
- Five Have a Mystery to Solve (1964) as Emilio
- The Rescue Squad (1963) as Barrow-Boy
- A Stitch in Time (1963) as Workman with Mallet (uncredited)
- Echo of Diana (1963) as Newsagent
- Steptoe and Son (1962) as Charlie Miller
- The Fast Lady (1962) as Bandit
- She Always Gets Their Man (1962) as Runkle
- Design for Loving (1962) as Bernie
- The Avengers (1961) as Tom
- The Ship That Couldn't Stop (1961) as Mr. Bollanger
- The Monster of Highgate Ponds (1961) as Bert
- Pit of Darkness (1961) as Fisher
- Danger Man (1960) as Gaston
- The Cheaters (1960) as Harry
- The Cheaters (1960) as Freddy
- Theatre '70 (1960) as Chuck
- Sink the Bismarck! (1960) as Able Seaman - Lookout on 'Suffolk' (uncredited)
- Carry On Constable (1960) as Matt
- Too Hot to Handle (1960) as Tourist Guide
- The Flesh and the Fiends (1960) as Drunken Sailor
- Surprise Package (1960) as Oscar
- Interpol Calling (1959) as Russ
- Interpol Calling (1959) as Inspector Hill
- Look Back in Anger (1959) as Picky Shopper (uncredited)
- The Larkins (1958) as Sharkey
- Fiend Without a Face (1958) as Sgt. Kasper
- The Steel Bayonet (1958) as Pte. Thomas
- The Big Money (1958) as 'Wilberforce'
- Sailor of Fortune (1957) as Alphonso Italian Ship's Engineer
- Quatermass 2 (1957) as Harry
- Man from Tangier (1957) as Spade
- Light Fingers (1957) as The Major
- Hancock's Half Hour (1956)
- Armchair Theatre (1956)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Ward
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Mr. Bollanger
- The Secret of the Forest (1956) as Len
- Breakaway (1956) as Barney
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Joe Ward
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Pip Rutley
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Bill Nelson
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Nicky Medwin
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Hobbs
- Strange Experiences (1955) as Man
- Barbados Quest (1955) as Barney Wilson
- One Good Turn (1955) as Boxing Spectator (uncredited)
- The Delavine Affair (1955) as Sammy
- The Reluctant Bride (1955) as Boxer
- Secret Venture (1955) as Stevens
- It's a Great Day (1955) as Charlie Mead's Mate
- The Sea Shall Not Have Them (1954) as Dray
- Meet Mr. Callaghan (1954) as Coffee Stallkeeper
- Impulse (1954) as uncredited
- River Beat (1954) as Adams
- Scarlet Web (1954) as Barman
- Delayed Action (1954) as Honey
- Devil's Point (1954) as Bennett, short henchman
- The Diamond Wizard (1954) as Hoxie
- Park Plaza 605 (1953) as Ted Birston
- Hot Ice (1953) as Jacobson
- The Red Beret (1953) as American Sergeant
- Genevieve (1953) as Trumpeter (Uncredited)
- Three's Company (1953) as The Drunk
- Albert R.N. (1953) as Hank
- 3 Steps to the Gallows (1953) as Carter, boxing fan
- Black 13 (1953) as Joe
- Small Town Story (1953) as Turner
- The Steel Key (1953) as 'The Mae McCleod' Captain
- Recoil (1953) as Parkes
- Johnny on the Run (1953)
- Love in Pawn (1953) as Alaric
- Moulin Rouge (1952) as Dodo (uncredited)
- Venetian Bird (1952) as Moretto
- Top Secret (1952) as Jersey Sailor
- 13 East Street (1952) as Joey Long
- The Quiet Woman (1951) as Lefty Brown
- A Case For P.C. 49 (1951) as Chubby Price
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Rudolfo
- Prelude to Fame (1950) as Lucio
- Her Favourite Husband (1950) as Pete
- Scrapbook for 1933 (1950) as (voice)
- Help Yourself (1950) as Charlie
- I Was a Male War Bride (1949) as Male Billet Sergeant (uncredited)
- Obsession (1949) as American Sailor Promoting Book
- Helter Skelter (1949) as Barman (uncredited)
- Don't Ever Leave Me (1949) as Jim Kennedy
- Melody Club (1949) as Max
- Stop Press Girl (1949) as Crook (uncredited)
- No Orchids for Miss Blandish (1948) as Barney
- The Small Voice (1948) as Frankie
- Woman Hater (1948) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Sleeping Car to Trieste (1948) as Spiegel
- William Comes to Town (1948) as Stall-holder
- Just William's Luck (1947) as Tonks
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Balfour best known for?
Michael Balfour is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Krays (1990), Batman (1989), Casanova (1987), Dempsey and Makepeace (1985).
When and where was Michael Balfour born?
Michael Balfour was born on February 11, 1918 in Dover, Kent, England, UK. They passed away on October 24, 1997.
How many credits does Michael Balfour have?
Michael Balfour has accumulated over 134 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 1992.
What is Michael Balfour's background in cinema and television?
Michael Creighton Balfour (11 February 1918 – 24 October 1997) was an English actor, working mainly in British films and TV, following his TV debut in the BBC's The Marvellous History of St Bernard, in 1938. He was a recognisable face, often in small character parts and supporting roles, in nearly two hundred films and...
Michael Balfour by the numbers
134credits
96films
38TV series
1947–1992active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Steptoe and Son (1962) as Charlie Miller — aged about 44
- The Avengers (1961) as Tom — aged about 43
- The Prisoner (1967) as Will — aged about 49
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Donkey Cart Driver — aged about 53
- The Larkins (1958) as Sharkey — aged about 40
- Danger Man (1960) as Gaston — aged about 42
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