Michael Craig
Biography
Michael Francis Gregson, known professionally as Michael Craig, is an Indian-born British retired actor and screenwriter. Born on January 27, 1929, in Poona, Maharashtra, British India, which is now Pune, Maharashtra, India, he is known for his work in theatre, film, and television in both the United Kingdom and Australia. He is related to British film producer Richard Gregson, who is his youngest brother, and American actress Natasha Gregson Wagner, who is his niece. His relatives also include Sir Reginald Henson, who served as a British lord mayor of London and was his great-grandfather, as well as British novelist Julia Gregson, who is his sister-in-law. Across his career, he has accumulated eighty-eight known credits in acting.
Career overview
Michael Francis Gregson, known professionally as Michael Craig, is an Indian-born British retired actor and screenwriter. He was born on January 27, 1929, in Poona, Maharashtra, British India, which is now Pune, Maharashtra, India. Throughout his career, Craig has been known for his work in theatre, film, and television, performing in both the United Kingdom and Australia. His professional portfolio spans numerous credits, reflecting an extensive career in the entertainment industry across multiple mediums.
Craig is related to several individuals in the creative and public spheres. He is the youngest brother of British film producer Richard Gregson and the uncle of American actress Natasha Gregson Wagner. His family connections also include British novelist Julia Gregson, who is his sister-in-law, and Sir Reginald Henson, a British lord mayor of London who was his great-grandfather.
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101 titles- Titans of Destruction: The Evolution of Giant Monster Movies (2021) as Self - (archive footage)
- The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord (2008)
- The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant (2005)
- Second Time Around (2004)
- K Street (2003) as Self
- The Story of Rosy Dock (1995) as Narrator
- Appointment with Death (1988) as Lord Peel
- Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids (1986) as Commodore Travers
- Hot Resort (1985) as Bo Bo
- Robin of Sherwood (1984) as The Earl of Huntingdon
- Turkey Shoot (1982) as Charles Thatcher
- Triangle (1981) as Captain John Anderson
- The Killing of Angel Street (1981) Screenplay
- The Killing of Angel Street (1981) Story
- The Timeless Land (1980) as Stephen Mannion
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Moira
- Shoestring (1979) as Maurice Gilray
- The Danedyke Mystery (1979) as The Reverend Septimus Treloar
- The Atom Spies (1979) as Bruno Pontecorvo
- The Irishman (1978) as Paddy Doolan
- The Professionals (1977) as Guthrie
- The Sullivans (1976) Writer
- The Outsiders (1976) Writer
- The Outsiders (1976) Creator
- For Love (1976) as Alberto Reggiani
- The Fourth Wish (1976) as Dr. Richardson
- The Fourth Wish (1976) Writer
- Ride a Wild Pony (1975) as James Ellison
- Inn of the Damned (1975) as Paul Melford
- Rush (1974) as Chevalier de Vaucluse
- Second Time Around (1974) as Harry
- The Vault of Horror (1973) as Maitland (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")
- Arthur of the Britons (1972)
- The Frighteners (1972) as Bancroft
- A Town Called Bastard (1971) as Paco
- Story of a Girl Alone (1971) as Luis
- The Hotel in Amsterdam (1971)
- The Fourth Victim (1971) as Arthur Anderson
- Father's Help (1971) as Chris
- Father's Help (1971) Writer
- Brotherly Love (1970) as Douglas Dow
- Shadows of Fear (1970)
- Twinky (1970) as Daddy
- The Night of the Assassin (1970) as Colonel Stephen Mallory
- Husbands and Lovers (1970) as Johann Braun
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Alan Williams
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Mark Jones
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Gus
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Owen Prebble
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) Writer
- The Royal Hunt of the Sun (1969) as Estete
- Spoiled (1968) as Richard Howarth
- Star! (1968) as Sir Anthony Spencer
- Nothing's Ever Over (1968) as Him
- A Very Fine Line (1968) as Frank Guess
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Ken
- Half Hour Story (1967) as Him
- Modesty Blaise (1966) as Paul Hagan
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Earl of Warwick
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as James II
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Orgon
- Sandra (1965) as Andrew Dawson
- Life at the Top (1965) as Mark
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Richard Howarth
- Doctor Who (1963) as Commodore
- The Iron Maiden (1963) as Jack Hopkins
- Stolen Hours (1963) as Dr. John Carmody
- Conquered City (1962) as Captain Robert Elliott
- Life for Ruth (1962) as John Harris
- A Pair of Briefs (1962) as Tony Stevens
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Kath Nolan
- Mysterious Island (1961) as Capt. Cyrus Harding
- No, My Darling Daughter (1961) as Thomas Barclay
- Payroll (1961) as Johnny Mellors
- The Angry Silence (1960) as Joe Wallace
- The Angry Silence (1960) Screenplay
- Cone of Silence (1960) as Capt. Hugh Dallas
- Doctor in Love (1960) as Dr. Richard Hare
- Sapphire (1959) as Inspector Phil Learoyd
- Upstairs and Downstairs (1959) as Richard Barry
- Life In Emergency Ward 10 (1959) as Stephen Russell
- The Silent Enemy (1958) as Leading Seaman Knowles
- Sea of Sand (1958) as Cpt Cotton
- Nor the Moon by Night (1958) as Rusty
- Campbell's Kingdom (1957) as Boyd Bladen
- High Tide at Noon (1957) as Nils
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Cliff Morton
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Alex Marshall
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Frank Guess
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Chris
- Armchair Theatre (1956) Writer
- House of Secrets (1956) as Larry Ellis / Steve Chancellor (dec.)
- The Black Tent (1956) as Sheikh Faris
- Yield to the Night (1956) as Jim Lancaster
- Eyewitness (1956) as Jay
- Passage Home (1955) as Burton
- Svengali (1954) as Zou Zou
- The Love Lottery (1954) as Cameraman Assistant (uncredited)
- The Embezzler (1954) as Dr. Forrest
- Malta Story (1953) as British Officer
- The Lady with a Lamp (1951) as Wounded Soldier
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Craig best known for?
Michael Craig is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cursed (2005), The Return (2006), Appointment with Death (1988), Friday the 13th (1980).
When and where was Michael Craig born?
Michael Craig was born on January 27, 1929 in Poona, Maharashtra, British India (now Pune, Maharashtra, India).
How many credits does Michael Craig have?
Michael Craig has accumulated over 101 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2021.
What is Michael Craig's background in cinema and television?
Michael Francis Gregson, known professionally as Michael Craig, is an Indian-born British retired actor and screenwriter. Born on January 27, 1929, in Poona, Maharashtra, British India, which is now Pune, Maharashtra, India, he is known for his work in theatre, film, and television in both the United Kingdom and Austra...
Michael Craig by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Arthur of the Britons (1972) — aged about 43
- Doctor Who (1963) as Commodore — aged about 34
- Shoestring (1979) as Maurice Gilray — aged about 50
- Robin of Sherwood (1984) as The Earl of Huntingdon — aged about 55
- The Professionals (1977) as Guthrie — aged about 48
- The Angry Silence (1960) as Joe Wallace — aged about 31
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