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Michael Tarn

Known For
Acting
Born
December 18, 1951
Active Years
1971–1999 (29 Years)
Total Credits
7 credits in database
Acting Born Dec 18, 1951 7 credits
7
Total Credits
1971–1999
29 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Michael Tarn (Acting).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
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Name: Michael Tarn.
Profession: British actor (film and television).
Birth Dates:
Dec 18, 1951 (TMDB, Source 4)
Dec 18, 1953 (Wikipedia, Source 5)
Dec 17, 1951 (IMDb, Source 3)
Best known for: Playing Pete in Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange (1971).
Note on A Clockwork Orange: He was the only actor in the gang who was a true teenager (16–17 years old) at the time of production, while the others were in their mid- to late 20s.
Other Film Credits:
Made (1972) directed by John Mackenzie.
It's A Lovely Day Tomorrow directed by John Goldschmidt (lead role).
Zigger Zagger (1975) directed by Ron Smedley (name role).
Marked Personal (1973) (IMDb).
TV Credits:
Where There's Brass for Yorkshire Television.
Draft 1: Michael Tarn is a British film and television actor. He is best known for his role as Pete in Stanley Kubrick's film A Clockwork Orange (1971). During the production of A Clockwork Orange, Tarn was the only actor in the gang who was a true teenager, aged 16 to 17, while the

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Michael Tarn (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Plain text, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Name: Michael Tarn.
Nationality: British.
Profession: Actor (film and television).
Birth Date: Sources vary (Dec 18, 1951 [1, 4]; Dec 18, 1953 [2, 5]; Dec 17, 1951 [3]). Note: As an archivist, I should be careful with conflicting dates, but the prompt asks for a career overview. I will focus on the career aspects.
Key Role: Pete in Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange (1971).
Fact about A Clockwork Orange: He was the only actor in the gang who was a true teenager (16–17 years old) at the time of production, while the others were in their mid- to late 20s.
Other Films:
Made (1972), directed by John Mackenzie.
It's A Lovely Day Tomorrow, directed by John Goldschmidt (lead role).
Zigger Zagger (1975), directed by Ron Smedley (name role).
Marked Personal (1973) [Source 3].
TV:
Guest appearances in a succession of TV series.
Where There's Brass for Yorkshire Television.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and A Clockwork Orange.
Michael Tarn is a British film and television actor. He is best known for his role as Pete in Stanley Kubrick's 1971 film A Clockwork Orange. During the production of A Clockwork Orange, Tarn was the only member of the gang who was a true teenager, aged 16 to 17 years old, while the other actors were in their mid- to late 20s.
Paragraph 2: Subsequent Film and TV Work.
Following his work in A Clockwork Orange, Tarn appeared in the 1972 film Made, directed by John Mackenzie. His film credits also include a lead role in It's A Lovely Day Tomorrow, directed by John Goldschmidt, and a name role in Zigger Zagger, directed by Ron Smedley. He is also known for his work in Marked Personal in 1973. In television, Tarn made guest appearances in a succession of series and was cast in Where There's Brass for Yorkshire Television.
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"Michael Tarn is a British film and television actor. He is best known for his role as Pete in Stanley Kubrick's 1971 film A Clockwork Orange. During the production of A Clockwork Orange, Tarn was the only member of the gang who was a true teenager, aged 16 to 17 years old, while the other actors were in their mid- to late 20s.

Following his work in A Clockwork Orange, Tarn appeared in the 1972 film Made, directed by John Mackenzie. His film credits also include a lead role in It's A Lovely Day Tomorrow, directed by John Goldschmidt, and a name role in Zigger Zagger, directed by Ron Smedley. He is also known for his work in Marked Personal in 1973. In television, Tarn made guest appearances in a succession of series and was cast in Where There's Brass for Yorkshire Television

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Stanley and Us
Thundercloud
The SweeneyIt's a Lovely Day TomorrowChildren of the Sun
Made
A Clockwork Orange

Full Filmography

7 titles
  • Stanley and Us (1999) as Self
  • Thundercloud (1979) as Logistics Specialist Hodge
  • The Sweeney (1975) as Charlie Pearce
  • It's a Lovely Day Tomorrow (1975) as Michael Ellis
  • Children of the Sun (1975) as Mark
  • Made (1972) as Charlie
  • A Clockwork Orange (1971) as Pete

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Michael Tarn best known for?

Michael Tarn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Pardes (1997), Murder Ahoy (1964), A Clockwork Orange (1971).

When and where was Michael Tarn born?

Michael Tarn was born on December 18, 1951.

How many credits does Michael Tarn have?

Michael Tarn has accumulated over 7 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 1999.

What is Michael Tarn's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Michael Tarn (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.). Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text. Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, ...

Michael Tarn by the numbers

7credits
5films
2TV series
1971–1999active years

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