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Michael Turner

Acting Born Jul 19, 1921 Tabankulu, East Province, South Africa 24 credits

Biography

Michael Turner works in acting. Born July 19, 1921 in Tabankulu, East Province, South Africa. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Nicholas Lyndhurst 2 shared titles

Derek Jacobi 2 shared titles

Joely Richardson 1 shared title

Sean Bean 1 shared title

James Wilby 1 shared title

Shirley Anne Field 1 shared title

Melanie Hughes 1 shared title

David Sterne 1 shared title

Hetty Baynes 1 shared title

Ken Russell 1 shared title

Career timeline

1994

Pie in the Sky

1993

Lady Chatterley

1987

Cry Freedom

1986

Mr PyeMr. Pye

1980

To Serve Them All My DaysA Question of Guilt

1978

StrangersGoing Straight

1976

The New Avengers

1973

Centre Play

1972

Crown CourtCrown CourtVan der ValkNew Scotland YardNew Scotland Yard

1971

The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesJustice

1969

The Main Chance

1965

Public EyeOthello

1962

Crosstrap

1961

The Avengers

Full Filmography

24 titles

The Avengers (1961) as Crayford
Crown Court (1972) as Chief Inspector Crane
Crown Court (1972) as Major James Fowkes
Lady Chatterley (1993) as Rector Ashby
Pie in the Sky (1994) as Jimmy Jacob
Van der Valk (1972) as Dr. Smeding
The Main Chance (1969) as Dr. Fenway
Public Eye (1965) as Graham
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The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Inspector Andersen
The New Avengers (1976) as Dr. George Culver
Justice (1971) as County Court Judge
Centre Play (1973) as British Diplomat
Strangers (1978) as Insp Veveers
New Scotland Yard (1972) as DCS Tom Clay
New Scotland Yard (1972) as CS Petersen
Villains (1972) as Mr Lillicoe
Going Straight (1978) as Mr. Scotcher
Cry Freedom (1987) as Judge Boshoff
To Serve Them All My Days (1980) as Brigadier Cooper
A Question of Guilt (1980) as Dr Parsons
Mr Pye (1986) as Mr Porter
Othello (1965) as Gratiano
Mr. Pye (1986) as Mr. Porter
Crosstrap (1962) as Hoagy

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Michael Turner is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Avengers (1961), Crown Court (1972), Crown Court (1972), Lady Chatterley (1993).

When and where was Michael Turner born?

Michael Turner was born on July 19, 1921 in Tabankulu, East Province, South Africa.

How many credits does Michael Turner have?

Michael Turner has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 1994.

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

Michael Pierce Turner (19 July 1921 — 14 July 2012) was a South African character actor, known for Cry Freedom (1987), Cranford (1972), and The Black Arrow (1951).

Michael Turner by the numbers

24credits

4films

20TV series

1961–1994active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Pie in the Sky (1994) as Jimmy Jacob — aged about 72
The Main Chance (1969) as Dr. Fenway — aged about 47
Public Eye (1965) as Graham — aged about 43
To Serve Them All My Days (1980) as Brigadier Cooper — aged about 58
The Avengers (1961) as Crayford — aged about 39
Going Straight (1978) as Mr. Scotcher — aged about 56

Full filmography (24) Born on July 19

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