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Theatre, Film, and Television Biographies
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Michael York Biography (1942-)
Full name, Michael York-Johnson (some sources cite Michael Hugh Johnson); born March 27, 1942, in Fulmer, Buckinghamshire, England; son of Joseph Gwynne (a businessman) and Florence Edith (a musician; maiden name, Chown) Johnson; married Patricia McCallum (a photographer), March 27, 1968. Addresses:Agent: Gold, Marshak & Liedke, 3500 West Olive Ave., Suite 1400, Burbank,CA 91505; Paul Kohner, 9300 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 555, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.; Publicist: Lori De Waal & Associates PR, 7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite515, Los Angeles, CA 90028.; Contact: c/o Official International, Michael York Fan Club, 3425 Knox Place, Bronx, NY 10467.
- Nationality
- British
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Actor, producer, writer
- Birth Details
- March 27, 1942
- Fulmer, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Famous Works
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CREDITS
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Film Appearances
- Lucentio, The Taming of the Shrew (also known as La bisbetica domata), Columbia, 1967
- William, Accident, London Independent Producers, 1967
- Tom Wabe, Smashing Time, Paramount, 1967
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Red and Blue, 1967
- Peter, Liefdesbekentenissen, 1967
- Tybalt, Romeo and Juliet (also known as Giulietta e Romeo),Paramount, 1968
- Peter Strange, The Strange Affair, Paramount, 1968
- Guthrum, Alfred the Great, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1969
- Tom Pickle, The Guru, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1969
- Darley, Justine, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1969
- Conrad Ludwig, Something for Everyone (also known as The Rook and Black Flowers for the Bride), National General, 1970
- Geoffrey Richter-Douglas, Zeppelin, Warner Bros., 1971
- Basil, French Leave (also known as Touch and Go,
Darselaa gambe, and La poudre d'escampette), Columbia, 1971
- Brian Roberts, Cabaret, Allied Artists, 1972
- George Conway, Lost Horizon, Columbia, 1973
- Anthony Farrant, England Made Me, Hemdale, 1973
- Count Andrenyi, Murder on the Orient Express, Paramount, 1974
- D'Artagnan, The Three Musketeers (also known as Los tres mosqueteros), Twentieth Century-Fox, 1974
- D'Artagnan, The Four Musketeers (also known as Los cuatro mosqueteros,
The Four Musketeers: Milady's Revenge, and The Revengeof Milady), Twentieth Century-Fox, 1975
- Second Lieutenant Arthur Drake, Conduct Unbecoming, Allied Artists, 1975
- Prince George, Seven Nights in Japan, Paramount, 1976
- Logan 5, Sandman, Logan's Run, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists,1976
- Logan 5, Logan's Run: A Look into the 23rd Century, 1976
- Andrew Braddock, The Island of Dr. Moreau, American InternationalPictures, 1977
- Title role, The Last Remake of Beau Geste, Universal, 1977
- Himself, Fedora, United Artists, 1978
- Himself, Speed Fever (also known as Formula uno, febbre della velocita), 1978
- Lyosha Petrov, Final Assignment (also known as Moscow Chronicle), InterOcean, 1980
- Chris McBride, The White Lions, 1981
- Martin Gray (age forty and Martin's father), For Those I Loved (also known as Au nom de tou les miens), Producteur Associes, 1983
- Charles Carruthers, The Riddle of the Sands, J. Arthur Rank, 1984
- Alex Rodak, Success Is the Best Revenge (also known as Le succes a tout prix), Gaumont, 1984
- John Dawson, The Dawn (also known as L'aube,
A hajnal, and Hashahar), WMF, 1985
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The Human Voice, 1985
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Vengeance, 1986
- Dr. Proper, Lethal Obsession (also known as Der Joker), Vidmark, 1987
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Imbalances, 1987
- Robert Domenici, Phantom of Death (also known as Off Balance,
La casa di via rubens,
Squilibrio, and Un delitto poco comune), Reteitalia, 1988
- Karstens, Killing Blue (also known as Midnight Cop), Vidmark, 1988
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Casablanca Express, 1989
- D'Artagnan, The Return of the Musketeers (also known as El regreso de los mosqueteros and Le retour des mousquetaires), 1989
- Paul Mason, The Wide Sargasso Sea, Fine Line, 1991
- Lawrence St. Claire, Eline Vere, 1991
- Title role, The Wanderer, 1991
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The Prodigal Father, 1991
- Gabor/Raphael Romondy, The Long Shadow, 1992
- Trevor McCabe, Discretion Assured, Monarch Home Video, 1994
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The Shadow of a Kiss, 1994
- Merlin, A Young Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (also known as Arbalete et rock 'n roll), Filmline International/World International Network/Astral, 1995
- Milan Vukovic, Gospa, Penland, 1995
- Basil Exposition, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (also known as Austin Powers), New Line Cinema, 1997
- Senator Bladon, Goodbye America, 1997
- Voice, The Long Way Home, Seventh Art Releasing, 1997
- Voice of Bob Cratchit, A Christmas Carol, 1997
- Simon, The Treat, 1998
- The devil, One Hell of a Guy, 1998
- Alex, Merchants of Venus (also known as A Dirty Little Business), 1998
- Dick, Lovers and Liars (also known as Criminal Desire), 1998
- Hibbing Goodhue, Wrongfully Accused (also known as Leslie Nielsen Ist Sehr Verdaechtig,
Sehr Verdaechtig, and Unter Falschem Verdacht), Warner Bros., 1998
- Ambassador, 54 (also known as Studio 54), Miramax, 1998
- Voice of the king, Le chateau des singes (also known as Kwom und der Koenig der Affen and A Monkey's Tale), Harvey, 1999
- Basil Exposition, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (also known as Austin Powers 2: The Spy Who Shagged Me), Buena Vista, 1999
- Stone Alexander, The Omega Code, 1999
- Title role, Puss in Boots, Plaza, 1999
- Governor Joyce, Borstal Boy, Strand, 2000
- Pterano, The Land before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire, Universal Studios Home Video, 2000
- Stone Alexander, Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 (also known as Megiddo), 2001
- Narrator, In Search of Peace (also known as In Search of Peace--Part One: 1948-1967), Seventh Art Releasing, 2001
- Basil Exposition, Austin Powers in Goldmember, New Line Cinema, 2002
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Film Work
- Coproducer and executive producer, Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 (alsoknown as Megiddo), 2001
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Television Appearances
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Series
- Charles Scott, Knot's Landing, CBS, 1987-1988
- Voice, The Legend of Prince Valiant, syndicated, 1991
- Narrator, Az Emberi kaland (also known as The Human Adventure), 2001
- Admiral Lord Howe, Liberty's Kids, PBS, 2002
- Inspector Russell, Orson Welles' Tales from the Black Museum, 2002
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Miniseries
- John the Baptist, Jesus of Nazareth (also known as Gesu di Nazareth), NBC, 1977
- Evan Michaelian, A Man Called Intrepid, NBC, 1979
- Dieter Kolff, James A. Michener's "Space" (also known as Space), CBS, 1985
- Desmond Jordan, The Secret of the Sahara (also known as Das Geheimnis der Sahara and Il segreto del Sahara), 1988
- Paul DeLancel, Judith Krantz's "Till We Meet Again" (also known asTill We Meet Again), CBS, 1989
- Corporal Erich Berger and Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, The Night of theFox, syndicated, 1990
- Narrator, Gardens of the World with Audrey Hepburn (also known asGardens of the World), 1993
- Hans-Dieter Stromelburg, Fall from Grace (also known as Fortitude), CBS, 1994
- Ilya, La nouvelle tribu, 1996
- Voice of Robert Graves, a friend of Juares, Paul Lintier, Henri Desagneau, and Harold Owen, The Great War (also known as The Great War and the Shaping of the Twentieth Century), PBS, 1996
- Captain Lewis Lawshe, True Women, CBS, 1997
- Voices of Thomas Paine and Alexander Hamilton, Founding Fathers, History Channel, 2002
- D'Artagnan, La femme Musketeer, 2003
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Movies
- Pip, Great Expectations, NBC, 1974
- Benedick, Much Ado about Nothing, 1978
- Robinson, Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday (also known as Vendredi ou la vie sauvage), 1981
- Michael Hartnell, The Phantom of the Opera, CBS, 1983
- Rollo, The Weather in the Streets, 1983
- James Durie, The Master of Ballantrae, CBS, 1984
- Jason Drake, Dark Mansions, ABC, 1986
- Robert, Sword of Gideon, HBO, 1986
- Carl Zlinter, The Far Country (also known as Nevil Shute's TheFar Country), Seven Network [Australia], 1987
- King Charles II, The Lady and the Highway Man (also known as Dangerous Love), CBS, 1988
- Franz Stampfl, The Four Minute Mile, 1988
- Paul Grumbach, Rochade, 1991
- Gervase Warlingham, Duel of Hearts (also known as Duel of Love), TNT, 1992
- Voice of Murdstone, Charles Dickens' "David Copperfield" (also known as David Copperfield's Christmas), NBC, 1993
- Richard Stewart, TekLab (also known as Action Pack and TekWar: TekLab), syndicated, 1994
- Paul Johnson, Not of This Earth, Showtime, 1995
- Commander Winter, Dark Planet (also known as L'enigme d'un jour and L'ombra abitata), Sci-Fi Channel, 1996
- Walmar von Gotthard, The Ring (also known as Danielle Steel's "The Ring"), NBC, 1996
- Edmund, September (also known as Rosamunde Pilcher's September), Showtime, 1996
- Sir Charles Warren, The Ripper, Starz!, 1997
- Ilya, Un coup de baguette magique, 1997
- Dr. Calvin Lawrence, Perfect Little Angels, Fox Family, 1998
- King Arthur, A Knight in Camelot, ABC, 1998
- Reverend Hopewell, Glory, Glory, 1998
- Professor Ambrose, The Haunting of Hell House (also known as The Ghostly Rental and Henry James' The Haunting of Hell House), Cinemax, 1999
- Voice of Alexander Hamilton, Founding Brothers, History Channel, 2002
- Voice of the Core, 2004: A Light Knight's Odyssey, 2003
- Also appeared in Rebel in the Grave and True Patriot.
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Episodic
- "We've Got Each Other," Gidget, ABC, 1966
- Cupta, "The Night of the Golden Cobra," Wild, Wild West, CBS, 1966
- Young Jolyon "Jolly" Forsyte, "The Challenge," The Forsyte Saga, PBS, 1969
- Voice, "Beauty and the Beast," CBS Library: Misunderstood Monsters, CBS, 1981
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Twilight Theatre, 1982
- "Samuel Howe," An American Portrait, CBS, 1985
- Title role, "Ponce de Leon and the Search for the Fountain of Youth," Shelley Duvall's Tall Tales and Legends, Showtime, 1987
- Robert, "The Heat of the Day" (also known as "The Hunt for 30 Million Treasures," "In Search of Nazi Treasures," and "Treasures of the Third Reich"),Masterpiece Theatre, PBS, 1988
- "Wetten, dass ... ? aus Duisburg," Wetten, dass ... , 1988
- Ezekiel Crane, "Sea Ghost," Road to Avonlea, The Disney Channel, 1990
- Ezekiel Crane, "All That Glitters," Road to Avonlea, The Disney Channel, 1990
- Narrator, "Secrets of the Golden River" (also known as "The Rio Negro" and "White Sand, Black Water"), ABC's World of Discovery, ABC, 1992
- Voice of Count Vertigo, "Off Balance," The Adventures of Batman and Robin (animated; also known as Batman: The Animated Series), Fox, 1992
- Voice of the King, "The Magic Paintbrush," McDonald's Family Theatre, CBS, 1993
- Voice of Dr. Montague Kane, "Zatanna," The Adventures of Batman and Robin (animated; also known as Batman: The Animated Series), Fox, 1993
- Voice of Harry Herp, "Cold Feet," The Magic School Bus, 1995
- Leland Banks, "Woman Jokes While Husband Croaks!," The Naked Truth, ABC, 1995
- President Alexander Bourne, "Brave New World," SeaQuest DSV, NBC,1995
- President Alexander Bourne, "Spindrift," SeaQuest DSV, NBC, 1995
- David "Arthur" McIntyre, "A Late Delivery from Avalon," Babylon 5,1996
- President Alexander Bourne, "Brainlock," SeaQuest DSV, NBC, 1996
- Voice of Kanto, "Tools of the Trade," Superman, The WB, 1996
- Narrator, "F. Scott Fitzgerald," "Dirk Bogarde," and "Ken Russell," Sex and the Silver Screen, Showtime, 1996
- Dr. Cargas, "This Slide of Paradise," Sliders, Fox, 1997
- Herr Friederich Von Huber/collector, "The Collector," Dead Man's Gun, Showtime, 1998
- Colin Rhome, "Daddy Dearest," The Lot, AMC, 2001
- Colin Rhome, "Stiffed," The Lot, AMC, 2001
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Esti showder, 2001
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Praise the Lord, TBN, 2001
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Behind the Scenes with TBN Founder Paul Crouch, 2002
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The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn, CBS, 2002
- "Chet's Shirt," Curb Your Enthusiasm, HBO, 2002
- "The Corpse-Sniffing Dog," Curb Your Enthusiasm, HBO, 2002
- "The Nanny," Curb Your Enthusiasm, HBO, 2002
- "The Grand Opening," Curb Your Enthusiasm, HBO, 2002
- "Secrets," Presidio Med, 2002
- Also appeared as voice, The Legend of Prince Valiant (animated); voice of Androcles, Adventures from the Book of Virtues (animated), PBS.
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Specials
- Ringmaster, Circus of the Stars, CBS, 1977
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Parade of Stars, ABC, 1983
- Chet Gordon, "Are You My Mother?," ABC Afterschool Specials, ABC,1986
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All-Star Party for Joan Collins, CBS, 1987
- Host and commentator, The Theban Plays, PBS, 1988
- Host, The Hunt for Stolen War Treasures ... Live, syndicated, 1989
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The 6th Annual Television Academy Hall of Fame, Fox, 1990
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In a New Light, ABC, 1992
- Narrator, Secrets of the Golden River (documentary), ABC, 1992
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Tracey Ullman Takes on New York, HBO, 1993
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The American Film Institute Salute to Elizabeth Taylor, ABC, 1993
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D-Day Remembered: A Musical Tribute from the QE2, PBS, 1994
- Voice of King Sarastro, "The Magic Flute," ABC Weekend Specials, ABC, 1994
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Canned Ham: Spyography--Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Comedy Central, 1997
- Cohost, Ira Gershwin at 100: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall, PBS,1997
- Interviewee, Raquel Welch, Arts and Entertainment, 1999
- Narrator, Intimate Portrait: Cheryl Todd, Lifetime, 1999
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Stage Appearances
- Sergius, Arms and the Man, Dundee Repertory Theatre, Dundee, Scotland, 1964
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Much Ado about Nothing, National Theatre Company, London, 1965
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Any Just Cause, 1967
- Title role, Hamlet, Thorndike Theatre, Leatherhead, England, 1970
- Felice, Outcry, Lyceum Theatre, New York City, 1973
- Twin, Ring 'round the Moon, Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles, 1975
- Max, Bent, New Apollo Theatre, New York City, 1979
- Toni, The Little Prince and the Aviator, Alvin Theatre, New York City, 1982
- Lou Tellegen, Parade of Stars Playing the Palace, Palace Theatre,New York City, 1983
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Whisper in the Mind, 1990
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The Crucible, New York City production, 1992
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Someone Who'll Watch over Me, New York City production, 1993
- Cohost, Ira Gershwin at 100: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall, Theatre at Carnegie Hall, New York City, 1997
- Performed with National Theatre Company, London, 1965-66.
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Major Tours
- Title role, Cyrano de Bergerac, U.S. cities, 1981
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Radio Appearances
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The Dark Tower, 1977
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A Matter of Honor, 1986
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Babbitt, 1987
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The Crucible, 1988
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Are You Now, Viz, 1989
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RECORDINGS
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Albums
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Mere Christianity, 1982
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Anna Karenina, 1985
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Don Quixote, 1986
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The King Must Die, 1988
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British Rock: The First Wave, 1989
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Utz, 1989
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The Modigliani Scandal, 1989
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The Mummy, 1989
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Candide, 1989
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The Vampire Lestat, 1989
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The Berlin Stories, 1990
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The Remains of the Day, 1990
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City of Joy, 1991
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Memories, Dreams, and Reflections, 1991
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Beyond Love, 1991
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Music Videos
- Appeared in "Beautiful Stranger" by Madonna.
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Video Games
- J. Saint Gideon, Tex Murphy: Overseer (also known as Overseer), Access Software, 1998
- Instructor, Die by the Sword, 1998
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Taped Readings
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Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, Symphony 1, Meditation of Orpheus, Fantasy on Japanese Woodprints, 1995
- "The Hunting of the Snark," Enchanted Tales, 1996
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis, 2000
- (With others) The Classic Continental Traveler's Companion, 2001
- Also appeared on The Chronicles of Narnia Audio Collection, HarperChildren's Audio.
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WRITINGS
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Books
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The Travelling Player (autobiography), 1981, published as Accidentally on Purpose, 1993
- (With Adrian Brine) A Shakespearean Actor Prepares, 2001
- Work represented in anthologies, including The Courage of Conviction, 1985, and Voices of Survival, 1991.
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
Periodicals
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OK!, August 21, 2002, pp. 136-38
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