Known for movies
Short Info
Died | November 20, 2015, Hampstead, United Kingdom |
Spouse | Jeanette Sterke |
Fact | The Keith Michell Theatre in Port Pirie, South Australia, was named after him, as he grew up in the area. |
Keith Michell was born in Adelaide, South Australia, on the 24th of December, 1926. His parents were both of English descent; his father, Albert, was an accountant, and his mother, Edith (née Pearce), was a dressmaker. He had two younger sisters, Joan and Jean.
Michell was educated at St Peter’s College, Adelaide, and then at the University of Adelaide, where he studied architecture. However, he did not complete his studies, instead opting to pursue a career in acting.
He made his professional debut in 1947, appearing in a production of “Twelfth Night” at the Adelaide Arts Theatre. He then moved to England, where he appeared in a number of stage productions, including “The Importance of Being Earnest” (1952) and “The Mousetrap” (1952).
In 1953, he made his film debut in “The Cruel Sea”. He went on to appear in a number of British films, including “The Battle of the River Plate” (1956), “The Prince and the Showgirl” (1957), and “The Devil’s Disciple” (1959).
In 1960, Michell moved to the United States, where he appeared in the film “The Sundowners” (1960). He also appeared in the television series “The DuPont Show with June Allyson” (1960-1961).
In 1962, Michell returned to England, where he appeared in the film “The Chalk Garden”. He also appeared in the television series “Doctor Who” (1963-1966), “The Avengers” (1966-1967), and “The Saint” (1967-1969).
In 1970, Michell appeared in the film “Patton”. He also appeared in the television series “Upstairs, Downstairs” (1971-1975), “Rumpole of the Bailey” (1978-1992), and “Lovejoy” (1986-1994).
Michell’s last film appearance was in the 2001 film “Enigma”. He died on the 20th of November, 2015, at the age of 88.
Michell was married three times: first to actress Jeanette Sterke from 1951 to 1957; then to actress Elizabeth Harris from 1962 to 1982; and finally to actress Daphne Anderson from 1988 until his death. He had four children: two with Sterke, one with Harris, and one with Anderson.
General Info
Full Name | Keith Michell |
Died | November 20, 2015, Hampstead, United Kingdom |
Height | 1.88 m |
Profession | Actor, Writer, Painter, Illustrator |
Nationality | Australian |
Family
Spouse | Jeanette Sterke |
Children | Helena Michell, Paul Michell |
Accomplishments
Awards | British Academy Television Award for Best Actor, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Single Performance By An Actor In A Leading Role |
Nominations | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles, Australian Film Institute Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series |
Movies | Henry VIII and His Six Wives, Dangerous Exile, Seven Seas to Calais, The Deceivers, All Night Long, Prudence and the Pill, The Hellfire Club, The Story of Jacob and Joseph, The Executioner, Grendel Grendel Grendel, The Story of David, The Tenth Month, Memorial Day, Cross Creek, House of Cards, The D... |
TV Shows | The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Captain James Cook, My Brother Tom, The Story of David, The Prince and the Pauper |
Social profile links
Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | Played "Henry VIII" in four separate productions, the most famous is the 1970 miniseries The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970). |
2 | He has a son, Paul Michell, and a daughter, Helena Michell. |
3 | Was considered for the role of "Captain Von Trapp" in The Sound of Music (1965). |
4 | The Keith Michell Theatre in Port Pirie, South Australia, was named after him, as he grew up in the area. |
Movies
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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'Wiltons' - The Handsomest Hall in Town | 1970 | TV Movie | George Leybourne |
The Executioner | 1970 | Adam Booth | |
The Six Wives of Henry VIII | 1970 | TV Mini-Series | Henry VIII |
BBC Play of the Month | 1968-1969 | TV Series | Sir Robert Chiltern Caliban |
House of Cards | 1968 | Général Sébastien Henri René de Villemont / Dr Morillon | |
Prudence and the Pill | 1968 | Dr. Alan Huart | |
Thirty-Minute Theatre | 1968 | TV Series | Geoffrey |
Love Story | 1967 | TV Series | Billy Hughes |
ITV Play of the Week | 1959-1967 | TV Series | Mike Granville Prince Hector Gaston |
Soldier in Love | 1967 | TV Movie | John Churchill |
Theatre 625 | 1967 | TV Series | Kain |
Robert and Elizabeth | 1965 | TV Movie | Robert Browning |
This Is It! | 1964 | TV Movie | |
Festival | 1964 | TV Series | Frederic / Hugo |
The Spread of the Eagle | 1963 | TV Mini-Series | Mark Antony |
BBC Sunday-Night Play | 1962-1963 | TV Mini-Series | Gabriel Cordiner / Captain Ronald Dancy, D.S.O. |
Seven Seas to Calais | 1962 | Malcolm Marsh | |
Wuthering Heights | 1962 | TV Movie | Heathcliff |
All Night Long | 1962 | Cass Michaels | |
Drama Into Opera: Oedipus Rex | 1961 | TV Movie | Oedipus (in play "Oedipus Rex") |
The Hellfire Club | 1961 | Jason Caldwell | |
Dow Hour of Great Mysteries | 1960 | TV Series | Baron Von Ragastein / Sir Edward Dominey |
Armchair Theatre | 1960 | TV Series | Paul de Lussac |
The Gypsy and the Gentleman | 1958 | Sir Paul Deverill | |
Dangerous Exile | 1957 | Colonel St. Gerard | |
True as a Turtle | 1957 | Harry Bell | |
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre | 1956 | TV Series | Crown Prince Rudolf Prof. Henry Higgins |
Act of Violence | 1956 | TV Movie | The Man |
The Merry Wives of Windsor | 1955 | TV Movie | Master Ford |
The Black Arrow | 1951 | TV Series | Ellis Duckworth |
Love/Loss | 2010 | Joe | |
The Prince and the Pauper | 1996 | TV Mini-Series | King Henry VIII |
Murder, She Wrote | 1988-1993 | TV Series | Dennis Stanton |
The Deceivers | 1988 | Colonel Wilson | |
Captain James Cook | 1988 | TV Mini-Series | Cook |
My Brother Tom | 1986 | TV Mini-Series | Edward Quayle |
The Miracle | 1985 | TV Movie | |
Memorial Day | 1983 | TV Movie | Marsh |
Ruddigore | 1982 | TV Movie | Robin Oakapple Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd |
The Gondoliers | 1982 | TV Movie | Don Alhambra del Bolero |
The Pirates of Penzance | 1982 | TV Movie | Maj. Gen. Stanley |
Grendel Grendel Grendel | 1981 | The Shaper (voice) | |
The Day Christ Died | 1980 | TV Movie | Pontius Pilate |
The Tenth Month | 1979 | TV Movie | Matthew Poole |
Julius Caesar | 1979 | TV Movie | Marc Antony |
The Story of David | 1976 | TV Movie | Older David |
Moments | 1974 | Peter Samuelson | |
Late Night Theatre | 1974 | TV Series | Robert Browning |
The Story of Jacob and Joseph | 1974 | TV Movie | Jacob |
Henry VIII and His Six Wives | 1972 | King Henry VIII | |
Elizabeth R | 1971 | TV Mini-Series | Henry VIII |
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Ruddigore | 1982 | TV Movie performer: "My Eyes Are Fully Open" | |
Top of the Pops | 1980 | TV Series performer - 2 episodes |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Rod Taylor: Pulling No Punches | 2016 | Documentary | Himself |
Nature | 2011 | TV Series documentary | George Adamson |
Top of the Pops 2 | 2002 | TV Series | Himself |
The Tales of Helpmann | 1990 | Documentary | Himself |
The Making of 'The Pirates of Penzance' | 1982 | Video documentary short | Himself |
Night of One Hundred Stars | 1980 | TV Movie | Himself |
Top of the Pops | 1971-1980 | TV Series | Himself |
The 17th Annual TV Week Logie Awards | 1975 | TV Special | Himself |
Nana Mouskouri | 1973 | TV Series | Himself |
The Julie Andrews Hour | 1972 | TV Series | Himself |
BBC Show of the Week | 1972 | TV Series | Himself |
Film '72 | 1972 | TV Series | Himself |
This Is Your Life | 1971-1972 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
The Morecambe & Wise Show | 1971 | TV Series | Himself |
Stars on Sunday | 1971 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
The David Frost Show | 1971 | TV Series | Himself |
Presenting Keith Michell | 1971 | TV Movie | Himself |
The Merv Griffin Show | 1971 | TV Series | Himself |
Mantovani and His Concert Orchestra | 1970 | TV Series | Himself |
The Australian Londoners | 1965 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
The Eamonn Andrews Show | 1965 | TV Series | Himself |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Brontes at the BBC | 2016 | TV Movie documentary | Heathcliff |
Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1 | 1999 | TV Movie documentary | Himself (uncredited) |
The Story of English | 1986 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Marc Antony |
Awards
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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1974 | Evening Standard British Film Award | Evening Standard British Film Awards | Best Actor | Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972) |
1972 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970) |
1971 | BAFTA TV Award | BAFTA Awards | Best Actor | The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970) |
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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1972 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series | The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970) |
1958 | BAFTA Film Award | BAFTA Awards | Most Promising Newcomer to Film | True as a Turtle (1957) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia