Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
June 19, 1939
Place of Birth:
London, England, UK
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Michael Standing
Biography
Michael Standing is a British film and television actor and writer, best known for his role in the feature film _The Italian Job_ and the infamous scene in which Michael Caine tells him "You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!" He also starred in both versions of _Up The Junction_ (TV play and film) albeit as different characters, and _Poor Cow_. His last role was in the 1990 movie _Aftershock_. As a writer, Standing penned a 1967 Wednesday Play entitled _Another Day, Another Dollar_ and episodes of _Marked Personal_ in 1973-74. He emigrated to America and married Sherri Spillane, ex-wife of novelist Mickey Spillane.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Aftershock | Gruber |
| 1972 | Made | Young Man on Train |
| 1971 | The Loving Lesson | Jack |
| 1969 | The Italian Job | Arthur |
| 1968 | Up the Junction | John |
| 1967 | Another Day, Another Dollar | Les |
| 1967 | The Violent Enemy | Fletcher |
| 1967 | Poor Cow | Young Man in Field |
| 1965 | Up the Junction | Terry |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Life of Shakespeare | Man in street |
| 1973 | The Tomorrow People | Ginge |
| 1970 | Ace of Wands | |
| 1968 | The Champions | Frank Edwards |
| 1965 | Gideon's Way | Ches Kelly |
| 1962 | The Saint | Barlow |