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Michael Balfour

Actor
Born February 11, 1918Died October 24, 1997 (79 years)
Michael Creighton Balfour was an English actor, working mainly in British films and TV, following his TV debut in the BBC's The Marvellous History of St Bernard, in 1938. He was a recognisable face, often in small character parts and supporting roles, in nearly two hundred films and TV shows, from the 1940s to the 1990s, often playing comical heavies or otherwise shady characters notable for their "loud" clothes, sometimes convincingly cast as an American.
Movies & Shows on Plex
  • The Prisoner (1967)
  • Quatermass 2
  • The Oblong Box
  • The Holcroft Covenant
  • Genevieve
  • The Flesh and the Fiends
  • Danger Man
  • A Stitch in Time
  • Sleeping Car to Trieste
  • White Fire
Known For
  • Fahrenheit 451
  • Fiend Without a Face
  • Genevieve
  • The Hidden Room
  • ITV Saturday Night Theatre
  • White Fire
  • Breakaway
  • Murder on Approval
  • The Assassin
  • Break to Freedom
  • The Delavine Affair
  • Meet Mr. Callaghan
  • The Quiet Woman
  • Johnny on the Run
  • Pit of Darkness
  • 13 East Street
  • The Diamond Wizard
  • Surprise Package
  • The Monster of Highgate Ponds
  • Impulse
  • Delayed Action
  • River Beat
  • Echo of Diana

Filmography

1991
Revenge of Billy the Kid · as Gyles Macdonald
1990
The Krays · as Referee
1989
Batman · as Scientist
1987
Casanova · as Jailer
1985
1985
Dempsey and Makepeace (TV Series) · as Jim Kelly
1982
Tom, Dick and Harriet (TV Series) · as Bert
1980
Brendon Chase (TV Series) · as Rumbold
1979
Kelly Monteith (TV Series) · as Cast
1979
1978
The Nativity · as Cast
1977
Candleshoe · as Mr. Mccress
1977
Odd Man Out (1977) (TV Series) · as Fisherman
1977
Come Play with Me · as Nosher
1977
The Stick Up · as Sam
1977
Joseph Andrews · as Ruffian
1976
The Copter Kids · as Benny Baker
1975
Angels (TV Series) · as Bob Rawlings
1975
Kim & Co. (TV Series) · as Print Worker
1972
Wreck Raisers · as Mr. Trevor
1972
Madigan (TV Series) · as Joey Chapman
1972
The Canterbury Tales · as The Carpenter
1972
All Coppers Are... · as Heart Attack Victim (uncredited)
1972
New Scotland Yard (TV Series) · as Fred Larch
1971
Macbeth · as First Murderer
1971
The Onedin Line (TV Series) · as Bartholomew
1971
The Persuaders! (TV Series) · as Donkey Cart Driver
1970
1970
Moon · as Cafe Owner
1970
The Adventurers · as Detective
1969
The Flaxton Boys (TV Series) · as Seamus
1969
1969
Pickwick · as Roker
1969
Hoverbug · as Mr. Gutteridge
1969
The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder (TV Series) · as Albert
1969
Department S (TV Series) · as Eccles
1969
ITV Saturday Night Theatre (TV Series) · as Tom Meatyard
1968
The Fixer · as Boatman
1968
The Ugliest Girl in Town (TV Series) · as Allen - Publicity Man
1968
Cold Comfort Farm (TV Series) · as Earl P Neck
1967
The Prisoner (1967) (TV Series) · as Will
1966
Press for Time · as Sewerman
1966
Fahrenheit 451 · as Book Person: Machiavelli's 'the Prince' (uncredited)
1966
Where the Bullets Fly · as Salvation Army Bandleader
1966
The Sandwich Man · as Workman
1966
Kaleidoscope · as Poker Player
1965
Strangler's Web · as John Vichelski
1964
Horizon (TV Series) · as Magic Lantern Showman
1964
1964
The Sicilians · as Stage Door Keeper
1963
A Stitch in Time · as Workman With Mallet
1963
Love Story (1963) (TV Series) · as Kravitz
1963
Echo of Diana · as Newsagent
1963
The Rescue Squad · as Barrow-Boy
1962
The Fast Lady · as Bandit
1962
Design for Loving · as Bernie
1962
Steptoe and Son (TV Series) · as Charlie Miller
1962
Z Cars (TV Series) · as Mervyn Ritchie
1962
1961
Comedy Playhouse (TV Series) · as Cyril - Bus Driver
1961
Pit of Darkness · as Fisher
1961
1961
1961
The Hellfire Club · as John - Juggler
1961
The Avengers (TV Series) · as Tom
1960
The Cheaters (1960-62) (TV Series) · as Freddy
1960
Citizen James (TV Series) · as Cast
1960
Surprise Package · as Oscar
1960
Here's Harry (TV Series) · as Coalman
1960
Danger Man (TV Series) · as Gaston
1960
Playgirl After Dark · as Tourist Guide
1960
Make Mine Mink · as Rowson's Butler
1960
1960
Sink the Bismarck! · as Able Seaman - Lookout On 'suffolk' (uncredited)
1960
1960
Man from Interpol (TV Series) · as Barney
1959
Look Back in Anger · as Picky Shopper (uncredited)
1959
Interpol Calling (TV Series) · as Russ
1959
The Edgar Wallace Mysteries (TV Series) · as John Vichelski
1958
The Larkins (TV Series) · as Sharkey
1958
Dial 999 (TV Series) · as Allen
1958
Fiend Without a Face · as Sgt. Kasper
1957
1957
The Steel Bayonet · as Pte. Thomas
1957
The New Adventures of Charlie Chan (TV Series) · as Bert Conway
1957
1957
Hour of Decision · as Barman
1956
The Big Money · as 'wilberforce'
1956
Reach for the Sky · as Orderly
1956
Breakaway · as Barney
1956
Armchair Theatre (TV Series) · as Mr. Bollanger
1956
1955
Gentlemen Marry Brunettes · as Stage Doorman
1955
ITV Play of the Week (TV Series) · as Bugsie
1955
1955
Dixon of Dock Green (TV Series) · as Nicky Medwin
1955
Murder on Approval · as Barney Wilson
1955
Track the Man Down · as Ahmed
1955
One Good Turn · as Boxing Booth Spectator
1955
The Gilded Cage · as Usaf Staff
1955
1955
It's a Great Day! · as Charlie Mead's Mate
1954
1954
The Vise (TV Series) · as Barney O'keefe
1954
Delayed Action · as Honey
1954
1954
Meet Mr. Callaghan · as Coffee Stallkeeper
1954
The Scarlet Web · as Barman
1954
The Diamond Wizard · as Hoxie
1954
River Beat · as Adams
1954
Impulse · as Uncredited
1953
Small Town Story · as Turner, Nick Hammond's Assistant
1953
White Fire · as Carter, Boxing Fan
1953
Escape by Night · as Bearded Reporter
1953
Break to Freedom · as Hank
1953
Love in Pawn · as Alaric
1953
Paratrooper · as American Sergeant
1953
Norman Conquest · as Ted Birston
1953
Recoil · as Parkes
1953
The Captain's Paradise · as 2nd Customs Official
1953
1953
The Steel Key · as 'the Mae Mccleod' Captain
1953
Genevieve · as Trumpeter (uncredited)
1953
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Presents (TV Series) · as Finch
1952
Moulin Rouge · as Dodo (uncredited)
1952
Mr. Potts Goes to Moscow · as Jersey Sailor
1952
The Assassin · as Moretto
1952
13 East Street · as Joey Long
1951
A Case for PC 49 · as Chubby Price
1951
The Quiet Woman · as Lefty Brown
1950
Prelude to Fame · as Lucio
1950
Cage of Gold · as American Soldier
1950
Blackout · as Tom
1950
1950
Sunday Night Theatre (TV Series) · as Bugsie
1949
I Was a Male War Bride · as Male Billet Sergeant (uncredited)
1949
Helter Skelter · as Barman
1949
The Hidden Room · as American Sailor Promoting Book
1949
Don't Ever Leave Me · as Jim Kennedy
1949
Melody Club · as Max
1949
Stop Press Girl · as Crook (uncredited)
1948
1948
The Hideout · as Frankie
1948
Woman Hater · as Reporter (uncredited)
1948
1948
1948

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