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Michael Byrne

Bio: Byrne was born in London, England. He has sometimes been cast in Nazimilitary roles such as Colonel Vogel in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Major Schroeder in Force 10 from Navarone, Reinhard Beck in The Scarlet and the Black, General Olbricht in The Plot to Kill Hitler and Obergruppenführer Odilo Globocnik in the BBC radio dramatisation of the novel Fatherland by Robert Harris
Born: Sun, Nov 07 1943
Birthplace: London, England, UK
Michael Byrne is 81 years old
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Poster of The Gold Machine
The Gold Machine
Michael Byrne was
78 in The Gold Machine
as 'Andrew Norton'.
Fri, Sep 02 2022
Poster of Alien Overlords
Alien Overlords
Michael Byrne was
75 in Alien Overlords
as 'Michael'.
Wed, Nov 14 2018
Poster of Intrigo: Death of an Author
Intrigo: Death of an Author
Michael Byrne was
74 in Intrigo: Death of an Author
as 'Keller'.
Thu, Oct 11 2018
Poster of The Last Witness
The Last Witness
Michael Byrne was
74 in The Last Witness
as 'Coroner'.
Fri, May 11 2018
Poster of Harry Price: Ghost Hunter
Harry Price: Ghost Hunter
Michael Byrne was
72 in Harry Price: Ghost Hunter
as 'Sir Charles Harwood'.
Sun, Dec 27 2015
Poster of Mortdecai
Mortdecai
Michael Byrne was
71 in Mortdecai
as 'The Duke'.
Wed, Jan 21 2015
Poster of The First Line
The First Line
Michael Byrne was
71 in The First Line
as 'Richard'.
Thu, Nov 27 2014
Poster of Diana
Diana
Michael Byrne was
69 in Diana
as 'Christiaan Barnard'.
Thu, Sep 19 2013
Poster of Quartet
Quartet
Michael Byrne was
69 in Quartet
as 'Frank White'.
Wed, Dec 26 2012
Poster of Outpost: Black Sun
Outpost: Black Sun
Michael Byrne was
68 in Outpost: Black Sun
as 'Neurath'.
Wed, Apr 25 2012
Poster of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Michael Byrne was
67 in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
as 'Gellert Grindelwald'.
Wed, Nov 17 2010
Poster of Blood: The Last Vampire
Blood: The Last Vampire
Michael Byrne was
65 in Blood: The Last Vampire
as 'Elder'.
Thu, Apr 02 2009
Poster of The Mark of Cain
The Mark of Cain
Michael Byrne was
63 in The Mark of Cain
as 'Lieut General Strathairn'.
Thu, Oct 18 2007
Poster of Beyond the Sea
Beyond the Sea
Michael Byrne was
61 in Beyond the Sea
as 'Dr. Andretti'.
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of The Return of the Dancing Master
The Return of the Dancing Master
Michael Byrne was
60 in The Return of the Dancing Master
as 'Emil Wetterstedt'.
Thu, Apr 08 2004
Poster of The Crooked Man
The Crooked Man
Michael Byrne was
60 in The Crooked Man
as 'Archie Saunders'.
Wed, Dec 17 2003
Poster of Gangs of New York
Gangs of New York
Michael Byrne was
59 in Gangs of New York
as 'Horace Greeley'.
Sat, Dec 14 2002
Poster of The Sum of All Fears
The Sum of All Fears
Michael Byrne was
58 in The Sum of All Fears
as 'Anatoli Grushkov'.
Fri, May 31 2002
Poster of Sunday
Sunday
Michael Byrne was
58 in Sunday
as 'Lord Widgery'.
Mon, Jan 28 2002
Poster of The Musketeer
The Musketeer
Michael Byrne was
57 in The Musketeer
as 'Treville, Head of the Musketeers'.
Fri, Sep 07 2001
Poster of Proof of Life
Proof of Life
Michael Byrne was
57 in Proof of Life
as 'Lord Luthan'.
Fri, Dec 08 2000
Poster of Battlefield Earth
Battlefield Earth
Michael Byrne was
56 in Battlefield Earth
as 'Parson Staffer'.
Fri, May 12 2000
Poster of Mauá - O Imperador e o Rei
Mauá - O Imperador e o Rei
Michael Byrne was
55 in Mauá - O Imperador e o Rei
as 'Mr. Carruthers'.
Fri, Oct 15 1999
Poster of Apt Pupil
Apt Pupil
Michael Byrne was
54 in Apt Pupil
as 'Ben Kramer'.
Fri, Oct 23 1998
Poster of 30 Years to Life
30 Years to Life
Michael Byrne was
54 in 30 Years to Life
as 'Oliver Mather'.
Thu, Oct 15 1998
Poster of Hornblower: The Even Chance
Hornblower: The Even Chance
Michael Byrne was
54 in Hornblower: The Even Chance
as 'Captain Keene'.
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of Imogen's Face
Imogen's Face
Michael Byrne was
54 in Imogen's Face
as 'Patrick'.
Thu, Jul 02 1998
Poster of Gunshy
Gunshy
Michael Byrne was
54 in Gunshy
as 'Lange'.
Fri, Mar 06 1998
Poster of Tomorrow Never Dies
Tomorrow Never Dies
Michael Byrne was
54 in Tomorrow Never Dies
as 'Admiral Kelly - HMS Bedford'.
Thu, Dec 11 1997
Poster of Sharpe: The Legend
Sharpe: The Legend
Michael Byrne was
53 in Sharpe: The Legend
as 'Nairn'.
Mon, Oct 13 1997
Poster of Agatha Christie's The Pale Horse
Agatha Christie's The Pale Horse
Michael Byrne was
53 in Agatha Christie's The Pale Horse
as 'Venables'.
Tue, Jul 01 1997
Poster of The Island on Bird Street
The Island on Bird Street
Michael Byrne was
53 in The Island on Bird Street
as 'Bolek'.
Fri, Apr 11 1997
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
Michael Byrne was
53 in The Saint
as 'Vereshagin'.
Thu, Apr 03 1997
Poster of The Fix
The Fix
Michael Byrne was
53 in The Fix
as 'Sam Campbell'.
Sat, Jan 04 1997
Poster of The Infiltrator
The Infiltrator
Michael Byrne was
51 in The Infiltrator
as 'Dieter Creutz'.
Sat, Jun 24 1995
Poster of Braveheart
Braveheart
Michael Byrne was
51 in Braveheart
as 'Smythe'.
Wed, May 24 1995
Poster of The Absence of War
The Absence of War
Michael Byrne was
51 in The Absence of War
as 'Bryden Thomas'.
Thu, May 18 1995
Poster of Nostradamus
Nostradamus
Michael Byrne was
50 in Nostradamus
as 'Inquisitor'.
Thu, Aug 18 1994
Poster of A Few Short Journeys of the Heart
A Few Short Journeys of the Heart
Michael Byrne was
50 in A Few Short Journeys of the Heart
as 'Blank/German/Old Geezer'.
Wed, Aug 10 1994
Poster of Sharpe's Honour
Sharpe's Honour
Michael Byrne was
50 in Sharpe's Honour
as 'Major Nairn'.
Wed, Jun 08 1994
Poster of Sharpe's Enemy
Sharpe's Enemy
Michael Byrne was
50 in Sharpe's Enemy
as 'Major Nairn'.
Wed, Jun 01 1994
Poster of Sharpe's Company
Sharpe's Company
Michael Byrne was
50 in Sharpe's Company
as 'Major Nairn'.
Wed, May 25 1994
Poster of Hildegard
Hildegard
Michael Byrne was
50 in Hildegard
as 'Volmar'.
Mon, Jan 03 1994
Poster of Running Late
Running Late
Michael Byrne was
48 in Running Late
as 'Clitheroe'.
Sun, Oct 11 1992
Poster of Murderous Decisions
Murderous Decisions
Michael Byrne was
48 in Murderous Decisions
as 'Octave'.
Sun, Dec 15 1991
Poster of The Plot to Kill Hitler
The Plot to Kill Hitler
Michael Byrne was
46 in The Plot to Kill Hitler
as 'Friedrich Olbricht'.
Tue, Jan 30 1990
Poster of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Michael Byrne was
45 in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
as 'Vogel'.
Wed, May 24 1989
Poster of Buster
Buster
Michael Byrne was
44 in Buster
as 'Poyser'.
Fri, Sep 16 1988
Poster of The Happy Valley
The Happy Valley
Michael Byrne was
43 in The Happy Valley
as 'John Carberry'.
Sun, Sep 06 1987
Poster of Theban Plays: Oedipus the King
Theban Plays: Oedipus the King
Michael Byrne was
42 in Theban Plays: Oedipus the King
as 'Chorus'.
Tue, Sep 16 1986
Poster of The Good Father
The Good Father
Michael Byrne was
41 in The Good Father
as 'Leonard Scruby'.
Fri, Nov 01 1985
Poster of In the Secret State
In the Secret State
Michael Byrne was
41 in In the Secret State
as 'Guy Preger'.
Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Champions
Champions
Michael Byrne was
40 in Champions
as 'Richard Hussey'.
Fri, Apr 20 1984
Poster of The Two Gentlemen of Verona
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Michael Byrne was
40 in The Two Gentlemen of Verona
as 'Antonio'.
Tue, Dec 27 1983
Poster of The Scarlet and the Black
The Scarlet and the Black
Michael Byrne was
39 in The Scarlet and the Black
as 'Reinhard Beck'.
Wed, Feb 02 1983
Poster of The Tragedy of Richard III
The Tragedy of Richard III
Michael Byrne was
39 in The Tragedy of Richard III
as 'Duke of Buckingham'.
Sun, Jan 23 1983
Poster of Henry VI Part 3
Henry VI Part 3
Michael Byrne was
39 in Henry VI Part 3
as 'Marquess of Montague / Father that killed his son'.
Sun, Jan 16 1983
Poster of Henry VI Part 2
Henry VI Part 2
Michael Byrne was
39 in Henry VI Part 2
as 'John Hume / Lieutenant'.
Sun, Jan 09 1983
Poster of Henry VI Part 1
Henry VI Part 1
Michael Byrne was
39 in Henry VI Part 1
as 'Duke of Alencon'.
Sun, Jan 02 1983
Poster of Man and Superman
Man and Superman
Michael Byrne was
39 in Man and Superman
as 'Henry Straker'.
Fri, Dec 31 1982
Poster of The Search for Alexander the Great
The Search for Alexander the Great
Michael Byrne was
37 in The Search for Alexander the Great
as 'Demosthenes'.
Wed, May 06 1981
Poster of The Silence of the Sea
The Silence of the Sea
Michael Byrne was
37 in The Silence of the Sea
as 'Werner Von Ebrennac'.
Mon, Nov 24 1980
Poster of Coming Out
Coming Out
Michael Byrne was
35 in Coming Out
as 'Gunnar Wedelman'.
Tue, Apr 10 1979
Poster of Force 10 from Navarone
Force 10 from Navarone
Michael Byrne was
34 in Force 10 from Navarone
as 'Schroeder'.
Wed, Aug 16 1978
Poster of The Medusa Touch
The Medusa Touch
Michael Byrne was
34 in The Medusa Touch
as 'Duff'.
Thu, Apr 13 1978
Poster of A Bridge Too Far
A Bridge Too Far
Michael Byrne was
33 in A Bridge Too Far
as 'Lt. Col. Giles A.M. Vandeleur'.
Wed, Jun 15 1977
Poster of The Eagle Has Landed
The Eagle Has Landed
Michael Byrne was
33 in The Eagle Has Landed
as 'Karl'.
Fri, Dec 24 1976
Poster of Rogue Male
Rogue Male
Michael Byrne was
32 in Rogue Male
as 'Interrogator'.
Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of The Omen
The Omen
Michael Byrne was
32 in The Omen
as 'Monk (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 25 1976
Poster of Break In
Break In
Michael Byrne was
31 in Break In
as 'Clarke'.
Thu, Nov 06 1975
Poster of Wednesday Love
Wednesday Love
Michael Byrne was
31 in Wednesday Love
as 'Bruce'.
Thu, May 08 1975
Poster of If It's a Man – Hang Up!
If It's a Man – Hang Up!
Michael Byrne was
31 in If It's a Man – Hang Up!
as 'Richard Lovell'.
Fri, Apr 11 1975
Poster of Conduct Unbecoming
Conduct Unbecoming
Michael Byrne was
31 in Conduct Unbecoming
as '2nd Lt. Toby Strang'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Vampyres
Vampyres
Michael Byrne was
30 in Vampyres
as 'Playboy'.
Sat, Jul 06 1974
Poster of Headmaster
Headmaster
Michael Byrne was
30 in Headmaster
Thu, Mar 14 1974
Poster of Butley
Butley
Michael Byrne was
30 in Butley
as 'Reg Nuttall'.
Mon, Jan 21 1974
Poster of Ms or Jill and Jack
Ms or Jill and Jack
Michael Byrne was
30 in Ms or Jill and Jack
Wed, Jan 02 1974
Poster of Henry VIII and His Six Wives
Henry VIII and His Six Wives
Michael Byrne was
28 in Henry VIII and His Six Wives
as 'Edward Seymour'.
Thu, Jul 13 1972
Poster of The Image
The Image
Michael Byrne was
25 in The Image
as 'The Artist'.
Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of Much Ado About Nothing
Much Ado About Nothing
Michael Byrne was
23 in Much Ado About Nothing
as 'Claudio'.
Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of The Silent Playground
The Silent Playground
Michael Byrne was
20 in The Silent Playground
as 'Roger'.
Tue, Dec 31 1963
Poster of The Scarlet Blade
The Scarlet Blade
Michael Byrne was
19 in The Scarlet Blade
as 'Lt. Hawke'.
Sun, Sep 01 1963

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Bodies
Bodies
Michael Byrne was
79+ in Bodies
as 'Old Mullins'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 19 2023
Poster of The Living and the Dead
The Living and the Dead
Michael Byrne was
72+ in The Living and the Dead
as 'Ebenezer Alsop'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 28 2016
Poster of Agatha Raisin
Agatha Raisin
Michael Byrne was
72+ in Agatha Raisin
as 'Bishop Parsons'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 07 2016
Poster of Crossing Lines
Crossing Lines
Michael Byrne was
69+ in Crossing Lines
as 'Edward Baxendale'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 22 2013
Poster of Empire
Empire
Michael Byrne was
61+ in Empire
as 'Cicero'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 28 2005
Poster of Double the Fist
Double the Fist
Michael Byrne was
60+ in Double the Fist
First Air Date
Fri, May 21 2004
Poster of Ultimate Force
Ultimate Force
Michael Byrne was
58+ in Ultimate Force
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2002
Poster of The Mists of Avalon
The Mists of Avalon
Michael Byrne was
57+ in The Mists of Avalon
as 'Merlin'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 14 2001
Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
Michael Byrne was
57+ in Waking the Dead
as 'Joe Brackley'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of The Vice
The Vice
Michael Byrne was
55+ in The Vice
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 04 1999
Poster of Hornblower
Hornblower
Michael Byrne was
54+ in Hornblower
as 'Captain Keene'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of Heat of the Sun
Heat of the Sun
Michael Byrne was
54+ in Heat of the Sun
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 28 1998
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Michael Byrne was
53+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'Keith Grundy'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Michael Byrne was
53+ in The Practice
as 'Officer (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of No Bananas
No Bananas
Michael Byrne was
52+ in No Bananas
as 'Edward Grant'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 05 1996
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Michael Byrne was
52+ in Silent Witness
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of Oliver's Travels
Oliver's Travels
Michael Byrne was
51+ in Oliver's Travels
as 'Moody, '.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 11 1995
Poster of Hamish Macbeth
Hamish Macbeth
Michael Byrne was
51+ in Hamish Macbeth
as 'Duncan Scott'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Sharpe
Sharpe
Michael Byrne was
49+ in Sharpe
as 'Major Nairn'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 05 1993
Poster of A Touch of Frost
A Touch of Frost
Michael Byrne was
49+ in A Touch of Frost
as 'Alex Ormrod'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 06 1992
Poster of Between the Lines
Between the Lines
Michael Byrne was
48+ in Between the Lines
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 04 1992
Poster of Saracen
Saracen
Michael Byrne was
45+ in Saracen
as 'Col. Patrick Ansell'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 02 1989
Poster of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Michael Byrne was
43+ in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
as 'DCC Charles Griswold'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 1987
Poster of A Sort of Innocence
A Sort of Innocence
Michael Byrne was
43+ in A Sort of Innocence
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 01 1986
Poster of Lord Mountbatten: The Last Viceroy
Lord Mountbatten: The Last Viceroy
Michael Byrne was
42+ in Lord Mountbatten: The Last Viceroy
as 'George Abell'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 1986
Poster of Yes, Prime Minister
Yes, Prime Minister
Michael Byrne was
42+ in Yes, Prime Minister
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 09 1986
Poster of Ellis Island
Ellis Island
Michael Byrne was
41+ in Ellis Island
as 'Dr. Carl Travers'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 11 1984
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Michael Byrne was
40+ in The Bill
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Smiley's People
Smiley's People
Michael Byrne was
38+ in Smiley's People
as 'Peter Guillam'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1982
Poster of Lady Killers
Lady Killers
Michael Byrne was
36+ in Lady Killers
as 'Edward Marshall-Hall KC, Edward Marshall-Hall'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 20 1980
Poster of The Enigma Files
The Enigma Files
Michael Byrne was
36+ in The Enigma Files
as 'David Stanley'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 15 1980
Poster of Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
Michael Byrne was
35+ in Tales of the Unexpected
as 'Patrick Marney'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of BBC Television Shakespeare
BBC Television Shakespeare
Michael Byrne was
35+ in BBC Television Shakespeare
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of The Professionals
The Professionals
Michael Byrne was
34+ in The Professionals
as 'Werner Dreisinger'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 1977
Poster of Secret Army
Secret Army
Michael Byrne was
33+ in Secret Army
as 'Paul Vercors'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 07 1977
Poster of Shades of Greene
Shades of Greene
Michael Byrne was
31+ in Shades of Greene
as 'Trevor's Father'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of Within These Walls
Within These Walls
Michael Byrne was
30+ in Within These Walls
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 04 1974
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Michael Byrne was
29+ in Thriller
as 'Richard Lovell'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 1973
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
Michael Byrne was
28+ in Crown Court
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Michael Byrne was
26+ in Play for Today
as ', Russell, Bruce'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Coronation Street
Coronation Street
Michael Byrne was
17+ in Coronation Street
as 'Ted Page'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 09 1960