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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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 2022
Poster of Intrigo: Samaria
Intrigo: Samaria
Michael Byrne was 75 in Intrigo: Samaria as 'Commissioner Keller'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 2019
Poster of Alien Overlords
Alien Overlords
Michael Byrne was 75 in Alien Overlords as 'Michael'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 11 2018
Poster of The Last Witness
The Last Witness
Michael Byrne was 74 in The Last Witness as 'Coroner'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 2015
Poster of Mortdecai
Mortdecai
Michael Byrne was 71 in Mortdecai as 'The Duke'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 21 2015
Poster of The First Line
The First Line
Michael Byrne was 71 in The First Line as 'Richard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 2014
Poster of Diana
Diana
Michael Byrne was 69 in Diana as 'Christiaan Barnard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 2013
Poster of Quartet
Quartet
Michael Byrne was 69 in Quartet as 'Frank White'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 2012
Poster of Outpost: Black Sun
Outpost: Black Sun
Michael Byrne was 68 in Outpost: Black Sun as 'Neurath'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 18 2007
Poster of Beyond the Sea
Beyond the Sea
Michael Byrne was 61 in Beyond the Sea as 'Dr. Andretti'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 08 2004
Poster of The Crooked Man
The Crooked Man
Michael Byrne was 60 in The Crooked Man as 'Archie Saunders'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 2002
Poster of Sunday
Sunday
Michael Byrne was 58 in Sunday as 'Lord Widgery'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 28 2002
Poster of The Musketeer
The Musketeer
Michael Byrne was 57 in The Musketeer as 'Treville, Head of the Musketeers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2001
Poster of Proof of Life
Proof of Life
Michael Byrne was 57 in Proof of Life as 'Lord Luthan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 2000
Poster of Battlefield Earth
Battlefield Earth
Michael Byrne was 56 in Battlefield Earth as 'Parson Staffer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1999
Poster of Apt Pupil
Apt Pupil
Michael Byrne was 54 in Apt Pupil as 'Ben Kramer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of Imogen's Face
Imogen's Face
Michael Byrne was 54 in Imogen's Face as 'Patrick'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 02 1998
Poster of Gunshy
Gunshy
Michael Byrne was 54 in Gunshy as 'Lange'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 11 1997
Poster of Sharpe: The Legend
Sharpe: The Legend
Michael Byrne was 53 in Sharpe: The Legend as 'Nairn'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1997
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
Michael Byrne was 53 in The Saint as 'Vereshagin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 1997
Poster of The Fix
The Fix
Michael Byrne was 53 in The Fix as 'Sam Campbell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1997
Poster of The Infiltrator
The Infiltrator
Michael Byrne was 51 in The Infiltrator as 'Dieter Creutz'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 24 1995
Poster of Braveheart
Braveheart
Michael Byrne was 51 in Braveheart as 'Smythe'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1995
Poster of Nostradamus
Nostradamus
Michael Byrne was 50 in Nostradamus as 'Inquisitor'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 10 1994
Poster of Sharpe's Honour
Sharpe's Honour
Michael Byrne was 50 in Sharpe's Honour as 'Major Nairn'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 08 1994
Poster of Sharpe's Enemy
Sharpe's Enemy
Michael Byrne was 50 in Sharpe's Enemy as 'Major Nairn'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1994
Poster of Sharpe's Company
Sharpe's Company
Michael Byrne was 50 in Sharpe's Company as 'Major Nairn'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1994
Poster of Hildegard
Hildegard
Michael Byrne was 50 in Hildegard as 'Volmar'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 03 1994
Poster of Running Late
Running Late
Michael Byrne was 48 in Running Late as 'Clitheroe'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1992
Poster of Murderous Decisions
Murderous Decisions
Michael Byrne was 48 in Murderous Decisions as 'Octave'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1989
Poster of Buster
Buster
Michael Byrne was 44 in Buster as 'Poyser'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1988
Poster of The Happy Valley
The Happy Valley
Michael Byrne was 43 in The Happy Valley as 'John Carberry'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 16 1986
Poster of The Good Father
The Good Father
Michael Byrne was 41 in The Good Father as 'Leonard Scruby'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Champions
Champions
Michael Byrne was 40 in Champions as 'Richard Hussey'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1983
Poster of Man and Superman
Man and Superman
Michael Byrne was 39 in Man and Superman as 'Henry Straker'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 24 1980
Poster of Coming Out
Coming Out
Michael Byrne was 35 in Coming Out as 'Gunnar Wedelman'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 16 1978
Poster of The Medusa Touch
The Medusa Touch
Michael Byrne was 34 in The Medusa Touch as 'Duff'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1976
Poster of Rogue Male
Rogue Male
Michael Byrne was 32 in Rogue Male as 'Interrogator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of The Omen
The Omen
Michael Byrne was 32 in The Omen as 'Monk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1976
Poster of Break In
Break In
Michael Byrne was 31 in Break In as 'Clarke'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 06 1975
Poster of Conduct Unbecoming
Conduct Unbecoming
Michael Byrne was 31 in Conduct Unbecoming as '2nd Lt. Toby Strang'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 1975
Poster of Wednesday Love
Wednesday Love
Michael Byrne was 31 in Wednesday Love as 'Bruce'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1975
Poster of Vampyres
Vampyres
Michael Byrne was 30 in Vampyres as 'Playboy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 06 1974
Poster of Headmaster
Headmaster
Michael Byrne was 30 in Headmaster
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 14 1974
Poster of Butley
Butley
Michael Byrne was 30 in Butley as 'Reg Nuttall'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 1972
Poster of The Image
The Image
Michael Byrne was 25 in The Image as 'The Artist'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 05 1967
Poster of The Silent Playground
The Silent Playground
Michael Byrne was 20 in The Silent Playground as 'Roger'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1963
Poster of The Scarlet Blade
The Scarlet Blade
Michael Byrne was 19 in The Scarlet Blade as 'Lt. Hawke'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 19 2023
Poster of Strike
Strike
Michael Byrne was 73+ in Strike as 'Roy Phipps'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 27 2017
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 28 2016
Poster of Agatha Raisin
Agatha Raisin
Michael Byrne was 72+ in Agatha Raisin as 'Bishop Parsons'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 07 2016
Poster of Crossing Lines
Crossing Lines
Michael Byrne was 69+ in Crossing Lines as 'Edward Baxendale'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 22 2013
Poster of Empire
Empire
Michael Byrne was 61+ in Empire as 'Cicero'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 28 2005
Poster of Double the Fist
Double the Fist
Michael Byrne was 60+ in Double the Fist
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 21 2004
Poster of Ultimate Force
Ultimate Force
Michael Byrne was 58+ in Ultimate Force
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of The Vice
The Vice
Michael Byrne was 55+ in The Vice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 04 1999
Poster of Hornblower
Hornblower
Michael Byrne was 54+ in Hornblower as 'Captain Keene'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 28 1998
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Michael Byrne was 53+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Keith Grundy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Michael Byrne was 53+ in The Practice as 'Officer (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of No Bananas
No Bananas
Michael Byrne was 52+ in No Bananas as 'Edward Grant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 05 1996
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Michael Byrne was 52+ in Silent Witness
TV Show Released: 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, '.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 11 1995
Poster of Hamish Macbeth
Hamish Macbeth
Michael Byrne was 51+ in Hamish Macbeth as 'Duncan Scott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Sharpe
Sharpe
Michael Byrne was 49+ in Sharpe as 'Major Nairn'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 06 1992
Poster of Between the Lines
Between the Lines
Michael Byrne was 48+ in Between the Lines
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 04 1992
Poster of Saracen
Saracen
Michael Byrne was 45+ in Saracen as 'Col. Patrick Ansell'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 1986
Poster of Yes, Prime Minister
Yes, Prime Minister
Michael Byrne was 42+ in Yes, Prime Minister
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 09 1986
Poster of Ellis Island
Ellis Island
Michael Byrne was 41+ in Ellis Island as 'Dr. Carl Travers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 11 1984
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Michael Byrne was 40+ in The Bill
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Michael Byrne was 35+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of The Professionals
The Professionals
Michael Byrne was 34+ in The Professionals as 'Werner Dreisinger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 1977
Poster of Secret Army
Secret Army
Michael Byrne was 33+ in Secret Army as 'Paul Vercors'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of Within These Walls
Within These Walls
Michael Byrne was 30+ in Within These Walls
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 04 1974
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Michael Byrne was 29+ in Thriller as 'Richard Lovell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 1973
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
Michael Byrne was 28+ in Crown Court
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Coronation Street
Coronation Street
Michael Byrne was 17+ in Coronation Street as 'Ted Page'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 09 1960