Portrait of Michael Craze

Michael Craze

Bio: Michael Craze was a British actor noted for his role of Ben Jackson, a companion of the Doctor, in the long-running BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who. He played the part from 1966 to 1967 alongside both William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton
Born: Tue, Sep 29 1942
Birthplace: Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Death: Tue, Dec 08 1998
Michael Craze is 56 years old
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Poster of Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace
Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace
Michael Craze would have been no older than
56 in Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace
as 'Ben Jackson (voice)'.
Mon, Nov 13 2023
Poster of Doctor Who: The Faceless Ones
Doctor Who: The Faceless Ones
Michael Craze would have been no older than
56 in Doctor Who: The Faceless Ones
as 'Ben (voice)'.
Mon, Mar 16 2020
Poster of Doctor Who: The Macra Terror
Doctor Who: The Macra Terror
Michael Craze would have been no older than
56 in Doctor Who: The Macra Terror
as 'Ben Jackson (voice)'.
Mon, Mar 25 2019
Poster of Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time
Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time
Michael Craze would have been no older than
56 in Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time
as 'Ben (archive footage)'.
Mon, Dec 25 2017
Poster of The Doctors: The Pat Troughton Years
The Doctors: The Pat Troughton Years
Michael Craze would have been no older than
56 in The Doctors: The Pat Troughton Years
Sat, Jul 01 2017
Poster of Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks
Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks
Michael Craze would have been no older than
56 in Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks
as 'Ben (Voice)'.
Sat, Nov 05 2016
Poster of Myth Makers 53: Patrick Troughton
Myth Makers 53: Patrick Troughton
Michael Craze would have been no older than
56 in Myth Makers 53: Patrick Troughton
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Mar 22 2002
Poster of Myth Makers 43: William Hartnell
Myth Makers 43: William Hartnell
Michael Craze would have been no older than
56 in Myth Makers 43: William Hartnell
Wed, Jun 02 1999
Poster of Virtual Terror
Virtual Terror
Michael Craze was
53 in Virtual Terror
Tue, Jan 02 1996
Poster of The Healer
The Healer
Michael Craze was
51 in The Healer
as 'Maudie'.
Fri, Apr 01 1994
Poster of Myth Runner
Myth Runner
Michael Craze was
44 in Myth Runner
as 'Himself / The Injured Party'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Myth Makers 8: Michael Craze
Myth Makers 8: Michael Craze
Michael Craze was
43 in Myth Makers 8: Michael Craze
Tue, Mar 11 1986
Poster of Terror
Terror
Michael Craze was
35 in Terror
as 'Gary'.
Mon, May 01 1978
Poster of Satan's Slave
Satan's Slave
Michael Craze was
33 in Satan's Slave
as 'John'.
Sun, Aug 01 1976
Poster of Madhouse
Madhouse
Michael Craze was
31 in Madhouse
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 22 1974
Poster of Neither the Sea Nor the Sand
Neither the Sea Nor the Sand
Michael Craze was
30 in Neither the Sea Nor the Sand
as 'Collie'.
Wed, Nov 01 1972
Poster of Journey to the Unknown
Journey to the Unknown
Michael Craze was
26 in Journey to the Unknown
as 'Fred'.
Sun, Jun 15 1969
Poster of Doctor Who: The Faceless Ones
Doctor Who: The Faceless Ones
Michael Craze was
24 in Doctor Who: The Faceless Ones
as 'Ben Jackson'.
Sat, May 13 1967
Poster of Doctor Who: The Macra Terror
Doctor Who: The Macra Terror
Michael Craze was
24 in Doctor Who: The Macra Terror
as 'Ben Jackson'.
Sat, Apr 01 1967
Poster of Doctor Who: The Moonbase
Doctor Who: The Moonbase
Michael Craze was
24 in Doctor Who: The Moonbase
as 'Ben Jackson'.
Sat, Mar 04 1967
Poster of Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace
Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace
Michael Craze was
24 in Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace
as 'Ben Jackson'.
Sat, Feb 04 1967
Poster of Doctor Who: The Highlanders
Doctor Who: The Highlanders
Michael Craze was
24 in Doctor Who: The Highlanders
as 'Ben Jackson'.
Sat, Jan 07 1967
Poster of Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks
Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks
Michael Craze was
24 in Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks
as 'Ben Jackson'.
Sat, Nov 05 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet
Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet
Michael Craze was
24 in Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet
as 'Ben Jackson'.
Sat, Oct 29 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The Smugglers
Doctor Who: The Smugglers
Michael Craze was
24 in Doctor Who: The Smugglers
as 'Ben Jackson'.
Sat, Oct 01 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The War Machines
Doctor Who: The War Machines
Michael Craze was
23 in Doctor Who: The War Machines
as 'Ben Jackson'.
Sat, Jul 16 1966
Poster of Fragment
Fragment
Michael Craze was
22 in Fragment
Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of Two Left Feet
Two Left Feet
Michael Craze was
20 in Two Left Feet
as 'Ronnie'.
Sat, Mar 16 1963
Poster of Carol
Carol
Michael Craze was
19 in Carol
Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of Spare the Rod
Spare the Rod
Michael Craze was
18 in Spare the Rod
as 'Thatcher'.
Tue, May 23 1961

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 Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Michael Craze would have been no older than
56 in Doctor Who
as 'Ben (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
Michael Craze was
30+ in Crown Court
as 'Mick Pollitson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of Gideon's Way
Gideon's Way
Michael Craze was
22+ in Gideon's Way
as 'Vince Kelly'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 18 1965
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Michael Craze was
21+ in Doctor Who
as 'Ben, Ben Jackson'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Target Luna
Target Luna
Michael Craze was
17+ in Target Luna
as 'Geoffrey Wedgwood'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 24 1960
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
Michael Craze was
16+ in No Hiding Place
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959
Poster of Dixon of Dock Green
Dixon of Dock Green
Michael Craze was
12+ in Dixon of Dock Green
as 'Hyett'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 09 1955