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Michael Pennington

Bio: Michael Vivian Fyfe Pennington is a British director and actor who, together with director Michael Bogdanov, founded the English Shakespeare Company. Although primarily a stage actor, he is best known to wider audiences for his role as Moff Jerjerrod, commanding officer of the Death Star in the film Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and as Michael Foot in The Iron Lady, opposite Meryl Streep
Born: Mon, Jun 07 1943
Birthplace: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
Michael Pennington is 81 years old
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Poster of Manik da: The Mystique of Pather Panchali
Manik da: The Mystique of Pather Panchali
Michael Pennington was 77 in Manik da: The Mystique of Pather Panchali as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 09 2021
Poster of 1945: The Savage Peace
1945: The Savage Peace
Michael Pennington was 71 in 1945: The Savage Peace as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 24 2015
Poster of Secrets of the Universe: Great Scientists in Their Own Words
Secrets of the Universe: Great Scientists in Their Own Words
Michael Pennington was 71 in Secrets of the Universe: Great Scientists in Their Own Words as 'Narrator (Voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 04 2014
Poster of Royal Shakespeare Company - Richard II
Royal Shakespeare Company - Richard II
Michael Pennington was 70 in Royal Shakespeare Company - Richard II as 'John of Gaunt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 2013
Poster of The Iron Lady
The Iron Lady
Michael Pennington was 68 in The Iron Lady as 'Michael Foot'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 26 2011
Poster of Airborne: The RAF at 90
Airborne: The RAF at 90
Michael Pennington was 65 in Airborne: The RAF at 90 as 'Narrator - (Voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 11 2008
Poster of Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale
Michael Pennington was 64 in Florence Nightingale as 'Wen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 2008
Poster of Fragile
Fragile
Michael Pennington was 62 in Fragile as 'Marcus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2005
Poster of Colosseum - Rome's Arena of Death
Colosseum - Rome's Arena of Death
Michael Pennington was 60 in Colosseum - Rome's Arena of Death as 'Narrator (UK version) (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 12 2003
Poster of The Dinosaur Hunters
The Dinosaur Hunters
Michael Pennington was 59 in The Dinosaur Hunters as 'William Buckland'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 30 2002
Poster of Pyramid
Pyramid
Michael Pennington was 59 in Pyramid as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 2002
Poster of Cracker: White Ghost
Cracker: White Ghost
Michael Pennington was 53 in Cracker: White Ghost as 'Commander Gordon Ellison'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1996
Poster of Degas and Pissario Fall Out
Degas and Pissario Fall Out
Michael Pennington was 50 in Degas and Pissario Fall Out as 'Degas'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1994
Poster of The Last Bolshevik
The Last Bolshevik
Michael Pennington was 49 in The Last Bolshevik as 'Voice'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 1993
Poster of Richard II
Richard II
Michael Pennington was 47 in Richard II as 'Richard II'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1991
Poster of Henry IV: Part 1
Henry IV: Part 1
Michael Pennington was 47 in Henry IV: Part 1 as 'Prince Henry of Wales'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1991
Poster of Henry IV: Part 2
Henry IV: Part 2
Michael Pennington was 47 in Henry IV: Part 2 as 'Henry Prince of Wales'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1991
Poster of Henry V
Henry V
Michael Pennington was 47 in Henry V as 'King Henry V'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1991
Poster of Henry VI: House of Lancaster
Henry VI: House of Lancaster
Michael Pennington was 47 in Henry VI: House of Lancaster as 'Earl of Suffolk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1991
Poster of Henry VI: House of York
Henry VI: House of York
Michael Pennington was 47 in Henry VI: House of York as 'Jack Cade'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1991
Poster of Richard III
Richard III
Michael Pennington was 47 in Richard III as 'Duke of Buckingham'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1991
Poster of The Return of Sherlock Holmes
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Michael Pennington was 43 in The Return of Sherlock Holmes as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 10 1987
Poster of Theban Plays: Oedipus the King
Theban Plays: Oedipus the King
Michael Pennington was 43 in Theban Plays: Oedipus the King as 'Oedipus Rex'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 16 1986
Poster of The Marlowe Inquest
The Marlowe Inquest
Michael Pennington was 43 in The Marlowe Inquest as 'Thomas Kyd'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 03 1986
Poster of Forbidden Passion: The Oscar Wilde Movie
Forbidden Passion: The Oscar Wilde Movie
Michael Pennington was 41 in Forbidden Passion: The Oscar Wilde Movie
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 26 1985
Poster of The Mayor of Montemilone
The Mayor of Montemilone
Michael Pennington was 41 in The Mayor of Montemilone as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1984
Poster of Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi
Michael Pennington was 39 in Return of the Jedi as 'Moff Jerjerrod'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1983
Poster of Cymbeline
Cymbeline
Michael Pennington was 39 in Cymbeline as 'Posthumus'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 20 1982
Poster of Outside Edge
Outside Edge
Michael Pennington was 39 in Outside Edge as 'Bob'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 19 1982
Poster of A Last Visitor for Mr. Hugh Peter
A Last Visitor for Mr. Hugh Peter
Michael Pennington was 37 in A Last Visitor for Mr. Hugh Peter as 'John Lilburne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 1981
Poster of Danton's Death
Danton's Death
Michael Pennington was 34 in Danton's Death as 'Saint-Just'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 23 1978
Poster of Mr and Mrs Bureaucrat
Mr and Mrs Bureaucrat
Michael Pennington was 34 in Mr and Mrs Bureaucrat as 'E1A'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 18 1978
Poster of It's Only Rock 'n' Roll
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll
Michael Pennington was 34 in It's Only Rock 'n' Roll as 'Don Harris'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 28 1977
Poster of The Witches of Pendle
The Witches of Pendle
Michael Pennington was 33 in The Witches of Pendle as 'Minister'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 19 1976
Poster of The Dolly Scene
The Dolly Scene
Michael Pennington was 27 in The Dolly Scene as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 03 1970
Poster of Mad Jack
Mad Jack
Michael Pennington was 26 in Mad Jack
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1970
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
Michael Pennington was 26 in Hamlet as 'Laertes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 21 1969
Poster of The Tycoon
The Tycoon
Michael Pennington was 25 in The Tycoon as 'Peter Bell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 30 1968

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Raised by Wolves
Raised by Wolves
Michael Pennington was 77+ in Raised by Wolves as 'The Trust Voice (voice)'.
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Thu, Sep 03 2020
Poster of The Escape Artist
The Escape Artist
Michael Pennington was 70+ in The Escape Artist as 'Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 29 2013
Poster of Endeavour
Endeavour
Michael Pennington was 69+ in Endeavour as 'Professor Donald Bagley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 14 2013
Poster of Father Brown
Father Brown
Michael Pennington was 69+ in Father Brown as 'Bishop Reynard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 2013
Poster of The Lost World of Communism
The Lost World of Communism
Michael Pennington was 65+ in The Lost World of Communism
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 14 2009
Poster of Lewis
Lewis
Michael Pennington was 63+ in Lewis as 'Dr. Melville'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 2007
Poster of Empire Warriors
Empire Warriors
Michael Pennington was 61+ in Empire Warriors as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 19 2004
Poster of State of Play
State of Play
Michael Pennington was 59+ in State of Play
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 18 2003
Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
Michael Pennington was 58+ in Waking the Dead as 'Prof Alan Macintosh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of Trial & Retribution
Trial & Retribution
Michael Pennington was 54+ in Trial & Retribution
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 19 1997
Poster of Dalziel & Pascoe
Dalziel & Pascoe
Michael Pennington was 52+ in Dalziel & Pascoe
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 16 1996
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Michael Pennington was 52+ in Silent Witness as 'Dennis Morgan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of Cracker
Cracker
Michael Pennington was 50+ in Cracker as 'Cdr Gordon Ellison'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 27 1993
Poster of Between the Lines
Between the Lines
Michael Pennington was 49+ in Between the Lines
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 04 1992
Poster of Summer's Lease
Summer's Lease
Michael Pennington was 46+ in Summer's Lease as 'Hugh Pargeter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 01 1989
Poster of Freud
Freud
Michael Pennington was 41+ in Freud as 'Carl Jung'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1984
Poster of Playing Shakespeare
Playing Shakespeare
Michael Pennington was 41+ in Playing Shakespeare
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 29 1984
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Michael Pennington was 35+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of Callan
Callan
Michael Pennington was 24+ in Callan
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 08 1967
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
Michael Pennington was 22+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'Alexei Turbin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965
Poster of Public Eye
Public Eye
Michael Pennington was 21+ in Public Eye as 'John Sheldon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 1965
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
Michael Pennington was 16+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959