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Michael Standing

Bio: Michael Standing is a British film and television actor and writer, best known for his role in the feature film _The Italian Job_ and the infamous scene in which Michael Caine tells him "You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!" He also starred in both versions of _Up The Junction_ (TV play and film) albeit as different characters, and _Poor Cow_. His last role was in the 1990 movie _Aftershock_
Born: Mon, Jun 19 1939
Birthplace: London, England, UK
Michael Standing is 85 years old
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Poster of Aftershock
Aftershock
Michael Standing was 51 in Aftershock as 'Gruber'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1990
Poster of Made
Made
Michael Standing was 33 in Made as 'Young Man on Train'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1972
Poster of The Loving Lesson
The Loving Lesson
Michael Standing was 32 in The Loving Lesson as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 31 1971
Poster of The Italian Job
The Italian Job
Michael Standing was 29 in The Italian Job as 'Arthur'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 02 1969
Poster of Up the Junction
Up the Junction
Michael Standing was 28 in Up the Junction as 'John'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 25 1968
Poster of Poor Cow
Poor Cow
Michael Standing was 28 in Poor Cow as 'Young Man in Field'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 05 1967
Poster of The Violent Enemy
The Violent Enemy
Michael Standing was 27 in The Violent Enemy as 'Fletcher'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1967
Poster of Another Day, Another Dollar
Another Day, Another Dollar
Michael Standing was 27 in Another Day, Another Dollar as 'Les'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1967
Poster of Up the Junction
Up the Junction
Michael Standing was 26 in Up the Junction as 'Terry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 03 1965

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 Life of Shakespeare
Life of Shakespeare
Michael Standing was 38+ in Life of Shakespeare as 'Man in street'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 13 1978
Poster of The Tomorrow People
The Tomorrow People
Michael Standing was 33+ in The Tomorrow People as ', Ginge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 30 1973
Poster of Ace of Wands
Ace of Wands
Michael Standing was 31+ in Ace of Wands
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 29 1970
Poster of The Champions
The Champions
Michael Standing was 29+ in The Champions as 'Frank Edwards'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of Gideon's Way
Gideon's Way
Michael Standing was 25+ in Gideon's Way as 'Ches Kelly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 18 1965
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
Michael Standing was 23+ in The Saint as 'Barlow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962