★ 8.3 
Acting
Guy Standeven
Guy Standeven is best known for Yes, Prime Minister, Matlock, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Professionals. Guy Standeven was born on August 28, 1928. Guy Standeven died on October 1, 1998 at the age of 70.
- Born
- August 28, 1928
- Place of birth
- Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, UK
- Died
- October 1, 1998 (70 years old)
Biography
Marcus Guy Wyndham Standeven was a prolific and ubiquitous British background actor. Following service in the army, Guy moved to London, England to pursue acting full time and first started appearing in films in often uncredited minor roles in the early 1950's. One of the busiest and most tireless of British bit players, Standeven could be spotted in scores of movies and television shows in which he was frequently cast as doctors, policemen, military officers, restaurant patrons or various men of the cloth.
Known for
Filmography
- 1996Our Friends in the NorthHousing Committee Member (uncredited)
- 1994Harry Enfield and ChumsMourner at Funeral
- 1986MatlockSherwood
- 1986Yes, Prime MinisterMaster of Ceremonies (uncredited)
- 1985Blott on the LandscapePhotographer's Assistant
- 1984LaceBoard Member (uncredited)
- 1979Tinker Tailor Soldier SpyFlemyng-Smith
- 1978Enemy at the DoorTodt Officer
- 1978Grange HillLEA Inspector
- 1977The ProfessionalsPolice Sergeant (uncredited)
- 1975Rumpole of the BaileyClerk of Court
- 1974The Zoo GangNegresco Receptionist (uncredited)
- 1972The ProtectorsConference Delegate (uncredited)
- 1970MenaceGeorge Dutton
- 1969CounterstrikeTV Interviewer
- 1965Public EyeBlandford
- 1965The TroubleshootersMogul Representative
- 1962Man of the WorldMilitary Type (uncredited)
- 1957Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!SS Guard (uncredited)
- 1956The Count of Monte CristoCard Player (uncredited)
- 1955The Adventures of the Scarlet PimpernelFlunky (uncredited)
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Guy Standeven been in?
Guy Standeven is best known for Yes, Prime Minister, Matlock, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Professionals.
When was Guy Standeven born?
Guy Standeven was born on August 28, 1928. (Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, UK)
How old is Guy Standeven?
Guy Standeven died on October 1, 1998 at the age of 70.
Updated: October 29, 2026 ·