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Acting
Michael Standing
Michael Standing is best known for The Saint, The Champions, The Tomorrow People and Thirty-Minute Theatre. Michael Standing was born on June 19, 1939. Michael Standing is 87 years old (born June 19, 1939).
- Born
- June 19, 1939 (87 years old)
- Place of birth
- London, England, UK
Biography
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_. As a writer, Standing penned a 1967 Wednesday Play entitled _Another Day, Another Dollar_ and episodes of _Marked Personal_ in 1973-74. He emigrated to America and married Sherri Spillane, ex-wife of novelist Mickey Spillane.
Known for
Filmography
- 1978Will ShakespeareMan in Street
- 1973The Tomorrow PeopleGinge
- 1970Ace of WandsTeddy Talk
- 1969Happy Ever AfterSmith
- 1968The ChampionsFrank Edwards
- 1965Gideon's WayChes Kelly
- 1965LondonersSteve
- 1965Thirty-Minute TheatreFrank
- 1964Story ParadeCoffee
- 1964The Wednesday PlayTerry
- 1964The Four Seasons of Rosie CarrGlyn
- 1962The SaintBarlow
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Michael Standing been in?
Michael Standing is best known for The Saint, The Champions, The Tomorrow People and Thirty-Minute Theatre.
When was Michael Standing born?
Michael Standing was born on June 19, 1939. (London, England, UK)
How old is Michael Standing?
Michael Standing is 87 years old (born June 19, 1939).
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·