Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1918-02-11
- Day of Death1997-10-24 (79 years)
- Place of BirthDover, Kent, England, UK
- Also Known AsMichael S. Creighton-BalfourMichael Creighton Balfour
Michael Balfour
Biography
Michael Creighton Balfour (11 February 1918 – 24 October 1997) was an English actor, working mainly in British films and TV, following his TV debut in the BBC's The Marvellous History of St Bernard, in 1938. He was a recognisable face, often in small character parts and supporting roles, in nearly two hundred films and TV shows, from the 1940s to the 1990s, often playing comical heavies or...Read More
Acting Career
- 1992
Revenge of Billy the Kid
As: Gyles MacDonald
- 1990
The Krays
As: Referee
- 1989
Batman
As: Scientist
- 1985
The Holcroft Covenant
As: Hard Hat
- 1985
Dempsey and Makepeace
As: Jim Kelly
- 1977
Candleshoe
As: Mr. McCress
- 1977
The Stick Up
As: Sam
- 1977
Joseph Andrews
As: Ruffian
- 1972
The Canterbury Tales
As: The Carpenter
1972All Coppers Are...
As: Heart Attack Victim (uncredited)
- 1971
Macbeth
As: First Murderer
1971The Persuaders!
As: Donkey Cart Driver
- 1970
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
As: Cabby
1970Man of Violence
As: Cafe Owner
1970The Adventurers
As: Detective
1969Department S
As: Eccles
1969The Oblong Box
As: Ruddock
1969The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder
As: Albert
1967The Prisoner
As: Will
- 1966
Fahrenheit 451
As: Book Person: Machiavelli's 'The Prince' (uncredited)
1966Kaleidoscope
As: Poker Player
1966Press for Time
As: Sewerman
1965Strangler's Web
As: John Vichelski
1964Five Have a Mystery to Solve
As: Emilio
1963The Rescue Squad
As: Barrow-Boy
1962The Fast Lady
As: Bandit
1962She Always Gets Their Man
As: Runkle
1961Pit of Darkness
As: Fisher
1961The Monster of Highgate Ponds
As: Bert
1961The Avengers
As: Tom
1960The Cheaters
As: Harry
- 1960
The Cheaters
As: Freddy
1960Too Hot to Handle
As: Tourist Guide
1960Surprise Package
As: Oscar
1960Danger Man
As: Gaston
1960Carry On Constable
As: Matt
1960Sink the Bismarck!
As: Able Seaman - Lookout on 'Suffolk' (uncredited)
1960The Flesh and the Fiends
As: Drunken Sailor
1959Look Back in Anger
As: Picky Shopper (uncredited)
1959Interpol Calling
As: Russ
- 1959
Interpol Calling
As: Inspector Hill
1958The Larkins
As: Sharkey
1958Fiend Without a Face
As: Sgt. Kasper
1958The Big Money
As: 'Wilberforce'
1958The Steel Bayonet
As: Pte. Thomas
1957Man from Tangier
As: Spade
1957Sailor of Fortune
As: Alphonso Italian Ship's Engineer
1957Quatermass 2
As: Harry
1956Breakaway
As: Barney
1956Armchair Theatre
As: Ward
- 1956
Armchair Theatre
As: Mr. Bollanger
1955Secret Venture
As: Stevens
1955The Reluctant Bride
As: Boxer
1955Dixon of Dock Green
As: Joe Ward
- 1955
Dixon of Dock Green
As: Pip Rutley
- 1955
Dixon of Dock Green
As: Bill Nelson
- 1955
Dixon of Dock Green
As: Nicky Medwin
- 1955
Dixon of Dock Green
As: Hobbs
1955Barbados Quest
As: Barney Wilson
1955The Delavine Affair
As: Sammy
1955It's a Great Day
As: Charlie Mead's Mate
1954Devil's Point
As: Bennett, short henchman
1954Delayed Action
As: Honey
1954Meet Mr. Callaghan
As: Coffee Stallkeeper
1954Scarlet Web
As: Barman
1954The Sea Shall Not Have Them
As: Dray
1954The Diamond Wizard
As: Hoxie
1954River Beat
As: Adams
1954Impulse
As: uncredited
19533 Steps to the Gallows
As: Carter, boxing fan
1953Black 13
As: Joe
1953Albert R.N.
As: Hank
1953Love in Pawn
As: Alaric
1953Park Plaza 605
As: Ted Birston
1953The Red Beret
As: American Sergeant
1953Recoil
As: Parkes
1953Genevieve
As: Trumpeter (Uncredited)
1953The Steel Key
As: 'The Mae McCleod' Captain
1952Moulin Rouge
As: Dodo (uncredited)
1952Top Secret
As: Jersey Sailor
1952Venetian Bird
As: Moretto
195213 East Street
As: Joey Long
1951A Case For P.C. 49
As: Chubby Price
1951The Quiet Woman
As: Lefty Brown
1950Her Favourite Husband
As: Pete
1950Sunday Night Theatre
As: Rudolfo
1949I Was a Male War Bride
As: Male Billet Sergeant (uncredited)
1949Obsession
As: American Sailor Promoting Book
1949Don't Ever Leave Me
As: Jim Kennedy
1949Melody Club
As: Max
1949Stop Press Girl
As: Crook (uncredited)
1949Helter Skelter
As: Barman
1948William Comes to Town
As: Stall-holder
1948The Small Voice
As: Frankie
1948Woman Hater
As: Reporter (uncredited)
1948Sleeping Car to Trieste
As: Spiegel
1948No Orchids for Miss Blandish
As: Barney
1947Just William's Luck
As: Tonks