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Michael Bertenshaw

Michael Bertenshaw

Actor · Born 1945-06-15 · Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, UK

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Biography

Born 1945 and raised in North of England (Lancashire and Yorkshire) but attended public school in Cambridge from age 13 to 18. BA (hons) in English and Fine Art Combined from University of Leeds (1967) Lectured in General Studies, English and Art at College of Further Education for eight years. Won first prize in two consecutive New Writer competitions for BBC (one Radio and one TV). Entered RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) as Acting Student on scholarship (1975). Left RADA as Ronson Award Winner (Most Promising Actor of Year)(1977). 1977-1980: Member of RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company). 1980-1990: mainly leading roles in major regional theatres with occasional minor TV appearances. 1990 onwards: mainly television and film appearances with some London theatre work (primarily letting loose as dame or villain in the famous Stratford Theatre Royal's traditional pantomimes).

Movies & TV Shows

  1. The Da Vinci Code (2006) — Priest
  2. The Crown (2016) — Master of the Household
  3. Midsomer Murders (1997) — Michael Rycroft
  4. Sherlock Holmes (1984) — Aveling
  5. Doctor Who: The Next Doctor (2008) — Mr. Cole
  6. Inspector Morse (1987) — Detective
  7. Silent Witness (1996)
  8. Foyle's War (2002)
  9. Grace (2021) — Derek Balkwill
  10. A Touch of Frost (1992) — Chalmers
  11. The Lost World (2001) — Reporter at Docks
  12. Lovejoy (1986) — Malcolm Harbey
  13. The Professionals (1977) — Doctor
  14. The Bill (1984)
  15. Messiah (2001) — Gov. William Houseman
  16. Oliver Twist (1999) — Dr Butchard
  17. Paper Mask (1990) — Coroner's Officer
  18. The Worst Week of My Life (2004) — Hewitt
  19. Bellman and True (1987) — Steward
  20. Murphy's Law (2001) — Justice Burnham
  21. Intimate Relations (1996) — Mr. Pugh
  22. Pie in the Sky (1994) — Fremantle
  23. Murderland (2009) — Steve Tobias
  24. Another Life (2001) — William Graydon
  25. Peak Practice (1993) — Dr. Sharland
  26. The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1986) — Aveling
  27. All's Well That Ends Well - Live at Shakespeare's Globe (2012) — Lafeu
  28. Slinger's Day (1986) — Sales Rep
  29. Strangers (1978) — DI Walker
  30. Joking Apart (1993) — Policeman
  31. Carla (2003) — Coroner
  32. Giving Tongue (1996) — Lords Clerk
  33. John Wycliffe: The Morning Star (1984) — John Purvey
  34. Diana (1984) — Reporter
  35. Stanley and the Women (1991) — Television Chairman
  36. Undercover Heart (1998) — Peter Drew
  37. She's Out (1995) — Tractor Driver
  38. Bust (2002) — Jim, Fuzz One
  39. Summer in the Suburbs (2000) — George Saunders
  40. Taming of the Shrew (2013) — Gremio