Michael Gover
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Michael Gover | |
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| Born | 31 August 1913 Denmark |
| Died | 2 May 1987 (aged 73) Sussex |
Michael Ole Phillipson Gover (31 August 1913 – 2 May 1987) was an English actor best known for his portrayal of Arthur Russell in the BBC television series Survivors.[1] He started acting late in life after failing in his dream of being an astronaut, and first appeared in an episode of The Avengers Man in the Mirror in 1963 as "One Six".[2] He returned to the show two episodes later, in the same role.[3]
His other television appearances include 10 episodes of Z-Cars, The Troubleshooters, Dixon of Dock Green, Softly, Softly, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) and Doomwatch.[4]
His movie roles include the prison governor in A Clockwork Orange (1971) and one of the Elders in Superman (1978).[5][6]
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1967 | The Magnificent Two | Doctor Pablo | |
| 1968 | The Strange Affair | Det. Chief Supt. | |
| 1969 | The Assassination Bureau | Venice Hotel Manager | Uncredited |
| 1969 | Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed | Guest - Reading newspaper | |
| 1971 | A Clockwork Orange | Prison Governor | |
| 1974 | 11 Harrowhouse | Doctor on Plane | |
| 1975 | Survivors | Arthur Russell | |
| 1978 | Superman | 6th Elder | (Krypton Council) |
References[]
- ^ "BFI Screenonline: Survivors (1975-77) Credits". www.screenonline.org.uk.
- ^ "The Avengers : Series 2 : Man in the Mirror : cast". www.dissolute.com.au.
- ^ Cornell, Paul; Day, Martin; Topping, Keith (October 31, 2013). The Avengers Dossier. Orion. ISBN 9780575133211 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Michael Gover". www.aveleyman.com.
- ^ "Michael Gover". BFI.
- ^ "Michael Gover | Movies and Filmography". AllMovie.
External links[]
- Michael Gover at IMDb
- Website connected to Equity - Actors Union in Great Britain. Mentions Govers full name - Just scroll down the alphabetical list until you find the name. Its alphabetical by the actors first name so look for "Michael"
- Shows death year. Govers name is the next to last from the bottom.
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