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Michael Blakemore(1928-2023)

  • Actor
  • Director
  • Writer
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Michael Blakemore was born on 19 June 1928 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor and director, known for Country Life (1994), Great Performances (1971) and Having a Wild Weekend (1965). He was married to Tanya McCallin and Shirley Bush. He died on 10 December 2023.
BornJune 19, 1928
DiedDecember 10, 2023(95)
BornJune 19, 1928
DiedDecember 10, 2023(95)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win & 1 nomination total

Known for

Country Life (1994)
Country Life
6.6
  • Alexander Voysey
  • 1994
Great Performances (1971)
Great Performances
7.9
TV Series
  • Director
Dave Clark and Barbara Ferris in Having a Wild Weekend (1965)
Having a Wild Weekend
5.6
  • Officer
  • 1965
John Cleese and Denis Quilley in Privates on Parade (1983)
Privates on Parade
4.8
  • Director
  • 1983

Credits

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Actor

  • Country Life (1994)
    Country Life
    6.6
    • Alexander Voysey
    • 1994
  • Robert Vaughn and Timothy West in The Last Bastion (1984)
    The Last Bastion
    8.1
    TV Mini Series
    • John Curtin
    • 1984
  • Dave Clark and Barbara Ferris in Having a Wild Weekend (1965)
    Having a Wild Weekend
    5.6
    • Officer
    • 1965
  • Jack Warner in Dixon of Dock Green (1955)
    Dixon of Dock Green
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Matthews
    • 1964
  • John Thaw in Redcap (1964)
    Redcap
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Captain Jameson
    • 1964
  • Suspense (1962)
    Suspense
    5.9
    TV Series
    • Stephen
    • 1963
  • Our Mister Ambler
    TV Series
    • 1961
  • The Skewbald
    TV Series
    • Mr. Blair
    • 1961
  • ITV Play of the Week (1955)
    ITV Play of the Week
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Public Relations Officer
    • Walter Clavering
    • Makepeace 'Pym' Lovell
    • 1959–1961
  • ITV Television Playhouse (1955)
    ITV Television Playhouse
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Lewis
    • Peter Gilbert
    • 1958–1961
  • Armchair Mystery Theatre (1960)
    Armchair Mystery Theatre
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Newscaster
    • 1960
  • Charles Laughton in A Midsummer Night's Dream (1959)
    A Midsummer Night's Dream
    8.9
    TV Movie
    • Tom Snout
    • 1959
  • The Heart of a Man (1959)
    The Heart of a Man
    4.6
    • Man (uncredited)
    • 1959
  • The Larkins (1958)
    The Larkins
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Shop Manager
    • 1959
  • Peter Finch and Eva Bartok in Operation Amsterdam (1959)
    Operation Amsterdam
    6.4
    • British Officer (uncredited)
    • 1959

Director

  • Blithe Spirit
    Video
    • Director
    • 2014
  • Country Life (1994)
    Country Life
    6.6
    • Director
    • 1994
  • Great Performances (1971)
    Great Performances
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1988
  • John Cleese and Denis Quilley in Privates on Parade (1983)
    Privates on Parade
    4.8
    • Director
    • 1983
  • A Personal History of the Australian Surf (1981)
    A Personal History of the Australian Surf
    7.0
    • Director
    • 1981
  • Høfeber
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1979

Writer

  • Great Performances (1971)
    Great Performances
    7.9
    TV Series
    • adapted for television by
    • 2003
  • Country Life (1994)
    Country Life
    6.6
    • screenplay
    • 1994
  • A Personal History of the Australian Surf (1981)
    A Personal History of the Australian Surf
    7.0
    • writer
    • 1981
  • Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Paul Scofield, and Anna Calder-Marshall in ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969)
    ITV Saturday Night Theatre
    6.0
    TV Series
    • adaptation
    • 1973

Personal details

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  • Born
    • June 19, 1928
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • Died
    • December 10, 2023
  • Spouses
      Tanya McCallin? - December 10, 2023 (separated, 2 children)
  • Other works
    He directed the current (2000) hit revival of the classic musical "Kiss Me Kate". The London production of this revival was taped for television broadcast on PBS.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Interview
    • 2 Articles

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  • Trivia
    He was awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 2003 New Year's Honours List for his services to drama.

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