Michael Balfour
Acting
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Acting Credits
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 otherwise shady characters notable for their "loud" clothes, sometimes convincingly cast as an American. H...
Known For
Filmography
Revenge of Billy the Kid
1992
as Gyles MacDonald
The Krays
1990
as Referee
Batman
1989
as Scientist
Casanova
1987
The Holcroft Covenant
1985
as Hard Hat
Dempsey and Makepeace
1985
as Jim Kelly
The Prisoner of Zenda
1979
Resting Rough
1979
Kelly Monteith
1979
The Stick Up
1977
as Sam
Candleshoe
1977
as Mr. McCress
Joseph Andrews
1977
as Ruffian
The Copter Kids
1976
as Benny Baker
The Canterbury Tales
1972
as The Carpenter
All Coppers Are...
1972
as Heart Attack Victim (uncredited)
New Scotland Yard
1972
as Fred Larch
Late Night Theatre
1972
as Alf
Macbeth
1971
as First Murderer
The Persuaders!
1971
as Donkey Cart Driver
Man of Violence
1970
as Cafe Owner
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
1970
as Cabby
The Adventurers
1970
as Detective
The Oblong Box
1969
as Ruddock
Hoverbug
1969
as Mr. Gutteridge
Department S
1969
as Eccles
The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder
1969
as Albert
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
1969
as Tom Meatyard
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
1969
as Meatyard
Rogues' Gallery
1968
as Tom Meatyard
The Jazz Age
1968
as Porky
Cold Comfort Farm
1968
as Earl P. Neck
The Prisoner
1967
as Will
Mickey Dunne
1967
as Porridge
Escape
1967
as Beaver
Press for Time
1966
as Sewerman
Fahrenheit 451
1966
as Book Person: Machiavelli's 'The Prince' (uncredited)
Kaleidoscope
1966
as Poker Player
Strangler's Web
1965
as John Vichelski
Reluctant Bandit
1965
as Luigi
It's Not Me - It's Them!
1965
as Reginald
Five Have a Mystery to Solve
1964
as Emilio
Echo of Diana
1963
as Newsagent
The Rescue Squad
1963
as Barrow-Boy
A Stitch in Time
1963
as Workman with Mallet (uncredited)
Design for Loving
1962
as Bernie
The Fast Lady
1962
as Bandit
She Always Gets Their Man
1962
as Runkle
Steptoe and Son
1962
as Charlie Miller
The Monster of Highgate Ponds
1961
as Bert
Pit of Darkness
1961
as Fisher
The Ship That Couldn't Stop
1961
as Mr. Bollanger
The Avengers
1961
as Tom
Carry On Constable
1960
as Matt
Too Hot to Handle
1960
as Tourist Guide
Sink the Bismarck!
1960
as Able Seaman - Lookout on 'Suffolk' (uncredited)
The Flesh and the Fiends
1960
as Drunken Sailor
Surprise Package
1960
as Oscar
Danger Man
1960
as Gaston
The Cheaters
1960
as Harry
The Cheaters
1960
as Freddy
Theatre '70
1960
as Chuck
Look Back in Anger
1959
as Picky Shopper (uncredited)
Interpol Calling
1959
as Russ
Interpol Calling
1959
as Inspector Hill
The Steel Bayonet
1958
as Pte. Thomas
Fiend Without a Face
1958
as Sgt. Kasper
The Big Money
1958
as 'Wilberforce'
The Larkins
1958
as Sharkey
Man from Tangier
1957
as Spade
Light Fingers
1957
as The Major
Quatermass 2
1957
as Harry
The Secret of the Forest
1956
as Len
Breakaway
1956
as Barney
Hancock's Half Hour
1956
Armchair Theatre
1956
Armchair Theatre
1956
as Ward
Armchair Theatre
1956
as Mr. Bollanger
Secret Venture
1955
as Stevens
Barbados Quest
1955
as Barney Wilson
The Delavine Affair
1955
as Sammy
The Reluctant Bride
1955
as Boxer
It's a Great Day
1955
as Charlie Mead's Mate
One Good Turn
1955
as Boxing Spectator (uncredited)
Dixon of Dock Green
1955
as Joe Ward
Dixon of Dock Green
1955
as Pip Rutley
Dixon of Dock Green
1955
as Bill Nelson
Dixon of Dock Green
1955
as Nicky Medwin
Dixon of Dock Green
1955
as Hobbs
Strange Experiences
1955
as Man
Meet Mr. Callaghan
1954
as Coffee Stallkeeper
Delayed Action
1954
as Honey
The Diamond Wizard
1954
as Hoxie
Impulse
1954
as uncredited
Scarlet Web
1954
as Barman
River Beat
1954
as Adams
Devil's Point
1954
as Bennett, short henchman
The Sea Shall Not Have Them
1954
as Dray
Recoil
1953
as Parkes
3 Steps to the Gallows
1953
as Carter, boxing fan
Park Plaza 605
1953
as Ted Birston
Black 13
1953
as Joe
Three's Company
1953
as The Drunk
Johnny on the Run
1953
The Red Beret
1953
as American Sergeant
Albert R.N.
1953
as Hank
Love in Pawn
1953
as Alaric
Genevieve
1953
as Trumpeter (Uncredited)
The Steel Key
1953
as 'The Mae McCleod' Captain
Hot Ice
1953
as Jacobson
Small Town Story
1953
as Turner
Top Secret
1952
as Jersey Sailor
Moulin Rouge
1952
as Dodo (uncredited)
13 East Street
1952
as Joey Long
Venetian Bird
1952
as Moretto
A Case For P.C. 49
1951
as Chubby Price
The Quiet Woman
1951
as Lefty Brown
Scrapbook for 1933
1950
as (voice)
Help Yourself
1950
as Charlie
Her Favourite Husband
1950
as Pete
Prelude to Fame
1950
as Lucio
Sunday Night Theatre
1950
as Rudolfo
Obsession
1949
as American Sailor Promoting Book
Melody Club
1949
as Max
I Was a Male War Bride
1949
as Male Billet Sergeant (uncredited)
Don't Ever Leave Me
1949
as Jim Kennedy
Helter Skelter
1949
as Barman (uncredited)
Stop Press Girl
1949
as Crook (uncredited)
No Orchids for Miss Blandish
1948
as Barney
The Small Voice
1948
as Frankie
William Comes to Town
1948
as Stall-holder
Sleeping Car to Trieste
1948
as Spiegel
Woman Hater
1948
as Reporter (uncredited)
Just William's Luck
1947
as Tonks