Michael Standing

Known for ActingBorn 1939-06-19 (age 86)London, England, UK

Michael Standing is a British film and television actor and writer, best known for his role in the feature film _The Italian Job_ and the infamous scene in which Michael Caine tells him "You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!" He also starred in both versions of _Up The Junction_ (TV play and film) albeit as different characters, and _Poor Cow_. His last role was in the 1990 movie _Aftershock_. As a writer, Standing penned a 1967 Wednesday Play entitled _Another Day, Another Dollar_ and episodes of _Marked Personal_ in 1973-74. He emigrated to America and married Sherri Spillane, ex-wife of novelist Mickey Spillane.Read more

Movies & web series

Will Shakespeare

Another Day, Another Dollar

Story Parade

The Saint

Made

Up the Junction

The Violent Enemy

Gideon's Way

The Tomorrow People

The Italian Job

The Champions

Poor Cow

Ace of Wands

Up the Junction

The Wednesday Play

Aftershock

Life of Shakespeare

The Loving Lesson

Londoners