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Michael Balfour

Bio: 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

Born: Mon, Feb 11 1918

Birthplace: Dover, Kent, England, UK

Death: Fri, Oct 24 1997

Michael Balfour is 79 years old

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Revenge of Billy the Kid

Michael Balfour was 73 in Revenge of Billy the Kid as 'Gyles MacDonald'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992

The Krays

Michael Balfour was 72 in The Krays as 'Referee'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 1990

Batman

Michael Balfour was 71 in Batman as 'Scientist'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1989

The Holcroft Covenant

Michael Balfour was 67 in The Holcroft Covenant as 'Hard Hat'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1985

The Prisoner of Zenda

Michael Balfour was 61 in The Prisoner of Zenda

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1979

Resting Rough

Michael Balfour was 61 in Resting Rough

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1979

Candleshoe

Michael Balfour was 59 in Candleshoe as 'Mr. McCress'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1977

The Stick Up

Michael Balfour was 59 in The Stick Up as 'Sam'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 1977

The Copter Kids

Michael Balfour was 57 in The Copter Kids as 'Benny Baker'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1976

The Canterbury Tales

Michael Balfour was 54 in The Canterbury Tales as 'The Carpenter'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1972

All Coppers Are...

Michael Balfour was 53 in All Coppers Are... as 'Heart Attack Victim (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 24 1972

Macbeth

Michael Balfour was 53 in Macbeth as 'First Murderer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 20 1971

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

Michael Balfour was 52 in The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes as 'Cabby'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 29 1970

Man of Violence

Michael Balfour was 52 in Man of Violence as 'Cafe Owner'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1970

The Adventurers

Michael Balfour was 52 in The Adventurers as 'Detective'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 25 1970

The Oblong Box

Michael Balfour was 51 in The Oblong Box as 'Ruddock'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1969

Hoverbug

Michael Balfour was 51 in Hoverbug as 'Mr. Gutteridge'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1969

Fahrenheit 451

Michael Balfour was 48 in Fahrenheit 451 as 'Book Person: Machiavelli's 'The Prince' (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 1966

Kaleidoscope

Michael Balfour was 48 in Kaleidoscope as 'Poker Player'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1966

Press for Time

Michael Balfour was 47 in Press for Time as 'Sewerman'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966

Strangler's Web

Michael Balfour was 47 in Strangler's Web as 'John Vichelski'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1965

Five Have a Mystery to Solve

Michael Balfour was 46 in Five Have a Mystery to Solve as 'Emilio'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1964

Echo of Diana

Michael Balfour was 45 in Echo of Diana as 'Newsagent'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1963

The Fast Lady

Michael Balfour was 44 in The Fast Lady as 'Bandit'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1962

Design for Loving

Michael Balfour was 44 in Design for Loving as 'Bernie'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1962

She Always Gets Their Man

Michael Balfour was 43 in She Always Gets Their Man as 'Runkle'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1962

Pit of Darkness

Michael Balfour was 43 in Pit of Darkness as 'Fisher'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1961

The Monster of Highgate Ponds

Michael Balfour was 43 in The Monster of Highgate Ponds as 'Bert'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1961

Too Hot to Handle

Michael Balfour was 42 in Too Hot to Handle as 'Tourist Guide'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1960

Surprise Package

Michael Balfour was 42 in Surprise Package as 'Oscar'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 29 1960

Carry On Constable

Michael Balfour was 42 in Carry On Constable as 'Matt'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 22 1960

Sink the Bismarck!

Michael Balfour was 42 in Sink the Bismarck! as 'Able Seaman - Lookout on 'Suffolk' (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1960

The Flesh and the Fiends

Michael Balfour was 41 in The Flesh and the Fiends as 'Drunken Sailor'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 1960

Look Back in Anger

Michael Balfour was 41 in Look Back in Anger as 'Picky Shopper (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 1959

Fiend Without a Face

Michael Balfour was 40 in Fiend Without a Face as 'Sgt. Kasper'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 1958

The Big Money

Michael Balfour was 40 in The Big Money as ''Wilberforce''.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 09 1958

The Steel Bayonet

Michael Balfour was 39 in The Steel Bayonet as 'Pte. Thomas'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1958

Man from Tangier

Michael Balfour was 39 in Man from Tangier as 'Spade'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 25 1957

Light Fingers

Michael Balfour was 39 in Light Fingers as 'The Major'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1957

Quatermass 2

Michael Balfour was 39 in Quatermass 2 as 'Harry'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1957

Breakaway

Michael Balfour was 38 in Breakaway as 'Barney'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 16 1956

The Secret of the Forest

Michael Balfour was 37 in The Secret of the Forest as 'Len'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956

Secret Venture

Michael Balfour was 37 in Secret Venture as 'Stevens'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1955

The Reluctant Bride

Michael Balfour was 37 in The Reluctant Bride as 'Boxer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1955

Barbados Quest

Michael Balfour was 37 in Barbados Quest as 'Barney Wilson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1955

The Delavine Affair

Michael Balfour was 36 in The Delavine Affair as 'Sammy'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 03 1955

It's a Great Day

Michael Balfour was 36 in It's a Great Day as 'Charlie Mead's Mate'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1955

Devil's Point

Michael Balfour was 36 in Devil's Point as 'Bennett, short henchman'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 07 1954

Delayed Action

Michael Balfour was 36 in Delayed Action as 'Honey'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1954

Scarlet Web

Michael Balfour was 36 in Scarlet Web as 'Barman'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1954

The Sea Shall Not Have Them

Michael Balfour was 36 in The Sea Shall Not Have Them as 'Dray'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1954

Meet Mr. Callaghan

Michael Balfour was 36 in Meet Mr. Callaghan as 'Coffee Stallkeeper'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1954

The Diamond Wizard

Michael Balfour was 36 in The Diamond Wizard as 'Hoxie'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1954

River Beat

Michael Balfour was 35 in River Beat as 'Adams'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1954

Impulse

Michael Balfour was 35 in Impulse as 'uncredited'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1954

3 Steps to the Gallows

Michael Balfour was 35 in 3 Steps to the Gallows as 'Carter, boxing fan'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1953

Black 13

Michael Balfour was 35 in Black 13 as 'Joe'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 1953

Love in Pawn

Michael Balfour was 35 in Love in Pawn as 'Alaric'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 23 1953

Albert R.N.

Michael Balfour was 35 in Albert R.N. as 'Hank'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 23 1953

Three's Company

Michael Balfour was 35 in Three's Company as 'The Drunk'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 26 1953

Park Plaza 605

Michael Balfour was 35 in Park Plaza 605 as 'Ted Birston'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1953

The Red Beret

Michael Balfour was 35 in The Red Beret as 'American Sergeant'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 11 1953

Recoil

Michael Balfour was 35 in Recoil as 'Parkes'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1953

Johnny on the Run

Michael Balfour was 35 in Johnny on the Run

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1953

Genevieve

Michael Balfour was 35 in Genevieve as 'Trumpeter (Uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 28 1953

The Steel Key

Michael Balfour was 35 in The Steel Key as ''The Mae McCleod' Captain'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1953

Moulin Rouge

Michael Balfour was 34 in Moulin Rouge as 'Dodo (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 23 1952

Top Secret

Michael Balfour was 34 in Top Secret as 'Jersey Sailor'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1952

Venetian Bird

Michael Balfour was 34 in Venetian Bird as 'Moretto'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1952

13 East Street

Michael Balfour was 34 in 13 East Street as 'Joey Long'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1952

A Case For P.C. 49

Michael Balfour was 33 in A Case For P.C. 49 as 'Chubby Price'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1951

The Quiet Woman

Michael Balfour was 33 in The Quiet Woman as 'Lefty Brown'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1951

Her Favourite Husband

Michael Balfour was 32 in Her Favourite Husband as 'Pete'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1950

Help Yourself

Michael Balfour was 32 in Help Yourself as 'Charlie'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 15 1950

Scrapbook for 1933

Michael Balfour was 31 in Scrapbook for 1933 as '(voice)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 06 1950

I Was a Male War Bride

Michael Balfour was 31 in I Was a Male War Bride as 'Male Billet Sergeant (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 1949

Obsession

Michael Balfour was 31 in Obsession as 'American Sailor Promoting Book'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 1949

Don't Ever Leave Me

Michael Balfour was 31 in Don't Ever Leave Me as 'Jim Kennedy'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 19 1949

Melody Club

Michael Balfour was 31 in Melody Club as 'Max'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1949

Stop Press Girl

Michael Balfour was 31 in Stop Press Girl as 'Crook (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 02 1949

Helter Skelter

Michael Balfour was 30 in Helter Skelter as 'Barman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1949

William Comes to Town

Michael Balfour was 30 in William Comes to Town

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1948

The Small Voice

Michael Balfour was 30 in The Small Voice as 'Frankie'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 27 1948

Woman Hater

Michael Balfour was 30 in Woman Hater as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 13 1948

Sleeping Car to Trieste

Michael Balfour was 30 in Sleeping Car to Trieste as 'Spiegel'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1948

No Orchids for Miss Blandish

Michael Balfour was 30 in No Orchids for Miss Blandish as 'Barney'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 1948

Just William's Luck

Michael Balfour was 29 in Just William's Luck as 'Tonks'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1947

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Dempsey and Makepeace

Michael Balfour was 66+ in Dempsey and Makepeace as 'Jim Kelly'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 1985

Kelly Monteith

Michael Balfour was 61+ in Kelly Monteith

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 15 1979

The Persuaders!

Michael Balfour was 53+ in The Persuaders! as 'Donkey Cart Driver'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1971

Department S

Michael Balfour was 51+ in Department S as 'Eccles'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1969

The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder

Michael Balfour was 51+ in The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder as 'Albert'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 23 1969

Rogues' Gallery

Michael Balfour was 49+ in Rogues' Gallery as 'Tom Meatyard'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 01 1968

The Prisoner

Michael Balfour was 49+ in The Prisoner as 'Will'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1967

Reluctant Bandit

Michael Balfour was 47+ in Reluctant Bandit as 'Luigi'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 15 1965

The Avengers

Michael Balfour was 42+ in The Avengers as 'Tom'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961

The Cheaters

Michael Balfour was 42+ in The Cheaters as 'Harry, Freddy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 10 1960

Danger Man

Michael Balfour was 42+ in Danger Man as 'Gaston'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 11 1960

Interpol Calling

Michael Balfour was 41+ in Interpol Calling as 'Russ, Inspector Hill'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1959

The Larkins

Michael Balfour was 40+ in The Larkins as 'Sharkey'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1958

Sailor of Fortune

Michael Balfour was 39+ in Sailor of Fortune as 'Alphonso Italian Ship's Engineer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 26 1957

Armchair Theatre

Michael Balfour was 38+ in Armchair Theatre as ', Ward, Mr. Bollanger'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956

Hancock's Half Hour

Michael Balfour was 38+ in Hancock's Half Hour

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 06 1956

Dixon of Dock Green

Michael Balfour was 37+ in Dixon of Dock Green as 'Joe Ward, Pip Rutley, Bill Nelson, Nicky Medwin, Hobbs'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 09 1955