Michael Craig (actor)
| Michael Craig | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Michael Francis Gregson 27 January 1928 Poona, British India (now Maharashtra, India) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1949–present |
Michael Francis Gregson (born 27 January 1928), known professionally as Michael Craig, is a British actor and scriptwriter, known for his work in theatre, film and television both in the United Kingdom and Australia.
Craig was born Michael Francis Gregson in Poona, British India, the son of Donald Gregson, a captain in the 3rd Indian Cavalry. He came to Britain with his family when aged three, and went to Canada when he was ten. At sixteen he joined the British Merchant Navy.
Michael Craig began his career in the theatre — his first job was as an assistant stage manager at the Castle Theatre, Farnham in 1950.
His many stage credits include A Whistle in the Dark (Apollo Theatre, 1961), Wars of the Roses (Season at Stratford 1963–64), Funny Girl (with Barbra Streisand at the Prince of Wales Theatre 1964), the Homecoming (Music Box Theatre New Year 1966–67) and the lead role in Trying at the Finborough Theatre in 2008.
Michael Craig's film career started in 1950 as an extra. He gained his first speaking part in 1953 in Malta Story. He appeared in a number of films, including Campbell's Kingdom (1957), Sea of Sand (1958), The Silent Enemy (1958), Sapphire (1959), Doctor in Love (1960), The Iron Maiden (1962), Modesty Blaise (1966), Turkey Shoot (1982), Ride a Wild Pony (1975) and Appointment with Death (1988).
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