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Michael Balfour
★ Acting

Michael Balfour

1918 – 1997 · Dover, Kent, England, UK · Active 1947–1992

Michael Balfour, born in 1918, was a versatile English actor whose career spanned several decades, leaving a mark on British cinema. He is recognized for his roles in cult classics such as Fahrenheit 451 (1966), where he contributed to the film's dystopian atmosphere, and Carry On Constable (1960), showcasing his knack for comedic timing. Balfour's ability to embody quirky characters made him a memorable presence in films like Fiend Without a Face (1958) and The Fast Lady (1962), solidifying his status as a staple in the world of exploitation and grindhouse cinema.

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The Adventurers

The Adventurers

1970 ★ 4.5
as Detective

The wealthy playboy son of an assassinated South American diplomat discovers that his father was murdered on orders of the corrupt president of the country- a man who was his father's friend and who, in fact, his father had helped put into power. He returns from living a jet-set life in Europe to lead a revolution against the government, only to find out that things aren't quite as black and white as he'd assumed.

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Filmography

129 credits
1990s 2 credits
1992
Revenge of Billy the Kid as Gyles MacDonald
Movie ★ 4.9
1990
The Krays as Referee
Movie ★ 6.1
1980s 3 credits
1989
Batman as Scientist
Movie ★ 7.2
1985
Movie ★ 5.5
1985
TV ★ 6.6
1970s 15 credits
1979
Movie ★ 5.8
1979
Movie ★ 7.0
1979
TV ★ 6.0
1977
Movie ★ 5.6
1977
Candleshoe as Mr. McCress
Movie ★ 6.9
1977
Joseph Andrews as Ruffian
Movie ★ 5.2
1976
The Copter Kids as Benny Baker
Movie ★ 10.0
1972
The Canterbury Tales as The Carpenter
Movie ★ 6.1
1972
All Coppers Are... as Heart Attack Victim (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1972
New Scotland Yard as Fred Larch
TV ★ 6.3
1971
Macbeth as First Murderer
Movie ★ 7.1
1971
The Persuaders! as Donkey Cart Driver
TV ★ 7.6
1970
Man of Violence as Cafe Owner
Movie ★ 5.5
1970
Movie ★ 6.8
1970
Movie ★ 4.7
1960s 36 credits
1969
The Oblong Box as Ruddock
Movie ★ 5.7
1969
Hoverbug as Mr. Gutteridge
Movie ★ 9.0
1969
Department S as Eccles
TV ★ 5.3
1969
TV ★ 5.0
1969
TV ★ 7.0
1969
TV ★ 7.0
1968
Rogues' Gallery as Tom Meatyard
TV ★ 9.5
1968
TV
1968
Cold Comfort Farm as Earl P. Neck
TV ★ 8.0
1967
TV ★ 7.7
1967
Mickey Dunne as Porridge
TV
1966
Press for Time as Sewerman
Movie ★ 5.9
1966
Fahrenheit 451 as Book Person: Machiavelli's 'The Prince' (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1966
Kaleidoscope as Poker Player
Movie ★ 5.3
1965
Strangler's Web as John Vichelski
Movie ★ 7.7
1965
TV ★ 9.0
1965
TV
1964
Movie ★ 7.0
1963
Echo of Diana as Newsagent
Movie ★ 5.8
1963
The Rescue Squad as Barrow-Boy
Movie ★ 6.0
1963
A Stitch in Time as Workman with Mallet (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.4
1962
Movie ★ 6.7
1962
Movie ★ 5.8
1962
Movie ★ 6.0
1961
Movie ★ 6.7
1961
Movie ★ 6.2
1961
Movie
1961
TV ★ 7.8
1960
Movie ★ 6.3
1960
Too Hot to Handle as Tourist Guide
Movie ★ 4.7
1960
Sink the Bismarck! as Able Seaman - Lookout on 'Suffolk' (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1960
The Flesh and the Fiends as Drunken Sailor
Movie ★ 6.6
1960
Movie ★ 6.6
1960
Danger Man as Gaston
TV ★ 7.4
1960
TV
1960
The Cheaters as Freddy
TV
1950s 61 credits
1959
Look Back in Anger as Picky Shopper (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1959
TV ★ 7.3
1959
Interpol Calling as Inspector Hill
TV ★ 7.3
1958
The Steel Bayonet as Pte. Thomas
Movie ★ 5.7
1958
Movie ★ 6.0
1958
The Big Money as 'Wilberforce'
Movie ★ 7.0
1958
The Larkins as Sharkey
TV ★ 7.6
1957
Movie ★ 5.1
1957
Light Fingers as The Major
Movie ★ 9.0
1957
Movie ★ 6.4
1957
Sailor of Fortune as Alphonso Italian Ship's Engineer
TV
1956
Movie ★ 10.0
1956
Breakaway as Barney
Movie ★ 5.5
1956
TV ★ 7.4
1956
TV ★ 6.0
1956
TV ★ 6.0
1956
Armchair Theatre as Mr. Bollanger
TV ★ 6.0
1955
Secret Venture as Stevens
Movie ★ 6.5
1955
Barbados Quest as Barney Wilson
Movie ★ 5.1
1955
Movie ★ 5.5
1955
Movie ★ 6.3
1955
It's a Great Day as Charlie Mead's Mate
Movie ★ 6.4
1955
One Good Turn as Boxing Spectator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1955
TV ★ 6.0
1955
Dixon of Dock Green as Pip Rutley
TV ★ 6.0
1955
Dixon of Dock Green as Bill Nelson
TV ★ 6.0
1955
Dixon of Dock Green as Nicky Medwin
TV ★ 6.0
1955
TV ★ 6.0
1955
TV
1954
Meet Mr. Callaghan as Coffee Stallkeeper
Movie ★ 6.5
1954
Movie ★ 5.8
1954
Movie ★ 5.9
1954
Impulse as uncredited
Movie ★ 4.6
1954
Scarlet Web as Barman
Movie ★ 5.7
1954
River Beat as Adams
Movie ★ 6.3
1954
Devil's Point as Bennett, short henchman
Movie ★ 7.0
1954
Movie ★ 7.3
1953
Recoil as Parkes
Movie ★ 5.8
1953
3 Steps to the Gallows as Carter, boxing fan
Movie ★ 6.7
1953
Park Plaza 605 as Ted Birston
Movie ★ 4.7
1953
Black 13 as Joe
Movie ★ 7.0
1953
Three's Company as The Drunk
Movie ★ 9.0
1953
Movie ★ 8.3
1953
The Red Beret as American Sergeant
Movie ★ 6.7
1953
Movie ★ 7.3
1953
Love in Pawn as Alaric
Movie ★ 7.2
1953
Genevieve as Trumpeter (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1953
The Steel Key as 'The Mae McCleod' Captain
Movie ★ 6.5
1953
Hot Ice as Jacobson
Movie ★ 7.0
1953
Movie ★ 5.9
1952
Top Secret as Jersey Sailor
Movie ★ 8.0
1952
Moulin Rouge as Dodo (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1952
13 East Street as Joey Long
Movie ★ 6.0
1952
Venetian Bird as Moretto
Movie ★ 6.2
1951
A Case For P.C. 49 as Chubby Price
Movie ★ 7.0
1951
The Quiet Woman as Lefty Brown
Movie ★ 6.2
1950
Movie ★ 6.0
1950
Help Yourself as Charlie
Movie
1950
Movie ★ 6.0
1950
Movie ★ 6.8
1950
TV ★ 3.5
1940s 12 credits
1949
Obsession as American Sailor Promoting Book
Movie ★ 6.8
1949
Movie ★ 7.3
1949
I Was a Male War Bride as Male Billet Sergeant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1949
Don't Ever Leave Me as Jim Kennedy
Movie ★ 7.7
1949
Helter Skelter as Barman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1949
Stop Press Girl as Crook (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1948
Movie ★ 6.0
1948
Movie ★ 6.4
1948
William Comes to Town as Stall-holder
Movie ★ 9.0
1948
Movie ★ 6.9
1948
Woman Hater as Reporter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.7
1947
Movie ★ 7.8