Keith Michell Biography

Fast Facts

• Got his start in acting on stage in the Bill Daily comedy "Lover's Leap" in 1947
• Moved to Britain in 1949 and became a member of the Young Vic Theatre Company before making his London debut as Charles II in "And So To Bed" in 1951
• Actor best known for his portrayals of King Henry VII in film and television, including "The Six Wives of Henry VIII․"
• In addition to acting, he also made an impact in the theater world when he became the artistic director of the Chichester Festival Theatre in 1974