Keith Michell
Birth Name:
Keith Joseph Michell
Birth Place:
Adelaide, Australia
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack
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
Awards
- 1958BAFTA Film Award - Most Promising Newcomer to Film:Nominated
- 1971BAFTA TV Award - Best Actor:Winner
- 1972Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
- 1972Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:Winner
- 1974Evening Standard British Film Award - Best Actor:Winner
- 1988AFI Award - Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini Series:Nominated