Michael Gover
English actor (1913–1987)
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Michael Ole Phillipson Gover (31 August 1913 – 2 May 1987) was an English actor best known for his portrayal of Arthur Russell in the BBC television series Survivors.[1] He started acting late in life after failing in his dream of being an astronaut, and first appeared in an episode of The Avengers Man in the Mirror in 1963 as "One Six".[2] He returned to the show two episodes later, in the same role.[3]
Michael Gover | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 August 1913 Denmark |
| Died | 2 May 1987 (aged 73) Sussex, England |
His other television appearances include 10 episodes of Z-Cars, The Troubleshooters, Dixon of Dock Green, Softly, Softly, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) and Doomwatch.[4]
His movie roles include the prison governor in A Clockwork Orange (1971) and one of the Elders in Superman (1978).[5][6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | The Magnificent Two | Doctor Pablo | |
| 1968 | The Strange Affair | Det. Chief Supt. | |
| 1969 | The Assassination Bureau | Venice Hotel Manager | Uncredited |
| 1969 | Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed | Guest - Reading newspaper | |
| 1971 | A Clockwork Orange | Prison Governor | |
| 1974 | 11 Harrowhouse | Doctor on Plane | |
| 1975 | Survivors | Arthur Russell | |
| 1978 | Superman | 6th Elder | (Krypton Council) |
