Michael Long (actor)
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11 October 1947
Michael Long | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael Merrick Long 11 October 1947 Sydney |
| Died | 17 April 1991 (aged 43) Sydney |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Carolyn |
Michael Merrick Long (11 October 1947 – 17 April 1991) was an Australian actor on stage, television and movies, as well as voice-only.
Long appeared in early television roles in Matlock Police, Homicide, Division 4 and Bluey. Further television credits included Cop Shop, Prisoner (as Mick O'Brien),[1] Taurus Rising (as Sam Farrer),[2] Sons and Daughters (as Stephen Morrell) and Richmond Hill (as Craig Connors).
He appeared in several films including sci-fi thriller The Chain Reaction (1980), gangster drama Squizzy Taylor (1982),[3] the multi-award winning Careful, He Might Hear You (1983) and thriller Dead Calm (1989), the latter alongside Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill and Billy Zane.
Long starred in numerous stage productions throughout his career, including King Lear (1967), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1968), Measure for Measure (1972) and Hedda Gabler (1988), and the 1971 J. C. Williamson's / Harry M. Miller Australian stage production of Conduct Unbecoming playing Subaltern Millington.[4] He also worked as a stage manager and lighting designer.[5]
He voiced a character in 1973 animated TV movie The Gentlemen of Titipu. He also provided voiceover in television and radio commercials, documentaries and corporate videos, initially working for the ABC. This became his main work, continuing through his illness until a few weeks before his death.[6]
Death
Long died of lung cancer in 1991 at the age of 43.[6]
Filmography
Television
| Title | Year | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968–1974 | Homicide | Various characters | 8 episodes |
| 1970 | The Long Arm | Nick | Episode 18: "Only a Wave Away" |
| 1971–1973 | Matlock Police | Various characters | 4 episodes |
| 1971–1973 | Division 4 | Various characters | 4 episodes |
| 1972 | Boney | Martin Miller | Episode 2: "Boney and the White Savage" |
| 1972; 1975 | Behind the Legend | Heir | Anthology series, 2 episodes |
| 1973 | Ryan | Squib | Episode 5: "King's Bishop to Queen Three" |
| 1973 | The Gentlemen of Titipu | Voice | Animated TV film |
| 1974 | This Love Affair | Anthology series, Episode 6: "Seven-tenths of a Second" | |
| 1974 | The Violins of Saint-Jacques | Sothsane | TV movie |
| 1976 | Bluey | Sam Carruthers | Episode 3: "Final Dividend" |
| 1977 | Ballantyne's Mission | Father Chris Ballantyne | TV movie |
| 1977–1979 | Cop Shop | 4 episodes | |
| 1978 | Because He's My Friend | Matt | TV movie |
| 1979 | The Young Doctors | John Bridges | 4 episodes |
| 1981 | Prisoner | Mick O'Brien | Season 3, 8 episodes |
| 1981 | Bellamy | Carver | Miniseries, episode 2: "The Carver Gang" |
| 1982 | Taurus Rising | Sam Farrer | TV series |
| 1982-85 | Sons and Daughters | Stephen Morrell / Mr Bailey | TV series, 251 episodes |
| 1984 | Special Squad | Scarface | Episode 34: "Suzie's War" |
| 1987–1990 | Rafferty's Rules | Kilminster | 3 episodes |
| 1988 | Richmond Hill | Craig Connors | 2 episodes |
| 1988 | Emma: Queen of the South Seas | Captain Stephens | Miniseries, 2 episodes |
| 1989; 1990 | Mission: Impossible | Sanchez / Captain | Season 2, 2 episodes |
Film
| Title | Year | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Demonstrator | Hugh Prentiss | |
| 1980 | The Chain Reaction | Doctor | |
| 1982 | Squizzy Taylor | Detective Piggott | |
| 1983 | The Winds of Jarrah | Paul Marlow | |
| 1983 | Now and Forever | William Horton | |
| 1983 | Careful, He Might Hear You | Mr Hood | |
| 1989 | Dead Calm | Specialist Doctor | |
| 1989 | Liberty & Bash | Cop #2 |