Michael Bertenshaw
Acting
Biography
Born 1945 and raised in North of England (Lancashire and Yorkshire) but attended public school in Cambridge from age 13 to 18. BA (hons) in English and Fine Art Combined from University of Leeds (1967) Lectured in General Studies, English and Art at College of Further Education for eight years. Won first prize in two consecutive New Writer competitions for BBC (one Radio and one TV). Entered RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) as Acting Student on scholarship (1975). Left RADA as Ronson Award Winner (Most Promising Actor of Year)(1977). 1977-1980: Member of RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company). 1980-1990: mainly leading roles in major regional theatres with occasional minor TV appearances. 1990 onwards: mainly television and film appearances with some London theatre work (primarily letting loose as dame or villain in the famous Stratford Theatre Royal's traditional pantomimes).
Born: June 15, 1945
Place of Birth: Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, UK
Known For
Filmography
as Derek Balkwill
as Master of the Household
as Duke of Venice / Tubal
as Gremio
as Steve Tobias
as Mr. Cole
as Priest
as Escalus
as Coroner
as Malcolm Powell
as Reporter at Docks
as William Graydon
as Gov. William Houseman
as Dr Butchard
as Michael Rycroft
as Mr. Pugh
as Fremantle
as Dr. Sharland
as Casualty Officer
as Chalmers
as Coroner's Officer
as Steward
as Detective
as Sales Rep
as Malcolm Harbey
as Aveling
as John Purvey
as Doctor