Michael York

Michael York OBE (born Michael Hugh Johnson; 27 March 1942) is an English actor. After performing on-stage with the Royal National Theatre, he had a breakthrough in films by playing Tybalt in Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet (1968). His blond, blue-eyed boyish looks and English upper social class demeanor saw him play leading roles in several major British and Hollywood films of the 1970s. His best known roles include Konrad Ludwig in Something for Everyone (1970), Geoffrey Richter-Douglas in Zeppelin (1971), Brian Roberts in Cabaret (1972), George Conway in Lost Horizon (1973), D'Artagnan in The Three Musketeers (also 1973) and its two sequels, Count Andrenyi in Murder on the Orient Express (1974), Logan 5 in Logan's Run (1976). In his later career he found success as Basil Exposition in the Austin Powers film series (1997–2002). He is a two-time Emmy Award nominee, for the ABC Afterschool Special: Are You My Mother? (1986) and the AMC series The Lot (2001). In 2002, he received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to motion pictures. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael York, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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54 (1998)

Shane, a Jersey boy with big dreams, crosses the river in hopes of finding a more exciting life at Studio 54. When Steve Rubell, the mastermind behind the infamous disco, plucks Shane from the sea of faces clamoring to get inside his club, Shane not only gets his ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Christopher
CAST:  Ryan Phillippe  •  Salma Hayek Pinault  •  Mike Myers  •  Neve Campbell

Shane, a Jersey boy with big dreams, crosses the river in hopes of finding a more exciting life at Studio 54. When Steve Rubell, the mastermind behind the infamous disco, plucks Shane from the sea of faces clamoring to get inside his club, Shane not only gets his ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Christopher
CAST:  Ryan Phillippe  •  Salma Hayek Pinault  •  Mike Myers  •  Neve Campbell

Accident (1967)

Stephen is a professor at Oxford University who is caught in a rut and feels trapped by his life in both academia and marriage. One of his students, William, is engaged to the beautiful Anna, and Stephen becomes enamored of the younger woman. These three people ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joseph Losey
CAST:  Dirk Bogarde  •  Stanley Baker  •  Jacqueline Sassard  •  Michael York

Stephen is a professor at Oxford University who is caught in a rut and feels trapped by his life in both academia and marriage. One of his students, William, is engaged to the beautiful Anna, and Stephen becomes enamored of the younger woman. These three people ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joseph Losey
CAST:  Dirk Bogarde  •  Stanley Baker  •  Jacqueline Sassard  •  Michael York

Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)

The world's most shagadelic spy continues his fight against Dr. Evil. This time, the diabolical doctor and his clone, Mini-Me, team up with a new foe—'70s kingpin Goldmember. While pursuing the team of villains to stop them from world domination, Austin gets help ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jay Roach
CAST:  Mike Myers  •  Beyoncé  •  Seth Green  •  Michael York

The world's most shagadelic spy continues his fight against Dr. Evil. This time, the diabolical doctor and his clone, Mini-Me, team up with a new foe—'70s kingpin Goldmember. While pursuing the team of villains to stop them from world domination, Austin gets help ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jay Roach
CAST:  Mike Myers  •  Beyoncé  •  Seth Green  •  Michael York

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)

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As a swingin' fashion photographer by day and a groovy British superagent by night, Austin Powers is the '60s' most shagadelic spy, baby! But can he stop megalomaniac Dr. Evil after the bald villain freezes himself and unthaws in the '90s? With the help of sexy ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jay Roach
CAST:  Mike Myers  •  Elizabeth Hurley  •  Michael York  •  Mimi Rogers

As a swingin' fashion photographer by day and a groovy British superagent by night, Austin Powers is the '60s' most shagadelic spy, baby! But can he stop megalomaniac Dr. Evil after the bald villain freezes himself and unthaws in the '90s? With the help of sexy ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jay Roach
CAST:  Mike Myers  •  Elizabeth Hurley  •  Michael York  •  Mimi Rogers

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)

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When diabolical genius Dr. Evil travels back in time to steal superspy Austin Powers's ‘mojo,’ Austin must return to the swingin' '60s himself - with the help of American agent, Felicity Shagwell - to stop the dastardly plan. Once there, Austin faces off against Dr ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jay Roach
CAST:  Mike Myers  •  Heather Graham  •  Michael York  •  Robert Wagner

When diabolical genius Dr. Evil travels back in time to steal superspy Austin Powers's ‘mojo,’ Austin must return to the swingin' '60s himself - with the help of American agent, Felicity Shagwell - to stop the dastardly plan. Once there, Austin faces off against Dr ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jay Roach
CAST:  Mike Myers  •  Heather Graham  •  Michael York  •  Robert Wagner

Cabaret (1972)

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Inside the Kit Kat Club of 1931 Berlin, starry-eyed singer Sally Bowles and an impish emcee sound the clarion call to decadent fun, while outside a certain political party grows into a brutal force.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bob Fosse
CAST:  Liza Minnelli  •  Michael York  •  Helmut Griem  •  Joel Grey

Inside the Kit Kat Club of 1931 Berlin, starry-eyed singer Sally Bowles and an impish emcee sound the clarion call to decadent fun, while outside a certain political party grows into a brutal force.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bob Fosse
CAST:  Liza Minnelli  •  Michael York  •  Helmut Griem  •  Joel Grey

Logan's Run (1976)

In the 23rd century, inhabitants of a domed city freely experience all of life's pleasures — but no one is allowed to live past 30. Citizens can try for a chance at being "renewed" in a civic ceremony on their 30th birthday. Escape is the only other option.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Anderson
CAST:  Michael York  •  Richard Jordan  •  Jenny Agutter  •  Roscoe Lee Browne

In the 23rd century, inhabitants of a domed city freely experience all of life's pleasures — but no one is allowed to live past 30. Citizens can try for a chance at being "renewed" in a civic ceremony on their 30th birthday. Escape is the only other option.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Anderson
CAST:  Michael York  •  Richard Jordan  •  Jenny Agutter  •  Roscoe Lee Browne

Romeo and Juliet (1968)

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Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Franco Zeffirelli
CAST:  Leonard Whiting  •  Olivia Hussey  •  John McEnery  •  Michael York

Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Franco Zeffirelli
CAST:  Leonard Whiting  •  Olivia Hussey  •  John McEnery  •  Michael York

Spaceballs (1987)

When the nefarious Dark Helmet hatches a plan to snatch Princess Vespa and steal her planet's air, space-bum-for-hire Lone Starr and his clueless sidekick fly to the rescue. Along the way, they meet Yogurt, who puts Lone Starr wise to the power of "The Schwartz." ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mel Brooks
CAST:  Mel Brooks  •  Rick Moranis  •  Bill Pullman  •  Daphne Zuniga

When the nefarious Dark Helmet hatches a plan to snatch Princess Vespa and steal her planet's air, space-bum-for-hire Lone Starr and his clueless sidekick fly to the rescue. Along the way, they meet Yogurt, who puts Lone Starr wise to the power of "The Schwartz." ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mel Brooks
CAST:  Mel Brooks  •  Rick Moranis  •  Bill Pullman  •  Daphne Zuniga

The Guru (1969)

Britain's top pop artiste, Tom Pickle, travels to Bombay, India, circa 1960s to learn to play the sitar from renowned maestro Ustad Zafar Khan.  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Ivory
CAST:  Rita Tushingham  •  Michael York  •  Utpal Dutt  •  Madhur Jaffrey

Britain's top pop artiste, Tom Pickle, travels to Bombay, India, circa 1960s to learn to play the sitar from renowned maestro Ustad Zafar Khan.  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Ivory
CAST:  Rita Tushingham  •  Michael York  •  Utpal Dutt  •  Madhur Jaffrey

Lost Horizon (1973)

While escaping war-torn China, a group of Europeans crash in the Himalayas, where they are rescued and taken to the mysterious Valley of the Blue Moon, Shangri-La.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charles Jarrott
CAST:  Peter Finch  •  Liv Ullmann  •  Sally Kellerman  •  George Kennedy

While escaping war-torn China, a group of Europeans crash in the Himalayas, where they are rescued and taken to the mysterious Valley of the Blue Moon, Shangri-La.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charles Jarrott
CAST:  Peter Finch  •  Liv Ullmann  •  Sally Kellerman  •  George Kennedy

Puss in Boots (1999)

Handsome Gunther is a young man with only one possession...a walking and talking cat! This crazy Puss is the cleverest creature in the Kingdom and he's determined to make Gunther into a Prince.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Phil Nibbelink
CAST:  Michael York  •  Vivian Schilling  •  Dan Haggerty  •  Judge Reinhold

Handsome Gunther is a young man with only one possession...a walking and talking cat! This crazy Puss is the cleverest creature in the Kingdom and he's determined to make Gunther into a Prince.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Phil Nibbelink
CAST:  Michael York  •  Vivian Schilling  •  Dan Haggerty  •  Judge Reinhold

Wrongfully Accused (1998)

Ryan Harrison, a violin god, superstar and sex symbol does not want to cheat on sexy Lauren Goodhue's husband with her. Mr. Goodhue is found murdered and Ryan suddenly finds himself being the main suspect. After being sentenced to death he manages to flee while ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Pat Proft
CAST:  Leslie Nielsen  •  Michael York  •  Richard Crenna  •  Kelly LeBrock

Ryan Harrison, a violin god, superstar and sex symbol does not want to cheat on sexy Lauren Goodhue's husband with her. Mr. Goodhue is found murdered and Ryan suddenly finds himself being the main suspect. After being sentenced to death he manages to flee while ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Pat Proft
CAST:  Leslie Nielsen  •  Michael York  •  Richard Crenna  •  Kelly LeBrock

Babylon 5: In the Beginning (1998)

Londo Mollari, the Centauri Emperor, recounts the initial contact between the Humans and Minbari, which resulted in a major incident and subsequent war, for an eager pair of youngsters wanting a story about love and conflict.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Vejar
CAST:  Bruce Boxleitner  •  Mira Furlan  •  Richard Biggs  •  Andreas Katsulas

Londo Mollari, the Centauri Emperor, recounts the initial contact between the Humans and Minbari, which resulted in a major incident and subsequent war, for an eager pair of youngsters wanting a story about love and conflict.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Vejar
CAST:  Bruce Boxleitner  •  Mira Furlan  •  Richard Biggs  •  Andreas Katsulas

Sword of Gideon (1986)

Chronicles a Mossad team hand picked to hunt down the terrorists involved in the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre of Israeli athletes.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Anderson
CAST:  Steven Bauer  •  Michael York  •  Rod Steiger  •  Colleen Dewhurst

Chronicles a Mossad team hand picked to hunt down the terrorists involved in the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre of Israeli athletes.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Anderson
CAST:  Steven Bauer  •  Michael York  •  Rod Steiger  •  Colleen Dewhurst

Come See the Paradise (1990)

Come See The Paradise is a deeply touching love story set against the backdrop of a dramatic and controversial period in American history, It follows the romance and eventual marriage of Jack McGurn (Dennis Quad), a hot blooded Irish American, and a beautiful ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alan Parker
CAST:  Dennis Quaid  •  Tamlyn Tomita  •  Sab Shimono  •  Brady Tsurutani

Come See The Paradise is a deeply touching love story set against the backdrop of a dramatic and controversial period in American history, It follows the romance and eventual marriage of Jack McGurn (Dennis Quad), a hot blooded Irish American, and a beautiful ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alan Parker
CAST:  Dennis Quaid  •  Tamlyn Tomita  •  Sab Shimono  •  Brady Tsurutani

The Last Remake of Beau Geste (1977)

Digby Geste joins his brother, Beau, in the Foreign Legion following the theft of a priceless family heirloom.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Marty Feldman
CAST:  Ann-Margret  •  Marty Feldman  •  Michael York  •  Peter Ustinov

Digby Geste joins his brother, Beau, in the Foreign Legion following the theft of a priceless family heirloom.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Marty Feldman
CAST:  Ann-Margret  •  Marty Feldman  •  Michael York  •  Peter Ustinov

The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire (2000)

Littlefoot and his pals set off in search of a "stone of cold fire" that fell from the night sky. Since he's the only one who has seen it though, nobody really believes him. Petrie's uncle Pterano offers support only because he thinks the stone has secret powers ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charles Grosvenor
CAST:  Kenneth Mars  •  Miriam Flynn  •  Jeff Bennett  •  Jim Cummings

Littlefoot and his pals set off in search of a "stone of cold fire" that fell from the night sky. Since he's the only one who has seen it though, nobody really believes him. Petrie's uncle Pterano offers support only because he thinks the stone has secret powers ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charles Grosvenor
CAST:  Kenneth Mars  •  Miriam Flynn  •  Jeff Bennett  •  Jim Cummings

Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year (2002)

It's Christmastime in the Hundred Acre Wood and all of the gang is getting ready with presents and decorations. The gang makes a list of what they want for Christmas and send it to Santa Claus - except that Pooh forgot to ask for something. So he heads out to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jamie Mitchell  •  Gary Katona  •  Ed Wexler
CAST:  Jim Cummings  •  Peter Cullen  •  John Fiedler  •  William Green

It's Christmastime in the Hundred Acre Wood and all of the gang is getting ready with presents and decorations. The gang makes a list of what they want for Christmas and send it to Santa Claus - except that Pooh forgot to ask for something. So he heads out to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jamie Mitchell  •  Gary Katona  •  Ed Wexler
CAST:  Jim Cummings  •  Peter Cullen  •  John Fiedler  •  William Green

Red and Blue (1968)

Musical short, filmed for the abandoned portmanteau film Red, White and Zero (1967).  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tony Richardson
CAST:  Vanessa Redgrave  •  Douglas Fairbanks Jr.  •  John Bird  •  Michael York

Musical short, filmed for the abandoned portmanteau film Red, White and Zero (1967).  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tony Richardson
CAST:  Vanessa Redgrave  •  Douglas Fairbanks Jr.  •  John Bird  •  Michael York
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