Michael Standing
Birthday: 1939-06-19 | Place of Birth: London, England, UKMichael Standing is a British film and television actor and writer, best known for his role in the feature film _The Italian Job_ and the infamous scene in which Michael Caine tells him "You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!" He also starred in both versions of _Up The Junction_ (TV play and film) albeit as different characters, and _Poor Cow_. His last role was in the 1990 movie _Aftershock_. As a writer, Standing penned a 1967 Wednesday Play entitled _Another Day, Another Dollar_ and episodes of _Marked Personal_ in 1973-74. He emigrated to America and married Sherri Spillane, ex-wife of novelist Mickey Spillane.
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Known For
Acting
Year
Title
Role
1990
Aftershock
as Gruber
1971
The Loving Lesson
as Jack
1968
Up the Junction
as John
1967
The Violent Enemy
as Fletcher
1965
Up the Junction
as Terry
