Michael Medwin
Biography
Michael Medwin was an English actor and film producer who first appeared on stage in 1940. Born in London, he worked extensively in West End theater, with credits including Alfie and What the Butler Saw, and later performed at the National Theatre in Volpone and The Madras House. On television he was best known as radio boss Don Satchley in the detective series Shoestring, and he also played Mr Langley in Colin's Sandwich. His films included Scrooge (1970), in which he played Scrooge's nephew Harry, plus Carry On Nurse (1959), and The Longest Day (1962). The Army Game theme reached number 5 in the UK Singles Chart in 1958. He produced Charlie Bubbles (1967) and If.... (1968), which won the Palme d'Or, and worked again with Lindsay Anderson on O Lucky Man! (1973). He was appointed OBE in 2005 for services to drama.
96years old at death
- Born London
- Died Bournemouth
- Star sign: CancerThe sign runs June 21 to July 22
- Also credited as Michael Hugh Medwin
Movie Career
- Films
- 12
- Career span
- 59 years1949 to 2008
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Beyond film
In 1958, Medwin joined Bernard Bresslaw, Leslie Fyson and Alfie Bass to bring The Army Game theme tune to the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at number 5.
Behind the camera
Medwin produced films through Memorial Enterprises, a company he set up with actor Albert Finney, including Lindsay Anderson's If...., which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes.
Michael Medwin movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Ralph Thomas directed two of these films. James Robertson Justice appears in three of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
James Robertson Justice's page
Albert Finney's page
Geoffrey Keen's page
Anthony Dawson's page
Harry Locke's page
Ralph ThomasDirector, 2 films, 1955 to 1957
All films by Ralph Thomas
Also two films together4 more actors
- Edith EvansScrooge (1970) and The Queen of Spades (1949)
- John GregsonAbove Us the Waves (1955) and Genevieve (1953)
- Donald SindenDoctor at Large (1957) and Above Us the Waves (1955)
- Dilys LayeA Countess from Hong Kong (1967) and Doctor at Large (1957)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Officer of the Order of the British Empire | Won | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.