Michael Billington

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Michael Billington

December 31, 2022

Michael Billington was a very well-known British)/ English actor who was born on December 24, 1941. He was born in Blackburn, Lancashire, England. And was not only a great film actor but also a very good television actor as well. He initiated his acting journey in the year 1966 when he was just 25 years old.

Michael has done starring in many amazing tv series and films but unfortunately, this amazing star died in the year 2005 when he was 63 years old. There is still a lot more to know about this versatile star, hence we have gathered a bunch of interesting facts that you may find fascinating about him. 

Michael Billington
Michael Billington

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Michael Billington

1. First Television Series

He was the classical actor of his time and was recognized as one of the best actors in England. He played his first television series in the year 1966 which was Incident at Vichy at the Phoenix Theatre in London. [1] 

2. Popular Roles

Michael Billington has starred in many blockbuster films. Some of his popular roles include his role as Woodland Man in The Prisoner (1967) and as Peter Hubbard in The Secret War (1985). 

3. Relationship Status

Before the year 1988, his marital status was unmarried but in the year 1988, he married a lady named Katherine Kristoff but they both divorced in the year 1998. 

4. Besides Being An Actor

As we all know that he was a phenomenal actor of his time but besides being an actor he was also a very good writer as well. 

5. Best Known For

There is no doubt that Michael Billington was one of the best actors in England. He was best known due to his starring in the films UFO (1970), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), and many others. [2] 

6. Official Website

Before his death, he also had his official website where he uploaded updates regarding himself. His website is now managed by someone else. [3] 

7. Starred In Sci-fi

Michael was not only a television artist but also a film actor. He starred in a Science Fiction film. He played a role as Colonel Paul Foster in the 1970 science fiction TV series UFO. 

Michael role as Colonel Paul Foster
Michael role as Colonel Paul Foster

8. One Bond Screen Appearance

His one Bond screen appearance was in the pre-title sequence of 1977’s film The Spy Who Loved Me, playing Agent and many others. 

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