Michael Standing

Michael 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.

Michael Standing is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 21 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Tomorrow People (1973), Story Parade (1964), The Wednesday Play (1964), The Saint (1962), Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965), The Champions (1968), Gideon's Way (1965), Ace of Wands (1970). The recorded credits span 1962 to 1990, including 9 movies and 12 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.