Michael Craze

Acting

Michael Craze

Born September 29, 1942 · Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Died December 8, 1998 · aged 56

Michael Craze was a British actor noted for his role of Ben Jackson, a companion of the Doctor, in the long-running BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who. He played the part from 1966 to 1967 alongside both William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton

Known For

MadhouseMadhouse · 1974
Madhouse
6.21974
MovieHorrorMystery
A horror movie star returns to his famous role after spending years in a mental institution, but the character seems to be committing murders independent of his will.
Doctor Who: Twice Upon a TimeDoctor Who: Twice Upon a Time · 2017
Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time
8.02017
MovieScience FictionAdventure
As the Twelfth Doctor nears regeneration, he stumbles on his first incarnation, also refusing to change. It takes a captain, a glass avatar and a familiar face to convince the Doctors the universe still needs them.
Two Left FeetTwo Left Feet · 1963
Two Left Feet
6.01963
MovieComedy
Based on David Stuart Leslie's novel Two Left Feet is a story about Alan Crabbe (Michael Crawford a callow youth desperate for a date with any girl who can offer him the experience he lacks. Every time Alan tries a manful stride into the jungle of sex, his two left feet turn the attempt into a trip-and-stumble. Then he meets Eileen (Nyree Dawn Porter), the new waitress at the corner cafe, who signal unmistakable messages with her large inviting eyes.
Doctor Who: Resurrection of the DaleksDoctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks · 1984
Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks
7.91984
MovieScience FictionDrama
Captured in a time corridor, the Doctor and his companions are forced to land on 20th century Earth, diverted by the Doctor's oldest enemy - the Daleks. It is here the true purpose of the time corridor becomes apparent: after ninety years of imprisonment, Davros, the ruthless creator of the Daleks, is to be liberated to assist in the resurrection of his army. Not even the Daleks foresee the poisonous threat of their creator. Indeed, who would suspect Davros of wanting to destroy his own Daleks - and why? Only the Doctor knows the truth. Will he descend to Davros' level of evil to stop him?
TerrorTerror · 1979
Terror
5.41979
MovieHorror
The descendants of a witch-hunting family and their close friends are stalked and killed by a mysterious entity.
Satan's SlaveSatan's Slave · 1976
Satan's Slave
5.31976
MovieHorror
A young girl is caught up in a devil cult run by her wicked uncle and cousin. She can trust no one and even those she thought were dead return to haunt her.
Doctor Who: The MoonbaseDoctor Who: The Moonbase · 1967
Doctor Who: The Moonbase
7.21967
MovieScience FictionDrama
The TARDIS arrives in 2070 on the Moon, where a weather control station under the command of a man named Hobson is in the grip of a plague epidemic — in reality the result of an alien poison planted by the Cybermen. Jamie is knocked unconscious and lapses into a delirium, leaving the Second Doctor, Ben, and Polly to fight off a massive Cyberman attack.
Spare the RodSpare the Rod · 1961
Spare the Rod
6.21961
MovieDrama
It is London in the year 1960 and John Saunders enthusiastically begins his new teaching career at a tough slum-area school. His class are bored pupils in their last term before leaving. Will he handle the grave problems that lie ahead?

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Gideon's WayGideon's Way · 1965
Gideon's Way
7.01965
SeriesDrama
Gideon's Way is a British television crime series made by ITC Entertainment in 1964/65, based on the novels by John Creasey. The series was made at Elstree in twin production with The Saint TV series. It starred Liverpudlian John Gregson in the title role as Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard, with Alexander Davion as his assistant, Detective Chief Inspector David Keen, Reginald Jessup as Det. Superintendent LeMaitre, Ian Rossiter as Detective Chief Superintendent Joe Bell and Basil Dignam as Commissioner Scott-Marle. The show did not acknowledge any help from Scotland Yard, any other police force or advisor. Daphne Anderson starred as his wife, Kate with Giles Watling as young son, Malcolm, Richard James as older son, Matthew who seemed to have a lot of new girlfriends and Andrea Allan as daughter, Pru. Unusually for police stories, Gideon was shown as a family man at home though urgent phone calls from his bosses tend to disrupt family plans too often. However, he did admit in "State Visit" that his wife had walked out on him for a while years ago when he put the job first and her second. They live in an expensive detached house in Chelsea.

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