Midge Ure

Acting

Midge Ure

Born October 10, 1953 · South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK (age 72)

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Known For

Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the FutureMax Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future · 1985
Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future
6.61985
MovieComedyScience Fiction
While trying to expose corruption and greed, television reporter Edison Carter discovers that his employer, Network 23, has created a new form of subliminal advertising (termed "blip-verts") that can be fatal to certain viewers.
The Secret Policeman's Other BallThe Secret Policeman's Other Ball · 1982
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
6.31982
MovieComedyMusic
Following the success of the 1979 show and the financial benefits accruing to Amnesty from the spin-off movie, TV special and record albums – Cleese, Lewis and Walker planned the next show to be a more spectacular event. Cleese focused on broadening the comedic talent to be presented at the show. In addition to the Amnesty show stalwarts drawn from the Oxbridge/Monty Python/Beyond The Fringe orbit, he invited newcomers such as Rowan Atkinson’s colleagues from the BBC TV show Not the Nine O'Clock News including Pamela Stephenson and Griff Rhys Jones; comedian Victoria Wood and regional comic Jasper Carrott. Lewis secured a return appearance by Billy Connolly and a debut appearance by "alternative" comedian Alexei Sayle who Lewis had recently discovered and was managing. Building on the success of Pete Townshend's 1979 appearance Lewis recruited other rock musicians to perform at the 1981 show including Sting, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Donovan and Bob Geldof.
October 22October 22 · 1998
October 22
6.61998
MovieDrama
A wounded man makes a desperate call, reporting that a gunman is holding a coffee shop hostage and shooting anyone he pleases -- but when the SWAT team shows up, the madman opens fire. Through flashbacks, a waitress serves an array of customers, all of whom are blissfully unaware of how their lives will be horrifically changed.
Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by FiveWent to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five · 1998
Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five
4.81998
MovieDrama
Two young men who have been friends since early childhood decide to go on a trip to find a third friend who has long since disappeared. Stories they have heard indicate that the friend has been seen in an apparently rambling, incoherent state at Coney Island. Their trip leads them to a number of adventures involving the otherworld-like life at the Park and revelations related to their own pasts including the death of one's sister, a failed past relationship, financial failings, and alcoholism.
The Hunting of the SnarkThe Hunting of the Snark · 1987
The Hunting of the Snark
8.01987
Movie
This is a musical by Mike Batt based on Lewis Carroll's nonsense poem. Mike Batt conducts the London Symphony Orchestra.
The Bogie ManThe Bogie Man · 1992
The Bogie Man
6.71992
MovieTV MovieComedy
A mental patient who believes he is Humphrey Bogart escapes from his institution and sets up in business as a private eye. Based on the the comic book series created by writers John Wagner and Alan Grant.
Ultravox - The Very Best OfUltravox - The Very Best Of · 2009
Ultravox - The Very Best Of
2009
MovieMusic
Celebrity MasterchefCelebrity Masterchef · 2006
Celebrity Masterchef
6.12006
SeriesReality
Celebrities scramble to compete in the kitchen. What culinary triumphs will they whisk up?

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The Secret Policeman's Other BallThe Secret Policeman's Other Ball · 1982
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
6.31982
MovieComedyMusic
Following the success of the 1979 show and the financial benefits accruing to Amnesty from the spin-off movie, TV special and record albums – Cleese, Lewis and Walker planned the next show to be a more spectacular event. Cleese focused on broadening the comedic talent to be presented at the show. In addition to the Amnesty show stalwarts drawn from the Oxbridge/Monty Python/Beyond The Fringe orbit, he invited newcomers such as Rowan Atkinson’s colleagues from the BBC TV show Not the Nine O'Clock News including Pamela Stephenson and Griff Rhys Jones; comedian Victoria Wood and regional comic Jasper Carrott. Lewis secured a return appearance by Billy Connolly and a debut appearance by "alternative" comedian Alexei Sayle who Lewis had recently discovered and was managing. Building on the success of Pete Townshend's 1979 appearance Lewis recruited other rock musicians to perform at the 1981 show including Sting, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Donovan and Bob Geldof.

The Secret Policeman Choir