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Michael Standing

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Known For

86 Years Old

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.

Born

London, England, UK on 19th June 1939

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The Saint
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The Champions
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Ace of Wands
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Ace of Wands
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The Tomorrow People
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Gideon's Way
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The Italian Job
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Story Parade
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Story Parade
Coffee
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Londoners
Steve
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Life of Shakespeare
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Aftershock
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Poor Cow
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Up the Junction
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Up the Junction
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Made
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Another Day, Another Dollar
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