Michael Bertenshaw
Known for
Michael Bertenshaw counts as a veteran of both film and television with the unglamorous consistency that long careers are made of. Roughly 34 titles carry his name. Ask a viewer to place Michael Bertenshaw and the answer usually comes back 'The Da Vinci Code'. He also turns up in 'Doctor Who: The Next Doctor'. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title. Casting directors have gone to him for mystery more than for anything else.
Michael Bertenshaw
10 Movies
24 Series
Michael Bertenshaw counts as a veteran of both film and television with the unglamorous consistency that long careers are made of. Roughly 34 titles carry his name. Ask a viewer to place Michael Bertenshaw and the answer usually comes back 'The Da Vinci Code'. He also turns up in 'Doctor Who: The Next Doctor'. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title. Casting directors have gone to him for mystery more than for anything else.
Movies
Plays Priest
The Da Vinci Code
2006
Plays Mr. Cole
Doctor Who: The Next Doctor
2008
Plays Mr. Pugh
Intimate Relations
1996
Plays Steward
Bellman and True
1987
Plays William Graydon
Another Life
2001
Plays Coroner's Officer
Paper Mask
1990
Plays Lafeu
All's Well That Ends Well - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
2012
TV Shows
Plays Dr Butchard
Oliver Twist
1999
Plays Peter Drew
Undercover Heart
1998
Plays Master of the Household
The Crown
2016
Plays Steve Tobias
Murderland
2009
Plays Gov. William Houseman
Messiah
2001
Plays Reporter
Diana
1984
Plays Michael Rycroft
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Doctor
The Professionals
1977
Plays Detective
Inspector Morse
1987
Plays Malcolm Harbey
Lovejoy
1986
Plays Derek Balkwill
Grace
2021
Plays Dr. Sharland
Peak Practice
1993
Plays Aveling
Sherlock Holmes
1984
Plays Fremantle
Pie in the Sky
1994
Plays Chalmers
A Touch of Frost
1992
Plays Malcolm Powell
Foyle's War
2002
Plays Sales Rep
Slinger's Day
1986
Plays DI Walker
Strangers
1978
Plays Policeman
Joking Apart
1993
Plays Justice Burnham
Murphy's Law
2001
Plays Television Chairman
Stanley and the Women
1991
Plays Aveling
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
1986
Plays Tractor Driver
She's Out
1995
Plays Hewitt
The Worst Week of My Life
2004
Latest Trailers
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The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
Full Filmography
Grace
Derek Balkwill · 1 episode
2022
TV
The Crown
Master of the Household · 3 episodes
2016–2017
TV
The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
Duke of Venice / Tubal
2016
Film
Taming of the Shrew
Gremio
2013
Film
All's Well That Ends Well - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
Lafeu
2012
Film
Murderland
Steve Tobias · 3 episodes
2009–
TV
The Da Vinci Code
Priest
2006
Film
Messiah
Gov. William Houseman · 2 episodes
2004
TV
Measure for Measure: Live from the Globe
Escalus
2004
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michael Bertenshaw and where are they from?
Michael Bertenshaw is 81 years old, born on June 15, 1945 in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Michael Bertenshaw?
Michael Bertenshaw is best known for roles in The Da Vinci Code, Doctor Who: The Next Doctor, The Lost World.
How many movies has Michael Bertenshaw been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Michael Bertenshaw has appeared in 10 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Michael Bertenshaw's first movie?
The career of Michael Bertenshaw began with John Wycliffe: The Morning Star (1984).
What is Michael Bertenshaw's most recent movie or series?
Michael Bertenshaw's most recent release is Grace, which premiered on March 14, 2021.
What TV shows has Michael Bertenshaw appeared in?
On television, Michael Bertenshaw has appeared in The Crown, Midsomer Murders, Sherlock Holmes, Inspector Morse.
Michael Bertenshaw
1945-06-15 · Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, UK
Born 1945 and raised in North of England (Lancashire and Yorkshire) but attended public school in Cambridge from age 13 to 18.
BA (hons) in English and Fine Art Combined from University of Leeds (1967)
Lectured in General Studies, English and Art at College of Further Education for eight years.
Won first prize in two consecutive New Writer competitions for BBC (one Radio and one TV).
Entered RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) as Acting Student on scholarship (1975).
Left RADA as Ronson Award Winner (Most Promising Actor of Year)(1977).
1977-1980: Member of RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company).
1980-1990: mainly leading roles in major regional theatres with occasional minor TV appearances.
1990 onwards: mainly television and film appearances with some London theatre work (primarily letting loose as dame or villain in the famous Stratford Theatre Royal's traditional pantomimes).