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| name = Michael Barrington
| birth_name = Michael J Barrington
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| birth_name = Michael Barrington
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=y|1924|7|3}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=y|1924|7|3}}
| birth_place = Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK
| birth_place = [[Shropshire]], England
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| death_date = {{death date and age|df=y|1988|6|5|1924|7|3}}
| death_place = Paddington, [[London]], England
| death_place = [[London]], England
| death_cause = [[Heart Attack]]
| death_cause = [[Heart Attack]]
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| occupation = [[Actor]]
| occupation = [[Actor]]
| spouse = [[Barbara New]] (1956–1988; his death)
| spouse = [[Barbara New]] (1956–1988; his death)
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'''Michael Barrington''' (3 July 1924 – 5 June 1988) was a British actor best known for his television work. His best remembered role is as the ineffectual Governor Venables in the popular sitcom ''[[Porridge (TV series)|Porridge]]'' which featured [[Ronnie Barker]] in the lead role.
'''Michael Barrington''' (3 July 1924 – 5 June 1988) was a British actor best known for his television work. His best remembered role is as the ineffectual Governor Venables in the popular sitcom ''[[Porridge (TV series)|Porridge]]'' which featured [[Ronnie Barker]] in the lead role.


==Early life and career==
==Early life and career==
Born in Brentford, Middlesex,<ref>https://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?scan=1&r=151454706:8606&d=bmd_1542669976</ref> both his parents died when he was 16. His plans to train as a veterinarian were interrupted by [[World War II|Second World War]] service in a munitions factory and the [[Royal Engineers]]. After the war he decided to become an actor and trained at the [[Birmingham School of Acting|Birmingham School of Drama]]. He then appeared in repertory theatres and at the [[Vaudeville Theatre]] in ''[[Salad Days (musical)|Salad Days]].''<ref name=Porridge>{{cite book|year=2001|author1=Richard Webster |author2=Dick Clement |author3=Ian la Frenais |isbn=0-7472-3294-6|title=Porridge The Inside Story|publisher=Headline Book Publishing}}</ref>
Born in [[Shropshire]], both his parents died when he was 16. His plans to train as a veterinarian were interrupted by [[World War II|Second World War]] service in a munitions factory and the [[Royal Engineers]]. After the war he decided to become an actor and trained at the [[Birmingham School of Acting|Birmingham School of Drama]]. He then appeared in repertory theatres and at the [[Vaudeville Theatre]] in ''[[Salad Days (musical)|Salad Days]].''<ref name=Porridge>{{cite book|year=2001|author1=Richard Webster |author2=Dick Clement |author3=Ian la Frenais |isbn=0-7472-3294-6|title=Porridge The Inside Story|publisher=Headline Book Publishing}}</ref>


==Television appearances==
==Television appearances==
In addition to ''Porridge'', Barrington also appeared in ''[[Z-Cars]]'', ''[[The Avengers (TV series)|The Avengers]]'', ''[[Private Schulz]]'', ''[[Adam Adamant Lives!]]'', and in the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' story ''[[The Seeds of Doom]]'', as Sir Colin Thackeray. He was cast as Sir Robert Peel in the 1975 English miniseries King Edward VII. (In the USA this miniseries was renamed Edward the King.) <ref>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0057492/ Michael Barrington – IMDb<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2ba2e29b74</ref>
In addition to ''Porridge'' Barrington also appeared in; ''[[Z-Cars]]'', ''[[The Avengers (TV series)|The Avengers]]'', ''[[Private Schulz]]'', ''[[Adam Adamant Lives!]]'', and in the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' story ''[[The Seeds of Doom]]'', as Sir Colin Thackeray. He was cast as Sir Robert Peel in the 1975 English miniseries King Edward VII. (In the USA this miniseries was renamed Edward the King.) <ref>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0057492/ Michael Barrington – IMDb<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


==Personal life and death==
==Personal life and death==
He was married to actress [[Barbara New]] until his death from a heart attack on 5 June 1988, aged 63 in Paddington, London, following many years of ill health due to lung disease.<ref name=Porridge /> He was buried in the [[East London Cemetery|East London Cemetery and Crematorium]].
He was married to actress [[Barbara New]] until his death from a heart attack on 5 June 1988, aged 63 in London, following many years of ill health due to lung disease.<ref name=Porridge /> He was buried in the [[East London Cemetery|East London Cemetery and Crematorium]].


==Selected filmography==
==Selected filmography==
* ''[[Payroll (film)|Payroll]]'' (1961) – Hay (uncredited)
* ''[[Payroll (film)|Payroll]]'' (1961) – Hay (uncredited)
* ''[[The Hellfire Club (film)|The Hellfire Club]]'' (1961) – Footman (uncredited)
* ''[[The Hellfire Club (film)|The Hellfire Club]]'' (1961) – Footman (uncredited)
* ''Follow That Man'' (1961) – Hotel manager
* ''[[Follow That Man (1961 film)|Follow That Man]]'' (1961) – Hotel manager
* ''[[Privilege (film)|Privilege]]'' (1967) – The Bishop of Essex
* ''[[Privilege (film)|Privilege]]'' (1967) – The Bishop of Essex
* ''[[Up the Junction (film)|Up the Junction]]'' (1968) – Barrister
* ''[[Up the Junction (film)|Up the Junction]]'' (1968) – Barrister
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0057492|Michael Barrington}}
* {{IMDb name|0057492|Michael Barrington}}



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Revision as of 07:46, 4 April 2019

Michael Barrington
Born
Michael Barrington

(1924-07-03)3 July 1924
Shropshire, England
Died5 June 1988(1988-06-05) (aged 63)
London, England
Cause of deathHeart Attack
OccupationActor
SpouseBarbara New (1956–1988; his death)

Michael Barrington (3 July 1924 – 5 June 1988) was a British actor best known for his television work. His best remembered role is as the ineffectual Governor Venables in the popular sitcom Porridge which featured Ronnie Barker in the lead role.

Early life and career

Born in Shropshire, both his parents died when he was 16. His plans to train as a veterinarian were interrupted by Second World War service in a munitions factory and the Royal Engineers. After the war he decided to become an actor and trained at the Birmingham School of Drama. He then appeared in repertory theatres and at the Vaudeville Theatre in Salad Days.[1]

Television appearances

In addition to Porridge Barrington also appeared in; Z-Cars, The Avengers, Private Schulz, Adam Adamant Lives!, and in the Doctor Who story The Seeds of Doom, as Sir Colin Thackeray. He was cast as Sir Robert Peel in the 1975 English miniseries King Edward VII. (In the USA this miniseries was renamed Edward the King.) [2]

Personal life and death

He was married to actress Barbara New until his death from a heart attack on 5 June 1988, aged 63 in London, following many years of ill health due to lung disease.[1] He was buried in the East London Cemetery and Crematorium.

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ a b Richard Webster; Dick Clement; Ian la Frenais (2001). Porridge The Inside Story. Headline Book Publishing. ISBN 0-7472-3294-6.
  2. ^ Michael Barrington – IMDb


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