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Portrait of Michael Stainton

Acting

Michael Stainton

Career

Active from 1965 to 1985, with a break from 1966 to 1977, with up to 1 main title a year.

Leading roles
2
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score56/100
Highest rated
Poster for Metal Mickey
Metal Mickey
GoodWatch score56/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 33 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 2.6 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.2 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 3.7 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.6 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.1 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 4.8 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Michael Stainton Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Adrenaline
    2.1, average 4.8
  • Violence
    2.1, average 4.1
  • Psychological
    3.6, average 5.5
  • Tension
    4.1, average 6.0

Main genres

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Recurring tags

    Works often with

    People in at least two of their main titles.

      Movies and TV shows

      59
      Type
      Role
      Score
      Decade
      Genre
      Group by

      2000s

      1 title · average score 69
      Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
      Harold Shipman: Doctor Death (2002)
      GoodWatch score 69

      as John Shaw

      1990s

      5 titles · average score 74
      Dalziel and Pascoe
      Dalziel and Pascoe (1996)
      GoodWatch score 69

      TV show · as Edgar Sturgeon

      Pie in the Sky
      Pie in the Sky (1994)
      GoodWatch score 80

      TV show · as Chef

      99-1
      99-1 (1994)

      TV show · as Jolly

      Prime Suspect
      Prime Suspect (1991)
      GoodWatch score 89

      TV show · as George

      Jekyll & Hyde
      Jekyll & Hyde (1990)
      GoodWatch score 58

      as Duty Sergeant

      1980s

      15 titles · average score 63
      French Fields
      French Fields (1989)
      GoodWatch score 66

      TV show · as Van Driver

      The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
      The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987)
      GoodWatch score 45

      TV show · as Sgt. Camb

      Rockliffe's Babies
      Rockliffe's Babies (1987)

      TV show · as DS Harry Paul

      Bust
      Bust (1987)

      TV show · as Receiver

      Slinger's Day
      Slinger's Day (1986)

      TV show · as Mr Morris

      Screen Two
      Screen Two (1985)
      GoodWatch score 68

      TV show · as Police Sergeant

      John Lennon: A Journey in the Life
      John Lennon: A Journey in the Life (1985)

      as Uncle George

      Charters and Caldicott
      Charters and Caldicott (1985)

      TV show · as Sgt. Tipper

      Only Fools and Horses
      Only Fools and Horses (1981)
      GoodWatch score 85

      TV show · as Police Sergeant

      Never the Twain
      Never the Twain (1981)
      GoodWatch score 68

      TV show · as Police Sergeant

      Metal Mickey
      Metal Mickey (1980)
      GoodWatch score 56

      TV show · as Father

      Juliet Bravo
      Juliet Bravo (1980)
      GoodWatch score 66

      TV show · as Sergeant Walters

      1970s

      26 titles · average score 70
      Hart to Hart
      Hart to Hart (1979)
      GoodWatch score 60

      TV show · as Bartender

      Minder
      Minder (1979)
      GoodWatch score 75

      TV show · as Park Keeper

      Terry and June
      Terry and June (1979)
      GoodWatch score 64

      TV show · as Taylor / Abbot

      All Creatures Great and Small
      All Creatures Great and Small (1978)
      GoodWatch score 54

      TV show · as Dixon

      Mind Your Language
      Mind Your Language (1977)
      GoodWatch score 84

      TV show · as Police Superintendent

      Citizen Smith
      Citizen Smith (1977)
      GoodWatch score 68

      TV show · as Sergeant

      Thriller
      Thriller (1973)
      GoodWatch score 74

      TV show · as Policeman (uncredited) / Brent

      Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
      Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973)
      GoodWatch score 77

      TV show · as Policeman

      New Scotland Yard
      New Scotland Yard (1972)

      TV show · as Station Officer

      The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
      The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971)
      GoodWatch score 73

      TV show · as Brander

      Budgie
      Budgie (1971)
      GoodWatch score 73

      TV show · as Police Constable

      Play for Today
      Play for Today (1970)
      GoodWatch score 72

      TV show · as Personnel Manager / Tom

      1960s

      9 titles · average score 65
      Dad's Army
      Dad's Army (1968)
      GoodWatch score 52

      TV show · as Frenchy

      All Gas and Gaiters
      All Gas and Gaiters (1967)

      TV show · as TV Engineer

      The Man Who Came to Die
      The Man Who Came to Die (1965)

      as Det. Sgt. Bratby

      The Wednesday Play
      The Wednesday Play (1964)

      TV show · as Policeman

      Who Was Maddox?
      Who Was Maddox? (1964)

      as Sergeant Landis

      Steptoe and Son
      Steptoe and Son (1962)
      GoodWatch score 78

      TV show · as Cinemagoer / Davidson - Fingerprints Man

      Suspense
      Suspense (1962)

      TV show · as Reporter

      Bootsie and Snudge
      Bootsie and Snudge (1960)

      TV show · as Landlord

      Rockets in the Dunes
      Rockets in the Dunes (1960)

      as The Sergeant

      1950s

      3 titles · average score 70
      Hancock's Half Hour
      Hancock's Half Hour (1956)
      GoodWatch score 79

      TV show

      Armchair Theatre
      Armchair Theatre (1956)
      GoodWatch score 68

      TV show · as Det. Sgt. Bratby

      Dixon of Dock Green
      Dixon of Dock Green (1955)
      GoodWatch score 64

      TV show · as PC Cox / PC Thorpe