Michael Craze was born on November 29, 1942, in Cornwall, and his introduction to acting was a serendipitous discovery. At the tender age of twelve, he stumbled upon his perfect boy soprano voice through Boy Scout Gang Shows, which led him to land roles in notable productions such as "The King and I" and "Plain and Fancy" at Drury Lane, as well as "Damn Yankees" at the Coliseum.
As he left school, Michael transitioned into repertory and, with the guidance of his agent, ventured into television. His first television appearance was in the Granada production "Family Solicitor," which was followed by a string of other roles, including a part in ABC TV's 1960 series "Target Luna," written by Malcolm Hulke and Eric Price, and produced by Sydney Newman.
At the age of twenty, Michael showcased his multifaceted talents by writing, directing, and acting in the film "The Golden Head," which received an award at the Commonwealth Film Festival in Cardiff. Following his stint on Doctor Who, Michael worked on various ITV productions, including one episode, "The Last Visitor," of Hammer Films' first TV series "Journey to the Unknown" in 1968.
As the decades progressed, Michael's acting career slowed, and he devoted his time to managing a pub in the eighties.
