Michael Cronin

Michael Cronin

Personal Details

Biography

Michael Cronin, a talented individual, is currently dedicating his career to writing children's literature. His initial novel, "Against the Day", was published in 1998, and he has since authored two additional books, including "Through the Night", a sequel to his debut work.

As a skilled performer, Cronin is perhaps most notably recognized for his portrayal of the energetic and charismatic P.E. teacher Geoff 'Bullet' Baxter, often dressed in his distinctive tracksuit, on the long-running BBC children's television series Grange Hill, which premiered in 1978. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, he frequently appeared on television screens, making notable appearances in Fawlty Towers (1975),Entente Cordiale (1990),and The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1990).

Originally hailing from Bedfordshire, Cronin now resides in London with his wife and two sons.

Career

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2024
Vindication Swim
Vindication Swim as Steamship Captain
{"id":6985,"title":"Citizen Khan","year":2013,"character":"Clive","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/citizen-khan","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5k8mra7jrrj0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5k8mra7jrrj0.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
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2012
The Raven
The Raven as Old Gentleman
{"id":1330,"title":"The Wolfman","year":"2010","character":"Dr. Lloyd","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wolfman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5cnj0r7u61q0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5cnj0r7u61q0.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
The Wolfman
The Wolfman as Dr. Lloyd
{"id":621,"title":"Merlin","year":2010,"character":"Geoffrey of Monmouth","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/merlin","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qeeck9qsttg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qeeck9qsttg.jpg"},"released":1}
Merlin
Merlin as Geoffrey of Monmouth
{"id":53698,"title":"The Discovery of Heaven","year":"2001","character":"War Documentation","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-discovery-of-heaven","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_53698.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_53698.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
The Discovery of Heaven
The Discovery of Heaven as War Documentation
{"id":54931,"title":"RKO 281","year":"2000","character":"Joseph Willicombe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rko-281","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54931.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54931.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
RKO 281
RKO 281 as Joseph Willicombe
{"id":14258,"title":"The Bible Collection: Jeremiah","year":"1998","character":"Chelkia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bible-collection-jeremiah","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14258.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14258.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
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1995
Gentlemen Don't Eat Poets
Gentlemen Don't Eat Poets as Dr. Walter Dendrite
{"id":58268,"title":"Heart of Darkness","year":"1993","character":"Louette","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/heart-of-darkness","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58268.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58268.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
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The Advocate
The Advocate as Dark Stranger
{"id":215767,"title":"The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story","year":"1990","character":"Martin H\u00fcbner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-tragedy-of-flight-103-the-inside-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215767.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215767.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
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1989
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1986
Grange Hill
Grange Hill as Mr. Geoff 'Bullet' Baxter
{"id":23155,"title":"Hopscotch","year":"1980","character":"Policeman #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hopscotch","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23155.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23155.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Hopscotch
Hopscotch as Policeman #2
{"id":163674,"title":"BBC Play of the Month","year":"1978","character":"Billaud-Varennes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bbc-play-of-the-month-1978","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163674.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163674.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month as Billaud-Varennes
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1977
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1975
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1972