Michael Culver

Michael Culver

Deceased · Born: Jun 16, 1938 · Died: Feb 27, 2024

Known For

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes BackStar Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
ThunderballThunderball
From Russia with LoveFrom Russia with Love
A Passage to IndiaA Passage to India

Personal Details

BornJun 16, 1938 Hampstead, London, England, UK
Spouse

  • Amanda Ward

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Feb 27, 2024 )

  • Lucinda Curtis

    ( Jan 1, 1963 to May 10, 2025 )
Parents
  • Roland Culver
Relatives
  • Robin Culver (Sibling)

Biography

Michael Culver, a renowned British actor, took his first breath on June 16, 1938, in the charming district of Hampstead, situated in the heart of London, England, United Kingdom.

Throughout his illustrious career, Michael Culver left an indelible mark on the world of acting, with some of his most notable roles including the iconic film "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back" released in 1980, the critically acclaimed "A Passage to India" in 1984, and the 1980 comedy-drama "Breakaway".

In his personal life, Michael Culver was married twice, first to Amanda Ward and then to Lucinda Curtis, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love.

Sadly, Michael Culver's life came to a close on February 27, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable performances and a lasting impact on the world of cinema.

Career

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2006
Good Girl, Bad Girl
Good Girl, Bad Girl
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The Impressionists
The Impressionists as Cezanne's father
{"id":1939,"title":"Spooks","year":2004,"character":"Hugo Weatherby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/spooks","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1fo7fnlhn020.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1fo7fnlhn020.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Spooks
Spooks as Hugo Weatherby
{"id":154304,"title":"Anybody's Nightmare","year":"2001","character":"Lord Chief Justice Bingham","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/anybodys-nightmare-2001","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_154304.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_154304.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Anybody's Nightmare
Anybody's Nightmare as Lord Chief Justice Bingham
{"id":215521,"title":"Screen Two","year":"1996","character":"Sir Nicholas Lyell \/ Gore Booth","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/screen-two-1996-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215521.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215521.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Screen Two
Screen Two as Sir Nicholas Lyell / Gore Booth
{"id":11617,"title":"Mystery!: Cadfael","year":1994,"character":"Prior Robert","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mystery-cadfael","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11617.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11617.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Mystery!: Cadfael
Mystery!: Cadfael as Prior Robert
{"id":200624,"title":"Screen One","year":"1992","character":"Mr. Gervaise","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/screen-one-1992-3","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_200624.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_200624.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Screen One
Screen One as Mr. Gervaise
{"id":8384,"title":"The House of Eliott","year":1992,"character":"Ralph Saroyan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-house-of-eliott","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/p6c5eg7v4nk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/p6c5eg7v4nk0.jpg"},"released":1}
The House of Eliott
The House of Eliott as Ralph Saroyan
{"id":8463,"title":"Lovejoy","year":1992,"character":"Arnold Featherstone","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/lovejoy","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8463.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8463.jpg"},"released":1}
Lovejoy
Lovejoy as Arnold Featherstone
{"id":103834353,"title":"The Green Man","year":1990,"character":"Underhill","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-green-man","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834353.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834353.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
The Green Man
The Green Man as Underhill
{"id":60537,"title":"Countdown to War","year":"1989","character":"Halifax","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/countdown-to-war","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60537.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60537.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Countdown to War
Countdown to War as Halifax
{"id":9848,"title":"Game, Set, and Match","year":1988,"character":"Dicky Cruyer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/game-set-and-match","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9848.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9848.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Game, Set, and Match
Game, Set, and Match as Dicky Cruyer
{"id":122289,"title":"The Alamut Ambush","year":"1986","character":"Nick Hannah","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-alamut-ambush","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_122289.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_122289.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
The Alamut Ambush
The Alamut Ambush as Nick Hannah
{"id":161652,"title":"Cold War Killers","year":"1986","character":"Nick Hannah","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cold-war-killers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161652.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161652.jpg"},"released":1}
Cold War Killers
Cold War Killers as Nick Hannah
{"id":9962,"title":"The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes","year":1986,"character":"Sir Reginald Musgrave","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-adventures-of-sherlock-holmes","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9962.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9962.jpg"},"released":1}
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes as Sir Reginald Musgrave
{"id":103834443,"title":"Miss Marple: The Moving Finger","year":1985,"character":"Edward Symmington","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/miss-marple-the-moving-finger","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834443.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834443.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Miss Marple: The Moving Finger
Miss Marple: The Moving Finger as Edward Symmington
{"id":6334,"title":"A Passage to India","year":"1984","character":"Major McBryde","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-passage-to-india","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3b93noac2lm0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3b93noac2lm0.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
A Passage to India
A Passage to India as Major McBryde
{"id":103837690,"title":"Chessgame","year":1983,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/chessgame","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103837690.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103837690.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Chessgame
Chessgame
{"id":103835429,"title":"Squadron","year":1982,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/squadron","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103835429.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103835429.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Squadron
Squadron
{"id":8553,"title":"Minder","year":1982,"character":"Soames","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/minder","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8553.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8553.jpg"},"released":1}
Minder
Minder as Soames
{"id":10156,"title":"The Professionals","year":1982,"character":"Lt. Col. Peter Lawson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-professionals","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10156.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10156.jpg"},"released":1}
The Professionals
The Professionals as Lt. Col. Peter Lawson
{"id":44714,"title":"The Bunker","year":"1981","character":"Gen. Mohnke","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bunker-1981","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_44714.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_44714.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
The Bunker
The Bunker as Gen. Mohnke
{"id":63998,"title":"Rain on the Roof","year":"1980","character":"Malcolm","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rain-on-the-roof","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63998.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63998.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Rain on the Roof
Rain on the Roof as Malcolm
{"id":519,"title":"Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back","year":"1980","character":"Captain Needa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/star-wars-episode-v-the-empire-strikes-back","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/57k7rhdee8d0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/57k7rhdee8d0.jpg"},"released":1}
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back as Captain Needa
{"id":8548,"title":"Hammer House of Horror","year":1980,"character":"Mark","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/hammer-house-of-horror","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8548.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8548.jpg"},"released":1}
Hammer House of Horror
Hammer House of Horror as Mark
{"id":1404,"title":"The Sweeney","year":1978,"character":"Dave Leeford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-sweeney","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1404.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1404.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
The Sweeney
The Sweeney as Dave Leeford
{"id":64331,"title":"Philby, Burgess and Maclean","year":"1977","character":"Donald Maclean","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/philby-burgess-and-maclean","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64331.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64331.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Philby, Burgess and Maclean
Philby, Burgess and Maclean as Donald Maclean
{"id":8577,"title":"Secret Army","year":1977,"character":"Major Erwin Brandt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/secret-army","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8577.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8577.jpg"},"released":1}
Secret Army
Secret Army as Major Erwin Brandt
{"id":8625,"title":"Van der Valk","year":1977,"character":"James","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/van-der-valk-1972","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8625.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8625.jpg"},"released":1}
Van der Valk
Van der Valk as James
{"id":14690,"title":"Conduct Unbecoming","year":"1975","character":"Lt. Richard Fothergill","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/conduct-unbecoming","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14690.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14690.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Conduct Unbecoming
Conduct Unbecoming as Lt. Richard Fothergill
{"id":173332,"title":"Thriller","year":"1975","character":"Simon Burns","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thriller-1975-4","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173332.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173332.jpg"},"released":1}
Thriller
Thriller as Simon Burns
{"id":10196,"title":"Space: 1999","year":1975,"character":"Pete Irving","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/space-1999","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/lrc3omcpcdg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/lrc3omcpcdg0.jpg"},"released":1}
Space: 1999
Space: 1999 as Pete Irving
{"id":10228,"title":"The Adventures of Black Beauty","year":1973,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-adventures-of-black-beauty","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10228.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10228.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
The Adventures of Black Beauty
The Adventures of Black Beauty
{"id":165182,"title":"The Fast Kill","year":"1972","character":"Jeremy Dryden","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-fast-kill","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165182.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165182.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
The Fast Kill
The Fast Kill as Jeremy Dryden
{"id":10376,"title":"Public Eye","year":1972,"character":"Dr. Pembroke","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/public-eye","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10376.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10376.jpg"},"released":1}
Public Eye
Public Eye as Dr. Pembroke
{"id":103834651,"title":"Persuasion","year":1971,"character":"Captain Harville","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/persuasion-1971","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834651.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834651.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Persuasion
Persuasion as Captain Harville
{"id":10306,"title":"Doomwatch","year":1970,"character":"Minister's PPS","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/doomwatch","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10306.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10306.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
Doomwatch
Doomwatch as Minister's PPS
{"id":87244,"title":"The Body Stealers","year":"1969","character":"Lt. Bailes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-body-stealers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87244.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87244.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
The Body Stealers
The Body Stealers as Lt. Bailes
{"id":18423,"title":"Goodbye, Mr. Chips","year":"1969","character":"Johnny Longbridge","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/goodbye-mr-chips","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_18423.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_18423.jpg"},"released":1}
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Goodbye, Mr. Chips as Johnny Longbridge
{"id":13844,"title":"Crossplot","year":"1969","character":"Jim","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crossplot","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13844.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13844.jpg"},"released":1}
Crossplot
Crossplot as Jim
{"id":10315,"title":"The First Churchills","year":1969,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-first-churchills","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10315.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10315.jpg"},"released":1}
The First Churchills
The First Churchills
{"id":166968,"title":"BBC Play of the Month","year":"1966","character":"Holborn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bbc-play-of-the-month-1966","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166968.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166968.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month as Holborn
{"id":5982,"title":"Thunderball","year":"1965","character":"Vulcan Bomber Crewman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thunderball","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/29a2p6foo6jg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/29a2p6foo6jg.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
Thunderball
Thunderball as Vulcan Bomber Crewman (uncredited)
{"id":12940,"title":"From Russia with Love","year":"1963","character":"Man in a Punt (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/from-russia-with-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/31ofl9veak0g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/31ofl9veak0g.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
From Russia with Love
From Russia with Love as Man in a Punt (uncredited)