Michael Trubshawe

Michael Trubshawe

Deceased · Born: Dec 7, 1905 · Died: Mar 21, 1985

Personal Details

BornDec 7, 1905 Chichester, Sussex, England, UK
Spouse
  • Cecilia Tower

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jul 7, 2025 )
  • Margaret Louise McDougall

    ( Oct 21, 1932 to Jul 7, 2025 )

Biography

Michael Trubshawe, a renowned English actor, entered this world on December 7, 1905, in the charming city of Chichester, Sussex, England, United Kingdom. Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, starring in a plethora of iconic films, including the action-packed "The Guns of Navarone" (1961),the hilarious comedy "The Pink Panther" (1963),and the captivating drama "Brandy for the Parson" (1952).

In his personal life, Michael Trubshawe was married twice, first to the lovely Cecilia Tower and then to the beautiful Margaret Louise McDougall. His life was filled with love, laughter, and a deep passion for his craft.

Sadly, Michael Trubshawe's life came to a close on March 21, 1985, in the picturesque county of West Sussex, England, United Kingdom. His legacy, however, lives on, and his contributions to the world of cinema continue to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

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1970
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1969
The Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain as Air Observer (uncredited)
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1968
Salt and Pepper
Salt and Pepper as "Fake" First Lord
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{"id":12674,"title":"Bedazzled","year":"1967","character":"Lord Dowdy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bedazzled-1967","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2l5uhu5t2vn0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2l5uhu5t2vn0.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
Bedazzled
Bedazzled as Lord Dowdy
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1966
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The Sandwich Man
The Sandwich Man as Guardsman
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1965
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1964
A Hard Day's Night
A Hard Day's Night as Casino Manager (uncredited)
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1963
The Pink Panther
The Pink Panther as Felix Townes
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{"id":94569,"title":"The Best of Enemies","year":"1961","character":"Col. Brownhow","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-best-of-enemies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94569.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94569.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
The Best of Enemies
The Best of Enemies as Col. Brownhow
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{"id":66342,"title":"Gideon of Scotland Yard","year":"1958","character":"Sergeant Golightly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gideon-of-scotland-yard","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66342.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66342.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Gideon of Scotland Yard
Gideon of Scotland Yard as Sergeant Golightly
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{"id":66608,"title":"I Accuse!","year":"1958","character":"English Publisher","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-accuse-1958","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66608.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66608.jpg"},"released":1}
I Accuse!
I Accuse! as English Publisher
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1957
The Rising of the Moon
The Rising of the Moon as Colonel Charles Frobisher (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
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A Novel Affair
A Novel Affair as Second Landlord
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1956
Private's Progress
Private's Progress as Col. Fanshawe
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Around the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 Days as Extra (uncredited)
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{"id":67488,"title":"The Rainbow Jacket","year":"1954","character":"Gresham","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-rainbow-jacket","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67488.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67488.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
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1953
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1952
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Tonight at 8:30
Tonight at 8:30 as Lord Chapsworth (segment "Ways and Means")
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The Magic Box
The Magic Box as Sitter in Bath Studio
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1951
Encore
Encore as Ascot Man
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The Lavender Hill Mob
The Lavender Hill Mob as British Ambassador
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1950
They Were Not Divided
They Were Not Divided as Major Bushey Noble
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Dance Hall
Dance Hall as Colonel