- Michael Barrington
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Michael Barrington Born Michael John Barrington
3 July 1924
London, United KingdomDied 5 June 1988 (aged 63)
London, EnglandOccupation actor Spouse Barbara New (1956-1988) Michael Barrington (London, 3 July 1924 – 5 June 1988 in London) was a British actor best known for his television work.
His most famous role was as the ineffectual Governor Venables in the popular sitcom Porridge alongside Ronnie Barker and Fulton Mackay.
He also appeared on the TV programmes Z-Cars, The Avengers, Private Schulz, Adam Adamant Lives!, and in the Doctor Who story The Seeds of Doom, as Sir Colin Thackeray.
He died of a heart attack on 5 June 1988, aged 63 and is buried in the East London Cemetery and Crematorium.
He was married to actress Barbara New until his death.
Selected filmography
- Payroll (1961)
- The Hellfire Club (1961)
- Privilege (1967)
- Up the Junction (1968)
- The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer (1970)
- Follow Me! (1972)
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