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Michael Da Costa(1941-1977)

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Michael Da Costa was born on 8 September 1941 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Protectors (1972), Callan (1974) and The Zoo Gang (1974). He was married to Philippa Brudenell. He died on 22 March 1977 in Pimlico, London, England, UK.
BornSeptember 8, 1941
DiedMarch 22, 1977(35)
BornSeptember 8, 1941
DiedMarch 22, 1977(35)
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Robert Vaughn, Tony Anholt, and Nyree Dawn Porter in The Protectors (1972)
The Protectors
6.7
TV Series
  • Cafe Owner
  • Emil Markov
  • Hotel Man
Callan (1974)
Callan
6.8
  • The Greek(as Michael da Costa)
  • 1974
Brian Keith, John Mills, Barry Morse, and Lilli Palmer in The Zoo Gang (1974)
The Zoo Gang
7.1
TV Series
  • Hercule
Ian Holm, Denholm Elliott, Robert Eddison, Freddie Jones, and Patrick Mower in Mystery and Imagination (1966)
Mystery and Imagination
7.3
TV Series
  • Jenkins

Credits

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Actor

  • Barry Foster in Van der Valk (1972)
    Van der Valk
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Doff
    • 1977
  • David Collings and Cyd Hayman in Woyzeck (1977)
    Woyzeck
    TV Movie
    • Sergeant-Jew
    • 1977
  • Ornella Muti and Vittorio Gassman in Pure as a Lily (1976)
    Pure as a Lily
    4.4
    • Giulio
    • 1976
  • Churchill's People (1974)
    Churchill's People
    5.6
    TV Series
    • Slave seller
    • 1975
  • Ian Richardson, Tom Bell, Donald Churchill, Michael Coles, David Hemmings, Patrick Mower, Prunella Ransome, John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, and Edward Woodward in Armchair Cinema (1974)
    Armchair Cinema
    7.9
    TV Series
    • South
    • 1974
  • Callan (1974)
    Callan
    6.8
    • The Greek (as Michael da Costa)
    • 1974
  • Brian Keith, John Mills, Barry Morse, and Lilli Palmer in The Zoo Gang (1974)
    The Zoo Gang
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Hercule
    • 1974
  • Fulton Mackay, Patrick Mower, Derren Nesbitt, Wensley Pithey, and George Sewell in Special Branch (1969)
    Special Branch
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Tony Compson
    • 1974
  • Jack Warner in Dixon of Dock Green (1955)
    Dixon of Dock Green
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Memory
    • Skinner
    • 1962–1974
  • Robert Vaughn, Tony Anholt, and Nyree Dawn Porter in The Protectors (1972)
    The Protectors
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Cafe Owner
    • Emil Markov
    • Hotel Man
    • 1972–1973
  • Richard Widmark in Madigan (1972)
    Madigan
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Postulnig (as Michael-Da-Cos-Ta)
    • 1973
  • Steptoe & Son (1972)
    Steptoe & Son
    6.5
    • Hotel Manager (as Michael da Costa)
    • 1972
  • Christ Recrucified (1969)
    Christ Recrucified
    6.7
    TV Mini Series
    • Michelis
    • 1969
  • Roger Moore in The Saint (1962)
    The Saint
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Doctor (uncredited)
    • 1968
  • Ian Holm, Denholm Elliott, Robert Eddison, Freddie Jones, and Patrick Mower in Mystery and Imagination (1966)
    Mystery and Imagination
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Jenkins
    • 1968

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Michael De Costa
  • Born
    • September 8, 1941
    • Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • March 22, 1977
    • Pimlico, London, England, UK(suicide by hanging)
  • Spouse
    • Philippa BrudenellNovember 18, 1970 - August 25, 1974 (her death)
  • Other works
    He acted in Michael Bogdanov's adaptation of "The Bootleg Gentleman" also known as "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme," at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford, Surrey, England with Bill Wallis, Lewis Fiander, Maggie Jones, Rita Merkelis, John Rye, Debbie Bowen, and Bob Hornery in the cast. Michael Bogdanov was director.

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