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Michael Staniforth(1942-1987)

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Michael Staniforth was born on 15 December 1942 in Selly Oak, Birmingham, England, UK. He was an actor, known for No Strings (1974), Rentaghost (1976) and Great Big Groovy Horse (1975). He died on 31 July 1987 in Westminster, London, England, UK.
BornDecember 15, 1942
DiedJuly 31, 1987(44)
BornDecember 15, 1942
DiedJuly 31, 1987(44)
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Known for

No Strings (1974)
No Strings
5.0
TV Series
  • 3rd Workman
Rentaghost (1976)
Rentaghost
6.9
TV Series
  • Music Department
Great Big Groovy Horse (1975)
Great Big Groovy Horse
TV Movie
  • Actor
  • 1975
The Good Old Days (1953)
The Good Old Days
6.8
TV Series
  • Self - Member of the Players Theatre, London

Credits

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Music Department

  • Rentaghost (1976)
    Rentaghost
    6.9
    TV Series
    • theme song
    • singer: theme song
    • composer: theme song ...
    • 1976–1984

Actor

  • Rentaghost (1976)
    Rentaghost
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Timothy Claypole
    • 1976–1984
  • Rowan Atkinson in Canned Laughter (1979)
    Canned Laughter
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • Sanders
    • 1979
  • Great Big Groovy Horse (1975)
    Great Big Groovy Horse
    TV Movie
    • 1975
  • Alfie Darling (1975)
    Alfie Darling
    4.6
    • Terry, party guest (uncredited)
    • 1975
  • No Strings (1974)
    No Strings
    5.0
    TV Series
    • 3rd Workman
    • 1974

Soundtrack

  • Rentaghost (1976)
    Rentaghost
    6.9
    TV Series
    • arranger: "Rentaghost"
    • performer: "Rentaghost"
    • writer: "Rentaghost"
    • 1976–1984

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Jack
  • Height
    • 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
  • Born
    • December 15, 1942
    • Selly Oak, Birmingham, England, UK
  • Died
    • July 31, 1987
    • Westminster, London, England, UK(HIV-related illness)

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