About Michael Gover
Lived 1913 – 1987 (aged 73). Michael Gover was a British actor, film actor and television actor.
Michael Ole Phillipson Gover (31 August 1913 – 2 May 1987) was an English actor best known for his portrayal of Arthur Russell in the BBC television series Survivors. He started acting late in life after failing in his dream of being an astronaut, and first appeared in an episode of The Avengers Man in the Mirror in 1963 as "One Six". He returned to the show two episodes later, in the same role.
His other television appearances include 10 episodes of Z-Cars, The Troubleshooters, Dixon of Dock Green, Softly, Softly, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) and Doomwatch.
His movie roles include the prison governor in A Clockwork Orange (1971) and one of the Elders in Superman (1978).
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Who was Michael Gover?
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When was Michael Gover born?
Michael Gover was born on 31 August 1913 in Denmark.
When did Michael Gover die?
Michael Gover died on 1 May 1987 in Sussex.
What was Michael Gover's occupation?
Michael Gover was an actor, film actor and television actor.
What nationality was Michael Gover?
Michael Gover was British.
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