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Michael Francis Gregson (born 27 January 1929), known professionally as Michael Craig, is a British actor and screenwriter, known for his work in theatre, film and television both in the United Kingdom and in Australia. Biography Craig was born in Poona, British India, the son of Donald Gregson, who served in the 3rd Indian Cavalry as a captain. He was the elder brother of film producer and screenwriter Richard Gregson. Acting career Theatre Craig began his entertainment career in the theatre. His first job was as an assistant stage manager at the Castle Theatre, Farnham, England in 1950. His stage credits include A Whistle in the Dark (Apollo Theatre, 1961), Wars of the Roses (RSC at Stratford 1963–64), Funny Girl (with Barbra Streisand at the Prince of Wales Theatre 1966), Pinter's The Homecoming (Music Box Theatre, Broadway 1966–67) and the lead role in Trying in Australia in 2007 and at the Finborough Theatre, London, in 2009. Screen: Film and television Craig made his film debut in a non-speaking part, as an uncredited extra in 1949. He was then talent-spotted at the Oxford Playhouse and gained his first speaking part in an uncredited role in Malta Story (1953). He gained his first credited role the following year in 1954, in The Embezzler Groomed as a star by the Rank Organisation, he appeared in a number of films, including Campbell's Kingdom (1957), Sea of Sand (1958), The Silent Enemy (1958), Sapphire (1959), Doctor in Love (1960), Cone of Silence (1960), Mysterious Island (1961), The Iron Maiden (1962), A Choice of Kings, Modesty Blaise (1966), Turkey Shoot (1982), Ride a Wild Pony (1975) and Appointment with Death (1988). He received a BAFTA Best actor nomination for his performance in Sea of Sand (1958). In October 1956, John Davis, managing director of Rank, announced him as one of the actors under contract that Davis thought would become an international star. His television credits include Arthur of the Britons (1973), The Emigrants (1976), Rush (1976), The Danedyke Mystery (1979), The Professionals (1980), Shoestring (1980), The Timeless Land (1980), Triangle (1981–83), Tales of the Unexpected (1982), Robin of Sherwood (1986), Doctor Who (in the serial Terror of the Vervoids 1986), the Australian series G.P. (1989–95), Brides of Christ (1991), Grass Roots (2000) and Always Greener (2003). He was the subject of an hour-long interview on his life and career recorded for and broadcast on Talking Pictures TV in 2018. Scriptwriting credits Craig's scriptwriting credits include the ABC-TV trilogy The Fourth Wish (1974), which starred John Meillon in an award-winning performance as the father of a dying boy. Craig also wrote the screenplay for the feature film The Fourth Wish (1976), which was produced following the success of the television series. Alongside his co-writers, Richard Gregson (his brother) and Bryan Forbes, Craig was nominated for an Academy Award for the screenplay of The Angry Silence (1960). Personal life Craig's first wife was Babette Collier. His second is the Australian actress Susan Walker. He is the father of Jessica Gregson; his brother was the film producer Richard Gregson and, because of Richard's marriage to Natalie Wood, Craig is an uncle of the actress Natasha Gregson Wagner. His autobiography, The Smallest Giant: An Actor's Life, was published in 2005. Filmography Film Television References External links Michael Craig at IMDb Michael Craig at the Internet Broadway Database Michael Craig at the British Film Institute Review for Trying in Australia 2007. Discover the Michael Craig popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Michael Craig books.
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The Deep Dark Descending
Allen EskensA homicide detective hunts down his wife's killers while struggling between his thirst for revenge and a twinge of conscience forbidding him to take the law into his own hands. Hom...
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How to Master Sin
Michael Richard CRaigThis guide is a resource of tools no Christian college student should be without. It is designed to help today’s student identify, avoid and defeat sin and temptation so they can b...
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State Minnesota v. Craig Michael Friend
Supreme Court of Minnesota1. Defendant was not denied his right to a fair trial by the admission of certain photographs and a videotape of the crime scene. 2. Trial court did not abuse its discre...
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Peril
Bob Woodward & Robert CostaThe transition from President Donald J. Trump to President Joseph R. Biden Jr. stands as one of the most dangerous periods in American history.But as #1 internationally bestselling...
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Changing Lives Through Counseling
Michael Richard CRaigThe information provided in this book is neither complete nor comprehensive. It is not designed to be all encompassing. Although, the contents are directed to the pastoral or Chris...
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Running Blind
M. J. ArlidgeNew to the police force, WPC Helen Grace is assigned to her first clearcut case. Sure there's something sinister beneath the surface, Helen has a bad feeling . . . but who's going ...
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A Space Explorers Theological Training Guide to Alien Encounters
Michael Richard CRaigThis manual is dedicated to everyone who loves the truth, where ever it may be found."The mere existence of an alien life form from other worlds should never be cause for concern o...
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How To Master Sin
Michael CraigA resource of practical biblical tools with applications no Christian student should be without. This guide is designed to help today's student identify and avoid temptation in ord...
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Tales from the Texas Tech Red Raiders Sideline
Spike Dykes, Dave Boling & Bill LittleTales from the Texas Tech Red Raiders Sideline will examine the games, stories, and players that have enriched the Red Raiders’ 79year history. College football fans will get an in...
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Prometheus and the Dragon
Eric Michael CraigMankind is out of options, and time is running out.After America's Hammerthrow fails President Hutton launches Project Prometheus, while the Chinese continue their relentless march...
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Stormhaven Rising
Eric Michael CraigHow far will one man go to make sure the truth gets out?Colton Taylor, a wealthy and eccentric industrialist, finds himself locked in a collision course with the President of the U...
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Fear
Bob WoodwardOVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD RUNAWAY #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER SENSATIONAL #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER “Explosive.”The Washington Post “Devastating.”The New Yorker “Unprecedented....
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Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions
Ed ZwickA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER This heartfelt and wry career memoir from the director of Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Legends o...
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Shared Notes
Martin HayesMartin Hayes spent his childhood on a farm in County Clare, in a household steeped in musical tradition. After a freespirited youth, he headed to the United States where he built a...
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Silly Faces and Silly Questions
Michael Richard CRaigThis is a simple, silly and fun book for kids of all ages. I use silly faces and silly questions together, to challenge the thinking and creativity of all readers.
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Counting Silly Faces Numbers 1-10
Michael CraigThis is the first in the ten volume set of counting silly faces one to one hundred. Using silly faces and numbers, this simple counting series adds a touch of humor and fun when le...
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The Woodward Trilogy
Bob Woodward & Robert CostaDiscover the inside story of life inside President Trump’s White House as only #1 internationally bestselling author Bob Woodward can tell it with this collection of Woodward’s mos...
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Praise the Pig
Jennifer L. S. PearsallCook all your favorite cuts of pork for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and allday snacks with recipes from a fellow pork lover!The porky pigjuicy, delectable, and irresistibly flavorful...
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Michael Ray Craig v. State Indiana
Court Of Appeals Of KentuckyDefendantAppellant Michael Ray Craig was found guilty of felony murder by a jury in the Clark Circuit Court on November 24, 1981. He subsequently was sentenced by the trial Judge t...
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In Sunlight or In Shadow
Lawrence BlockA truly unprecedented literary achievement by author and editor Lawrence Block, a newlycommissioned anthology of seventeen superblycrafted stories inspired by the paintings of Edwa...
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Not The Whole Story
Angela Huth'A delightful memoir' Kate Saunders, The Times'Fabulous . . . dazzling' Tatler'Enchanting . . . movingly lyrical' Ysenda Maxtone Graham, Country LifeThis short volume has turned ou...