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Michael Craig

Michael Craig

Actor · Born January 27, 1929 (97) · Poona, Maharashtra, British India (now Pune, Maharashtra, India)

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. He is related to British film producer Richard Gregson (youngest brother), American actress Natasha Gregson Wagner (niece), British lord mayor of London Sir Reginald Henson (great-grandfather) and British novelist Julia Gregson (sister-in-law).

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 27, 1929 (97)
From
Poona, Maharashtra, British India (now Pune, Maharashtra, India)
Works as
Actor
Titles
28 on Motif · 86 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 39% in 30 days

What are Michael Craig's films like?

Across their 22 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Survival.

Genres

Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 42nd percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 29th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Adventure4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 51st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies
Crime4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
31%
Survival
17%
Self
16%
Bonds
16%
Society
9%
Power
8%
Ideas
4%
Justice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception5 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 22 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 5 · Serious 7 · Dark 10

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 8 · Stylized 9 · Heightened 5

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 15 · Intense 5

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 9 · Shifting 10 · Whiplash 3

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 17 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 11 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 15 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 10 · Affecting 7 · Heavy 5

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 15 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

14 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 5 of 14 analyzed roles.

Ally
5 of 14
Shadow
3 of 14
Hero
3 of 14
Mentor
1 of 14
Shapeshifter
1 of 14
Threshold guardian
1 of 14
Show the 14 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
14
Melancholic
10
Contemplative
6
Romantic
4
Dread
3
Other
22

How their films linger

Bittersweet10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet10
  • Tragic4
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Michael Craig's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 18 of their 28 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (12).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Michael Craig's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

86 credits, 28 with a Motif page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Mary Bryant(2005)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all shows

  • Second Time Around (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    Show Actor

  • The Hostages (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Professor

  • The Story of Rosy Dock (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)

    as Narrator

  • Appointment with Death(1988)

    as Lord Peel

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    as Commodore Travers

  • Hot Resort (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    as Bo Bo

  • Robin of Sherwood(1984)

    Show 2 episodes · as The Earl of Huntingdon

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Turkey Shoot(1982)

    as Charles Thatcher

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Killing of Angel Street (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    Screenplay · Story

  • Triangle (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 78 episodes · as Captain John Anderson

  • The Timeless Land (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 1 episode · as Stephen Mannion

  • Shoestring (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Maurice Gilray

  • The Atom Spies (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1979)

    as Bruno Pontecorvo

  • The Danedyke Mystery (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1979)

    as The Reverend Septimus Treloar

  • Tales of the Unexpected(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Moira

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • The Irishman (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    as Paddy Doolan

  • The Professionals (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Guthrie

  • The Sullivans (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 2 episodes · Writer

  • The Emigrants (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 4 episodes · as Bill Parker

  • The Outsiders (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 13 episodes · Creator · Writer

  • The Fourth Wish (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    Writer · as Dr. Richardson

  • For Love (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    as Alberto Reggiani

  • Inn of the Damned(1975)

    as Paul Melford

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Ride a Wild Pony(1975)

    as James Ellison

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Second Time Around (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 13 episodes · as Harry

  • Rush (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Chevalier de Vaucluse

  • The Vault of Horror(1973)

    as Maitland (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Arthur of the Britons (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Frighteners (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Bancroft

  • A Town Called Hell(1971)

    as Paco

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Father's Help (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    Writer · as Chris

  • The Fourth Victim(1971)

    as Arthur Anderson

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Story of a Girl Alone (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    as Luis

  • The Hotel in Amsterdam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • The Night of the Assassin (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1970)

    as Colonel Stephen Mallory

  • Husbands and Lovers (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 3 episodes · as Johann Braun

  • Shadows of Fear (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Brotherly Love(1970)

    as Douglas Dow

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • London Affair(1970)

    as Daddy

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • The Royal Hunt of the Sun(1969)

    as Estete

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • ITV Saturday Night Theatre (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · Writer · as Alan Williams · as Gus · as Mark Jones · as Owen Prebble

  • Spoiled (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1968)

    as Richard Howarth

  • Star!(1968)

    as Sir Anthony Spencer

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Nothing's Ever Over (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1968)

    as Him

  • A Very Fine Line (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1968)

    as Frank Guess

  • ITV Playhouse (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Ken

  • Half Hour Story (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Him

  • Modesty Blaise(1966)

    as Paul Hagan

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Life at the Top(1965)

    as Mark

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • BBC Play of the Month (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Earl of Warwick · as James II · as Orgon

  • Sandra(1965)

    as Andrew Dawson

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • The Wednesday Play (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Richard Howarth

  • Doctor Who(1963)

    Show 4 episodes · as Commodore

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Stolen Hours(1963)

    as Dr. John Carmody

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • The Iron Maiden (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1963)

    as Jack Hopkins

  • Conquered City (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1962)

    as Captain Robert Elliott

  • Life for Ruth (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1962)

    as John Harris

  • A Pair of Briefs (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1962)

    as Tony Stevens

  • Mysterious Island(1961)

    as Capt. Cyrus Harding

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • No, My Darling Daughter (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    as Thomas Barclay

  • Drama 61-67 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Kath Nolan

  • Payroll (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    as Johnny Mellors

  • Doctor in Love (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1960)

    as Dr. Richard Hare

  • Cone of Silence (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1960)

    as Capt. Hugh Dallas

  • The Angry Silence (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1960)

    Screenplay · as Joe Wallace

  • Sapphire(1959)

    as Inspector Phil Learoyd

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Upstairs and Downstairs (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1959)

    as Richard Barry

  • Life In Emergency Ward 10 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1959)

    as Stephen Russell

  • Sea of Sand (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1958)

    as Cpt Cotton

  • Nor the Moon by Night (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1958)

    as Rusty

  • The Silent Enemy(1958)

    as Leading Seaman Knowles

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Campbell's Kingdom(1957)

    as Boyd Bladen

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • High Tide at Noon (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1957)

    as Nils

  • Triple Deception(1956)

    as Larry Ellis / Steve Chancellor (dec.)

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Eyewitness (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1956)

    as Jay

  • Armchair Theatre (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · Writer · as Alex Marshall · as Chris · as Cliff Morton · as Frank Guess

  • Yield to the Night(1956)

    as Jim Lancaster

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • The Black Tent(1956)

    as Sheikh Faris

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Passage Home (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1955)

    as Burton

  • Svengali (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1954)

    as Zou Zou

  • The Embezzler (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1954)

    as Dr. Forrest

  • The Love Lottery (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1954)

    as Cameraman Assistant (uncredited)

  • Malta Story(1953)

    as British Officer

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • The Lady with a Lamp(1951)

    as Wounded Soldier

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 86 titles from 1951 to 2008; peak year 1960.

Biggest box office

Turkey Shoot (1982)

$1.4M worldwide

Highest rated

Sapphire (1959)

Midcredits 85th

Most popular right now

Mysterious Island (1961)

Film career

19512008

Peak 1960 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 4 Motif titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting83 of 86: 78 only acting, 5 with another role · typical Midcredits score56thWriting8 of 86: 2 only writing, 6 with another roleOther crew1 of 86: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

86 titles, 6 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 5 of them.

By decade

1950s19 · 19 acting · 1 crew1960s26 · 26 acting · 2 crew1970s28 · 26 acting · 4 crew1980s8 · 7 acting · 1 crew1990s2 · acting2000s3 · acting

Billing

usually 3rd · top billed in 15% of 13 roles
5666

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Michael Craig's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Midcredits score in the 46th percentile, the median of all 24; across their 22 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 49th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 22

Approval · how many liked their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 22

Reach · how many have seen their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 22

Midcredits score across 28 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

15 of their 28 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Crowd Pleaser15
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

Ride a Wild Pony (1975)

53rd percentile spread · 19% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Doctor Who (1963)

Midcredits 93rd · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 64/100 in their films, across 21 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 39. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Michael Craig's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 Motif titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 18 · mildMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Michael Craig work with?

People who share at least 2 of Michael Craig's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Earl St. John shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers