Michael Bertenshaw
Biography
Born 1945 and raised in North of England (Lancashire and Yorkshire) but attended public school in Cambridge from age 13 to 18. BA (hons) in English and Fine Art Combined from University of Leeds (1967) Lectured in General Studies, English and Art at College of Further Education for eight years. Won first prize in two consecutive New Writer competitions for BBC (one Radio and one TV). Entered RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) as Acting Student on scholarship (1975). Left RADA as Ronson Award Winner (Most Promising Actor of Year)(1977). 1977-1980: Member of RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company). 1980-1990: mainly leading roles in major regional theatres with occasional minor TV appearances. 1990 onwards: mainly television and film appearances with some London theatre work (primarily letting loose as dame or villain in the famous Stratford Theatre Royal's traditional pantomimes).
Known For
Midsomer Murders
The Crown
Silent Witness
Peak Practice
Peak Practice
Sherlock Holmes
A Touch of Frost
The Bill
All Movies (17)
- Maxxx2017 · as Peter Clayton
- The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare's Globe2016 · as Duke of Venice / Tubal
- Taming of the Shrew2013 · as Gremio
- All's Well That Ends Well - Live at Shakespeare's Globe2012 · as Lafeu
- Doctor Who: The Next Doctor2008 · as Mr. Cole
- The Da Vinci Code2006 · as Priest
- Measure for Measure: Live from the Globe2004 · as Escalus
- Carla2003 · as Coroner
- Bust2002 · as Jim, Fuzz One
- The Lost World2001 · as Reporter at Docks
- Another Life2001 · as William Graydon
- Summer in the Suburbs2000 · as George Saunders
- Intimate Relations1996 · as Mr. Pugh
- Giving Tongue1996 · as Lords Clerk
- Paper Mask1990 · as Coroner's Officer
- Bellman and True1987 · as Steward
- John Wycliffe: The Morning Star1984 · as John Purvey
All TV Shows (28)
- Grace2021 · as Derek Balkwill
- The Crown2016 · as Master of the Household
- Murderland2009 · as Steve Tobias
- Foyle's War2002
- Foyle's War2002 · as Malcolm Powell
- Murphy's Law2001 · as Justice Burnham
- Messiah2001 · as Gov. William Houseman
- Oliver Twist1999 · as Dr Butchard
- Undercover Heart1998 · as Peter Drew
- Midsomer Murders1997 · as Michael Rycroft
- Silent Witness1996
- Pie in the Sky1994 · as Fremantle
- Peak Practice1993 · as Dr. Sharland
- Peak Practice1993 · as Casualty Officer
- Joking Apart1993 · as Policeman
- A Touch of Frost1992 · as Chalmers
- Stanley and the Women1991 · as Television Chairman
- Inspector Morse1987 · as Detective
- C.A.B1986
- Slinger's Day1986 · as Sales Rep
- The Return of Sherlock Holmes1986 · as Aveling
- Lovejoy1986 · as Malcolm Harbey
- The Bill1984
- Leaving1984 · as Milkman
- Sherlock Holmes1984 · as Aveling
- Diana1984 · as Reporter
- Strangers1978 · as DI Walker
- The Professionals1977 · as Doctor