Michael Barrington
Michael Barrington (3 July 1924 – 5 June 1988) was a British actor best known for his television work. His best remembered role is as the ineffectual Governor Venables in the BBC sitcom Porridge which featured Ronnie Barker in the lead role.
Acted in
Knockback: 2
1985
as Interviewer
Private Schulz
1981
as Sam Maynard
The Chinese Detective
1981
The Network
1979
as John Dunkerley
Betzi
1978
as Sir George Cockburn
The Black Panther
1977
Cross Now
1977
as Bromley
Porridge: The Desperate Hours
1976
as Governor Venables
The New Avengers
1976
The Picture of Dorian Gray
1976
as Mr. Erskine
Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom
1976
as Sir Colin Thackeray
Porridge
1974
as Governor Venables
The Edwardians
1972
Follow Me!
1972
as Mr. Scrampton
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
1970
as Major Scott
Play for Today
1970
Department S
1969
as John Heppel
Hark at Barker
1969
Camille '68
1968
as Dr. Mannard
The Champions
1968
as Manager
Her Majesty's Pleasure
1968
The Jazz Age
1968
Up the Junction
1968
as Barrister
A Little Temptation
1965
as Harry Cartwright
Public Eye
1965
Doctor Who
1963
as Sir Colin Thackeray
Z-Cars
1962
Follow That Man
1961
as Hotel Manager
Maigret
1960
Sunday-Night Play
1960
as Rowson
The Adventures of Robin Hood
1955
as Emile