Keith Michell - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	December 01, 1926
Died	November 20, 2015 (age 88)
Birthplace	Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius - (see also Keith Michell's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	His role as King Henry VIII in the BBC TV series 'The Six Wives of Henry VIII' and its sequel 'Henry VIII and His Six Wives'

Intro

Keith Michell was an acclaimed Australian actor and singer best known for his distinguished stage and television performances, particularly for his portrayal of King Henry VIII in the series 'The Six Wives of Henry VIII.'

Early Life & Background

Born in Adelaide, Keith Michell attended Port Pirie High School and Adelaide Teachers' College. He initially worked as an art teacher before pursuing acting, making his debut in the 1940s with various Australian stage companies before relocating to Britain in 1949.

Career Highlights

• Portrayed King Henry VIII in BBC's 'The Six Wives of Henry VIII' (1970)
• Starred in 'Henry VIII and His Six Wives' (1972) film adaptation
• Extensive stage career including leading roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Old Vic
• Played Captain Georg von Trapp in the London production of 'The Sound of Music'
• Served as artistic director of the Chichester Festival Theatre (1974–1977)

Trivia

• Keith Michell was also a talented illustrator and published several books featuring his artwork.
• He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2010 for services to drama.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Michell
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0585375/