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Michael Rathborne(1923-1971)

  • Actor
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Michael Rathborne was born on 6 April 1923 in York, England, UK. He was an actor, known for My Partner the Ghost (1969), Doctor Who (1963) and The Mini-Mob (1967). He was married to Diana Van Proosdy. He died on 22 January 1971 in Kensington, London, England, UK.
BornApril 6, 1923
DiedJanuary 22, 1971(47)
BornApril 6, 1923
DiedJanuary 22, 1971(47)
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Known for

Kenneth Cope in My Partner the Ghost (1969)
My Partner the Ghost
7.7
TV Series
  • Man in Laundromat
Paul McGann, Colin Baker, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, William Hartnell, Sylvester McCoy, Jon Pertwee, and Patrick Troughton in Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who
8.4
TV Series
  • Taxi Driver
The Mini-Mob (1967)
The Mini-Mob
7.8
  • TV Interviewer
  • 1967
The Buccaneers (1956)
The Buccaneers
7.2
TV Series
  • Look-out

Credits

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Actor

  • Bette Davis and Michael Redgrave in Connecting Rooms (1970)
    Connecting Rooms
    6.4
    • Employment Office Clerk (uncredited)
    • 1970
  • Kenneth Cope in My Partner the Ghost (1969)
    My Partner the Ghost
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Man in Laundromat
    • 1969
  • The Mini-Mob (1967)
    The Mini-Mob
    7.8
    • TV Interviewer
    • 1967
  • Paul McGann, Colin Baker, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, William Hartnell, Sylvester McCoy, Jon Pertwee, and Patrick Troughton in Doctor Who (1963)
    Doctor Who
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Taxi Driver
    • 1966
  • The Newcomers (1965)
    The Newcomers
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Councillor Bowden
    • Mr. Bowden
    • 1965–1966
  • Call the Gun Expert (1964)
    Call the Gun Expert
    TV Series
    • Older Merrett
    • 1964
  • Reginald Marsh, Barbara Murray, and Patrick Wymark in The Plane Makers (1963)
    The Plane Makers
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Chivers (as Michael Rathbone)
    • 1963
  • No Hiding Place (1959)
    No Hiding Place
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Cummings
    • 2nd Commando
    • Bert
    • 1961–1962
  • ITV Play of the Week (1955)
    ITV Play of the Week
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Sergeant Hooper
    • 1961
  • Rendezvous (1957)
    Rendezvous
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Luke
    • 1959
  • Private Investigator
    TV Series
    • Mr. Dunham
    • 1958
  • The Buccaneers (1956)
    The Buccaneers
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Look-out
    • 1956
  • Abigail and Roger
    5.4
    TV Series
    • 1956
  • Quatermass II (1955)
    Quatermass II
    7.1
    TV Mini Series
    • Extra
    • Worker
    • Zombie (uncredited)
    • 1955
  • BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950)
    BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Capt. Bill Parrish
    • 1952

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Michael Rathbone
  • Born
    • April 6, 1923
    • York, England, UK
  • Died
    • January 22, 1971
    • Kensington, London, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Diana Van Proosdy1954 - 1971 (his death, 1 child)

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    Father of actress Pippa Rathborne.

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