
Michael Bertenshaw
- Date of Birth: 1945-06-15
- Place of Birth: Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, UK
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 (196... 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).

John Wycliffe: The Morning Star
Drama, History • 1984 January

The Crown
Drama • 2016 November

Pie in the Sky
Comedy, Drama • 1994 March

Sherlock Holmes
Crime, Drama, Mystery • 1984 April

Foyle's War
Mystery, Drama, War & Politics, Crime • 2002 October

Foyle's War
Mystery, Drama, War & Politics, Crime • 2002 October

Inspector Morse
Crime, Drama, Mystery • 1987 January

Murphy's Law
Crime, Drama, Mystery • 2001 September

Silent Witness
Crime, Drama • 1996 February

Midsomer Murders
Crime, Drama, Mystery • 1997 March