Michael Standing is a multifaceted British artist, boasting an impressive career in both film and television as an actor and writer.
Notably, he is widely recognized for his pivotal role in the iconic feature film "The Italian Job", where he shared a memorable scene with the legendary Michael Caine, who famously exclaimed, "You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!"
Standing's extensive filmography also includes starring roles in both the television play and film adaptations of "Up The Junction", albeit portraying different characters, as well as "Poor Cow".
His most recent acting credit dates back to 1990, when he appeared in the film "Aftershock".
As a writer, Standing made his mark by penning a 1967 Wednesday Play entitled "Another Day, Another Dollar" and episodes of "Marked Personal" in 1973-74.
In a significant personal development, Standing emigrated to America, where he married Sherri Spillane, the ex-wife of renowned novelist Mickey Spillane.
