Michael Crawford

Michael Crawford

Nacimiento : 1942-01-19, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK

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Michael Crawford CBE (born 19 January 1942) is an English actor and singer. He has garnered great critical acclaim and won numerous awards during his career, which covers radio, television, film, and stagework on both London's West End and on Broadway in New York City. With a career that spans over four decades, he is known both in and out of Britain for originating the title role in The Phantom of the Opera, as well as playing the hapless Frank Spencer in the popular 1970s British sitcom, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, which successfully earned him a place as a household name and made him famous to millions around the world. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Crawford, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Michael Crawford

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The Enigmatic Charlotte Rampling
Self (archive footage)
Screen icon Charlotte Rampling has fascinated the world of cinema, fashion and photography with her mysterious and almost inaccessible beauty. A major figure in genre and auteur films, she is unclassifiable: between presence and absence, shyness and audacity, she's always hypnotic, magnetic and fascinating. From her film debut in the mid-1960s in England, to her unconventional career path, through the tragic loss suicide of her older sister that will irremediably mark her acting, this film is a dive into the existential quest of a complex actress, whose every facet is discovered through her roles. Through a conversation with the actress herself, along with personal archives and extracts from her films, this documentary raws a dazzling portrait of her life and career.
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Self
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age explores the world of Broadway from 1959 through the early 1980s as recounted by a diverse cast of Broadway stars who lived through it, creating a first-hand archive of personal backstage stories and memories. The new documentary is the long-awaited sequel to late filmmaker Rick McKay’s award-winning 2003 film Broadway: The Golden Age, continuing the saga into the '60s and '70s and spotlighting beloved classic Broadway shows including Once Upon a Mattress, Bye Bye Birdie, Barefoot in the Park, Pippin, A Chorus Line, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Chicago, and 42nd Street. Featuring a galaxy of stars including Alec Baldwin, Carol Burnett, Glenn Close, André De Shields, Jane Fonda, Robert Goulet, Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera, Dick Van Dyke, Ben Vereen, and many more, the film also includes rare archival photos and never-before-seen footage both onstage and off.
El abuelo espía
Scrawny Kid
Un abuelo reúne a su equipo de la Segunda Guerra Mundial para rescatar a la novia de su nieto, que ha sido secuestrada.
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em Sport Relief Special
Frank Spencer
Driving his car Frank gets a call from Betty reminding him to attend daughter Jessica's cycle race. As a result he has an accident with a well-known Formula 1 driver and a well-known - except to Frank - politician. Other mishaps follow culminating in an intrusion into the cycle race where Frank accidentally sabotages Bradley Wiggins' attempt to go for the world record.
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em Sport Relief Special
Writer
Driving his car Frank gets a call from Betty reminding him to attend daughter Jessica's cycle race. As a result he has an accident with a well-known Formula 1 driver and a well-known - except to Frank - politician. Other mishaps follow culminating in an intrusion into the cycle race where Frank accidentally sabotages Bradley Wiggins' attempt to go for the world record.
Directing Dolly: Gene Kelly Remembered
Self (archive footage)
Patricia Ward Kelly remembers Gene Kelly directing "Hello, Dolly!"
El fantasma de la ópera en el Royal Albert Hall
Himself
Para celebrar el 25 Aniversario de “El Fantasma de la Ópera” de Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cameron Mackintosch produjo una representación del musical única, espectacular, a una escala jamás vista hasta ahora. Inspirada en la escenografía original de Hal Prince y Gillian Lynne, esta lujosa y deslumbrante producción tuvo como marco el suntuoso esplendor victoriano del legendario Royal Albert Hall londinense, con un reparto y orquesta de más de 200 artistas y varias actuaciones invitadas muy especiales.
It Started with Swap Shop
Self
Noel Edmonds, Keith Chegwin, John Craven and Maggie Philbin reunite for a one-off edition of the Saturday morning classic Swap Shop to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
Phantom of the Opera: Behind the Mask
Self
The story of the creation of the world's most successful musical.
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
Self
Live from Carnegie Hall and hosted by Julie Andrews, a host of glittering Broadway stars sing Broadway's best and most enduring love songs. This production is a filmed record of a concert given on 16 October 2000 at the City Center for Music and Dance, New York City, to raise funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. The occasion was particularly notable in that it marked Julie Andrews' (brief) return to singing in public after a four-year hiatus. Originally broadcast on PBS's "Great Performances" (season 29, episode 8).
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
Self
Enchanting holiday tale of a young runaway who has broken into an old movie palace, looking for shelter on a snow-filled Christmas Eve. Closed for decades, the building is filled with countless discarded artifacts from the past. The girl is discovered by the old caretaker, who uses the ghosts and spirits that inhabit this long-abandoned world to turn her life around.
Michael Crawford in Concert
Himself
The Tony Award-winning originator of the title role in the global stage success The Phantom of the Opera, Michael Crawford brings his unique voice and charismatic presence to this one-of-a-kind concert event. Crawford performs Broadway, inspirational and traditional favorites at the Cerritos Center in Los Angeles. For his signature Phantom songs, he is joined by Dale Kristien, his co-star in the Los Angeles company of that show. He salutes that show's creator Andrew Lloyd Webber with tunes from two of the composer's other musicals. Experience Michael Crawford in Concert and savor a magical performance specifically staged for home viewing.
El bosque de colores
Cornelius (voice)
Un día la tranquilidad en las vidas de tres amigos Furling (el ratón Abigail, el topo Edgar y el erizo Russell) se ve repentinamente perturbada. Un vertido químico destruye el bosque y su joven amiga Michelle enferma gravemente, por lo que iniciarán una aventura para devolverle la salud.
Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore
Tracks include "The Phantom Of The Opera," "The Music Of The Night," "All I Ask Of You," "Tell Me On A Sunday," "Pie Jesu," "Amigos Para Siempre," "Love Changes Everything," "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again," "Oh, What A Circus," "Any Dream Will Do," "Close Every Door," "The First Man You Remember," "Anything But Lonely" and "Joseph Mega-Remix."
Barnum
Phineas Taylor Barnum
Barnum the musical traces Phineas Taylor Barnum's career from 1835 to 1881 when he joined James A. Bailey to form the circus which was called The Greatest Show on Earth. Barnum is a defender of "the noble art of humbug" with a philosophy, and has a free wheeling ambition to make a fortune. He buys the oldest woman in the world, named Joyce Heath, as a sideshow attraction. Barnum builds a museum of curiosities supported by his wife Charity, who would like him to settle down.
Cóndorman
Woody
El dibujante de cómics y escritor Woody realiza una simple operación de mensajería para su amigo Harry, quien trabaja para la CIA. Pero cuando él mantiene a raya con éxito a agentes hostiles, se gana el respeto de la hermosa Natalia, que solicita su ayuda para su deserción. Woody utiliza esta solicitud como influencia para utilizar los recursos de la CIA para llevar a su creación de cómics, Cóndorman, a la vida para luchar contra el malvado Krokov.
Sorry...
Ferdinand Vanek
Two TV Plays by Vaclav Havel, one called 'Audience', and one called 'Private View'.
Las aventuras de Alicia
White Rabbit
Adaptación del clásico de Lewis Carroll "Alicia en el país de las maravillas".
The Games
Harry Hayes
From Great Britain, the United States, France, Italy, Australia and behind the Iron Curtain. They are the most superbly conditioned animals in the world. They are also the pawns of powerful nations, the victims of dangerous drugs and the object of many men's ambitions. Once every four years they come together... for the Olympic Games.
Hello-Goodbye
Harry England
Harry es un vendedor de autos británicos Durante un viaje a Francia conoce a una baronesa cuando su Rolls-Royce se avería. Pasan unos días juntos y se convierten en amantes antes de que ella desaparezca una noche, pero Harry no sabe su apellido. El barón contrata a Harry para que de lecciones a su hijo adolescente sobre coches en su casa de campo. Harry descubre a la baronesa de nuevo y su relación continúa. Harry se enamora y le pide a la baronesa que deje al barón.
Hello, Dolly!
Cornelius Hackl
Cornelius Hackl, dependiente de una tienda de alimentación de Yonkers, marcha a Nueva York con su mejor amigo para pasar un buen rato. Allí no pueden evitar cruzarse con su jefe Horace, que les promete darles una reprimenda si los ve en un restaurante de moda en lugar de estar atendiendo la tienda. A través de Horace, comerciante viudo, conocemos a Dolly Levi, una casamentera de mediana edad -también viuda- que está intentando buscarle una nueva mujer.
Cómo gané la guerra
Goodbody
Parodia del cine bélico. Segunda Guerra Mundial. Narra las peripecias de un inepto militar que dirige una compañía de inadaptados. El teniente Goodbody (Crawford) intenta suplir su falta de experiencia con un entusiamo desbordante. Por eso, cuando le ordenan construir un campo de criquet en el Norte de África, en pleno desierto, cien kilómetros por detrás de las líneas enemigas, no se lo piensa dos veces y acomete la empresa incluso arriesgando la vida de sus hombres.
Atraco a la inglesa
Michael Tremayne
Los hermanos David y Michael Tremayne elaboran un plan para robar las joyas de la Corona, que se hallan dentro de una cámara blindada de la Torre de Londres. Mientras que David, que es arquitecto, estudia un mapa del edificio, Michael se ocupa de la estrategia, basándose en los conocimientos adquiridos en la escuela militar de la que acaba de ser expulsado. (FILMAFFINITY)
Golfus de Roma
Hero
Cuando un astuto esclavo, mentiroso, perezoso, ocurrente y tramposo descubre que el hijo de su amo está enamorado de una joven virgen, le ofrece su ayuda para conquistarla si a cambio le condede la libertad. Pero los amoríos se ven obstaculizados por asombrosas sorpresas, ingeniosos disfraces y una alocada carrera de cuádrigas.
Two Left Feet
Alan Crabbe
Based on David Stuart Leslie's novel Two Left Feet is a story about Alan Crabbe (Michael Crawford a callow youth desperate for a date with any girl who can offer him the experience he lacks. Every time Alan tries a manful stride into the jungle of sex, his two left feet turn the attempt into a trip-and-stumble. Then he meets Eileen (Nyree Dawn Porter), the new waitress at the corner cafe, who signal unmistakable messages with her large inviting eyes.
El Knack... y cómo conseguirlo
Colin
Londres, años 60. Colin (Michael Crawford) se ha perdido toda la revolución sexual, pero tiene a su amigo Tolen (Ray Brooks), a quien envidia, para que le enseñe todos los secretos que debe conocer para conquistar a las mujeres y poder recuperar el tiempo perdido. Nancy Jones (Rita Tushingham) es una joven despistada y provinciana que llega a Londres... Anárquico clásico de la cultura mod con una música genuina del swinging London. Palma de Oro en Cannes. (FILMAFFINITY
El amante de la muerte
Sgt. Junior Sailen
McQueen y Wagner son dos pilotos británicos que durante la II Guerra Mundial se disputan el amor de Anne Field, al tiempo que arriesgan sus vidas en peligrosas misiones con sus bombarderos.
A French Mistress
Kent
The boys of Melbury Primary School are plunged into turmoil when the new French Master turns out to be a Mistress! Madelin Leforge's (the French Mistress) effect on the boys is swift and amazing. Suddenly everyone wants extra French Lessons just to glimpse the teacher in revealing shorts and bikinis. As discipline crumbles, a scandal explodes when the Head discovers the mademoiselle's mother was an old flame. Madeline must be dismissed to save further embarrassments.
Blow Your Own Trumpet
Jim Fenn
A young lad wants to play cornet and despite the efforts of a rival, wins a competition and a place in the local band by sheer grit and perseverance.
Soapbox Derby
Peter Toms
The Battersea Bats are a gang of four kids who have their den in an abandoned building near the Thames, and they have a plan of action in mind because in about a week there is a soapbox derby being held, a contest they mean to win.