Michael Billington

Michael Billington was an actor and writer known for his screen test for the role of James Bond.

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Profession :

Fiction Writer | Movie Actor | Soundtrack

Birthday :

December 24, 1941

Death Date:

June 28, 2005

Age :

63

Michael Billington was a renowned English stage and screen actor, most notably recognized for his role as Colonel Paul Foster in the sci-fi TV series “UFO.” His successful theater career included performances in productions like “Hamlet” and “Troilus and Cressida.” Additionally, he appeared in films such as “The Spy Who Loved Me” and “The Onedin Line.” Billington was also a writer, critic, and author of several books on theater and film. He passed away in 2005 at the age of 63. In 2023, he retired as the Guardian’s chief theater critic after nearly 50 years and 10,000 reviews.

An intriguing fact about Billington is that he screen-tested for the role of James Bond more than any other actor, and it was rumored that he was Albert R. Broccoli’s top choice if Roger Moore had not been available.