Michael is the voice of "The Narrator" in "The Word of Promise," a dramatized audio book of the New Testament released by Thomas Nelson in October of 2007. (edit) Michael York appeared in the Trinity Broadcasting Network Movie The Omega Code. Mr. York portrayed the Anti-Christ. (edit) He studied theatre at Oxford University. His fellow classmates included future Monty Pythons, Terry Jones and Michael Palin. (edit) He also lectures internationally -- on Shakespeare, the poetry of Rudyard Kipling and the history and art of acting. (edit) Michael is the Chairman of The California Youth Theatre. (edit) Although he and Michael Caine have both appeared in over 100 films on both sides of the Atlantic since the 1960s, the only film in which they both appear is Austin Powers in Goldmember. (edit) In 2002, Michael received his Star on the Walk of Fame for his contributions to the Motion Picture industry. It is located at 6385 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA.
(edit) In 2000, Michael received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Temecula Valley International Film Festival. (edit) In 1970, Michael was nominated for the Golden Laurel for Male New Face
for: Romeo and Juliet (1968/I). He made 8th place.
(edit) In 2002, Michael won the Town of Karlovy Vary Award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. (edit) In 2001, Michael was nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
for: The Lot (1999) episode Daddy Dearest, Stiffed.
(edit) In 2001, Michael was nominated for the Video Premiere Award for Best Animated Character Performance
for: The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire (2000). (edit) Michael supplied the voiceover for the TV commercial for Jos. A. Bank Men's Apparel in the 1990's. (edit) Michael supplied the voiceover for the TV commercial for Taco Bell in 2002. (edit) Michael supplied the voiceover for the TV commercial for Pepsi Twist in 2002. (edit) Michael wrote the acting manual A Shakespearean Actor Prepares, which was published in 2001.
(edit) Michael released his autobiography entitled Accidentally on Purpose in 1993. It was published under the title Travelling Player in the UK.
(edit) Michael appeared in the music video for Madonna's song "Beautiful Stranger."
(edit) Michael's major motion picture debut was in the film The Mind Benders (1962). (edit) Michael York: If you want to do it, then forget about it. If you have to do it, then no one you talk to or seek advice from will make any difference. (when told by Angelo Evangelatos that he wanted to be an actor.) (edit) Michael York: Cinema, it has always seemed to me, is essentially a filmed thought. (edit) Michael is a good friend and mentor to actor Casper Van Dien. He is also a lifelong friend of Casper's wife Catherine Oxenberg.

(edit) Michael was awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the British Empire).
(edit) Michael is the stepfather of producer Rick McCallum. (edit) Michael has been married to Patricia McCallum since 1968. (edit) Michael is 5' 11" (1.80 m) tall. (edit)

Michael York: Cinema, it has always seemed to me, is essentially a filmed thought. (edit)