Michael Merrick Long (11 October 1947 – 17 April 1991) was an Australian actor on stage, television and movies, as well as voice-only.
Michael Long | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael Merrick Long 11 October 1947 Sydney |
| Died | 17 April 1991 (aged 43) Sydney |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Carolyn |
Career
editHe appeared in early television roles in Matlock Police, Homicide, Division 4, Bluey.
He starred in the 1971 Australian stage production of Conduct Unbecoming as Subaltern Millington.[1]
Further television credits included Cop Shop, Prisoner (as Mick O'Brien),[2] Taurus Rising (as Sam Farrer),[3] Sons and Daughters (as Stephen Morrell) and Richmond Hill (as Craig Connors). He appeared in films including Squizzy Taylor,[4] The Chain Reaction and Careful, He Might Hear You.
He provided the voice over in television and radio commercials, documentaries and corporate videos, initially working for the ABC. This became his main work, continuing through his illness until a few weeks before his death.[5]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Title | Year | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matlock Police | TV series | ||
| Homicide | TV series | ||
| Division 4 | TV series | ||
| Bluey | Sam Carruthers | TV series, 1 episode | |
| Cop Shop | TV series | ||
| 1981 | Bellamy | TV series | |
| 1981 | Prisoner | Mick O'Brien | TV series |
| 1982 | Taurus Rising | Sam Farrer | TV series |
| 1984-85 | Sons and Daughters | Stephen Morrell | TV series, seasons 3-4, episodes 601–652 |
| 1988 | Richmond Hill | Craig Connors | TV series |
Film
edit| Title | Year | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The Chain Reaction | Doctor | Feature film |
| 1982 | Squizzy Taylor | Detective Piggott | Feature film |
| 1983 | Careful, He Might Hear You | Feature film |
Stage
edit| Title | Year | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Conduct Unbecoming | Subaltern Millington |
Death
editLong died of lung cancer in 1991 at the age of 43.[5]
References
edit- ^ "HEIR TO 300-YEAR ACTING TRADITION". The Australian Women's Weekly. Australia. 7 July 1971. p. 2. Retrieved 12 April 2020 – via Trove.
- ^ "The Long line of nasties". The Australian Women's Weekly. Australia. 25 March 1981. p. 19 (TV WORLD). Retrieved 12 April 2020 – via Trove.
- ^ "Passion and intrigueall in a day's work!". The Australian Women's Weekly. Australia. 1 September 1982. p. 43. Retrieved 12 April 2020 – via Trove.
- ^ "Kim plays gangster's moll". The Australian Women's Weekly. Australia. 1 July 1981. p. 117. Retrieved 12 April 2020 – via Trove.
- ^ a b "OBITUARY Michael Long 1947-1991". The Sydney Morning Herald. 20 April 1991. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
External links
edit- Michael Long at IMDb
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