Michael York

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Characters played by Michael York

D'Artagnan — The Three Musketeers (1973)

Young Gascon swordsman seeking glory, joins the Musketeers, becomes a central hero.

Brian Roberts — Cabaret (1972)

A reserved British academic and writer giving English lessons in Berlin. He becomes friends and lovers with Sally, offers marriage, grows distant about their future together, and eventually returns to England after a street confrontation with a Nazi.

Basil Exposition — Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)

Austin's superior at MI6, provides mission briefings and gadgets.

D'Artagnan — The Four Musketeers (1974)

Young Gascon swordsman seeking glory, joins musketeers, central hero.

Basil Exposition — Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)

British intelligence chief who briefs Austin Powers on critical missions.

Count Andrenyi — Murder on the Orient Express (1974)

A Hungarian count traveling with Countess Andrenyi, Count Andrenyi attempts to protect his wife's identity when Poirot investigates the passengers. Poirot determines her family connection to the earlier tragedy, and the couple jointly participates in stabbing Mr. Ratchett as part of the coordinated revenge.

John the Baptist — Jesus of Nazareth (1977)

Prophet who baptizes Jesus, preaching repentance and foretelling the Messiah.

Basil Exposition — Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)

British intelligence officer who briefs Austin on missions.

Logan — Logan's Run (1976)

Dystopian enforcer turned rebel seeking truth about the outside world

Tybalt — Romeo and Juliet (1968)

Tybalt is Juliet's cousin and a fierce member of the Capulet side. Angry that Romeo attended the family ball, he challenges Romeo, fights Mercutio when Romeo refuses, kills Mercutio, and is then killed by Romeo in retaliation.

Sherlock Holmes (voice) — Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes (2010)

A brilliant detective who deduces that the diamond robberies are connected to an attempt to steal the Star of Punjab and later the Crown Jewels. He investigates the blackmail scheme, follows clues involving a button and a feather, and races to stop the criminals during the eclipse.

Prime #1 (voice) — Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)

Ancient Cybertronian leader.

Career Overview

Michael York has 159 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Austin Powers with 3 titles. Signature works include The Three Musketeers, The Four Musketeers, Cabaret. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
159
Birth Date
1942-03-27
Birth Place
Fulmer, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q298777), public domain (CC0).