Michael Kitchen

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Characters played by Michael Kitchen

DCS Foyle — Foyle's War (2002)

WWII detective inspector solving crimes in post-war Britain.

Tanner — The World Is Not Enough (1999)

MI6 Chief of Staff who assists M in briefing agents and coordinating intelligence operations.

Bill Tanner — GoldenEye (1995)

MI6 staff officer coordinating missions.

Hugh Perceval — My Week with Marilyn (2011)

The production manager who initially informs Colin that there are no available positions on the set, prompting Colin to wait for Olivier and eventually secure a job.

Clive — The Russia House (1990)

MI6 colleague responsible for monitoring the notebooks' circulation and supporting the strategic planning of the verification mission.

Block — The Trial (1993)

Rudi Block is a merchant and fellow defendant whom Josef K. meets at Huld’s office. His case has lasted five years, and he has fallen from being a successful businessman to near bankruptcy. Dependent on Huld and apparently involved with Leni, Block is mocked by the lawyer for his dog-like subservience, deepening K.’s distrust of Huld.

George Briggs — Enchanted April (1991)

The owner of San Salvatore, who visits the women unexpectedly and is attracted to Rose after mistakenly believing she is a war widow. Extremely nearsighted because of a war injury, he judges women by their qualities rather than appearance. His disappointment over Rose’s marriage leads to a frank emotional exchange with Caroline.

Peter Walsh — Mrs. Dalloway (1997)

A passionate former suitor who arrives at Clarissa's home, revealing personal turmoil in his career and love life. His appearance reinforces Clarissa's decision to value her stable marriage over their past romance.

Greg — Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972)

Hippie follower of Dracula in 1972 London

Father — The Railway Children (2000)

A senior civil servant falsely accused of treason and imprisoned for life. His absence causes financial hardship, but his eventual exoneration allows him to return home and reunite with his family.

Captain William Townsend — The Hanging Gale (1995)

New land agent investigating tenant conditions and deferring rent. Unlawfully evicts the Phelans after Daniel's attack. After nursing Mary Dolan back to health, he is shot and killed by Daniel during a final confrontation.

William Reid — Kidnapped (1995)

An English officer who works with the King's factor, William Reid repeatedly pursues Alan and plots against him. He arranges for Hamish MacDonald to kill the factor, helps frame James Stewart, and later admits his role to Captain Forbes. Alan ultimately kills him to end his schemes.

Career Overview

Michael Kitchen has 80 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently All the Kemps Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Foyle's War, Out of Africa, The Guilty. 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
80
Birth Date
1948-10-31 00:00:00
Birth Place
Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q952431), public domain (CC0).