Michael Standing is a British film and television actor and writer, best known for his role in the feature film _The Italian Job_ and the infamous scene in which Michael Caine tells him "You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!" He also starred in both versions of _Up The Junction_ (TV play and film) albeit as different characters, and _Poor Cow_. His last role was in the 1990 movie _Aftershock_. As a writer, Standing penned a 1967 Wednesday Play entitled _Another Day, Another Dollar_ and episodes of _Marked Personal_ in 1973-74. He emigrated to America and married Sherri Spillane, ex-wife of novelist Mickey Spillane.
Michael Standing has 11 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work is anchored in the The Italian Job universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Aftershock, Up the Junction, The Loving Lesson. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
