Person

Guy Standeven

Acting · 1928–1998 · Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, UK

Biography

Marcus Guy Wyndham Standeven was a prolific and ubiquitous British background actor. Following service in the army, Guy moved to London, England to pursue acting full time and first started appearing in films in often uncredited minor roles in the early 1950's. One of the busiest and most tireless of British bit players, Standeven could be spotted in scores of movies and television shows in which he was frequently cast as doctors, policemen, military officers, restaurant patrons or various men of the cloth.

Known for

Filmography

1996London SuiteMan in Hotel Lobby
1994Harry Enfield and ChumsMourner at Funeral
1992Duel of HeartsDinner Guest (uncredited)
1989The Return of Sam McCloudSenator (uncredited)
1986MatlockSherwood
1985Spies Like UsReporter (uncredited)
1985Return to OzSanta Claus (uncredited)
1985LifeforceTechnician (uncredited)
1984Top Secret!Man Singing National Anthem (uncredited)
1984Indiana Jones and the Temple of DoomObi Wan Club Patron (uncredited)
1984Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the ApesButler (uncredited)
1984LaceBoard Member (uncredited)
1983The Jigsaw ManAlbert, The Club Steward (uncredited)
1983Return of the JediRebel Council Member in Briefing Room (uncredited)
1982Where Is Betty Buchus?Alec
1982Evil Under the SunVicar on Train (uncredited)
1981VenomPasser-by (uncredited)
1981The Great Muppet CaperOld Gentleman in the Park (uncredited)
1981The Final ConflictAuction Attendee (uncredited)
1980The Elephant ManCommittee Member (uncredited)
1980The ShiningBallroom Guest (uncredited)
1979Tinker Tailor Soldier SpyFlemyng-Smith
1978The Thirty Nine StepsGeneral (uncredited)
1978The Medusa TouchTeacher (uncredited)
1978Sweeney 2Logan
1978Grange HillLEA Inspector
1978Enemy at the DoorTodt Officer
1977The ProfessionalsPolice Sergeant (uncredited)
1976Intimate GamesPsychiatrist
1975Rumpole of the BaileyClerk of Court
1975BranniganDiner at La Terraza (uncredited)
1974Confessions of a Window CleanerWedding Guest (uncredited)
1974CrazeMilkman (uncredited)
1974The Zoo GangNegresco Receptionist (uncredited)
1973No Sex Please - We're BritishMan with Pipe at Church Film Show (uncredited)
1973Penny GoldMan in Street
1973The 14Doctor
1973A Warm DecemberParty Guest (uncredited)
1973The Day of the JackalPolice Constable
1973Hitler: The Last Ten DaysGerman Officer (uncredited)
1972Travels with My AuntPub Patron (uncredited)
1972Ooh...You Are AwfulVicar (uncredited)
1972The ProtectorsConference Delegate (uncredited)
1972Young WinstonHarrow School Master (uncredited)
1972Follow Me!Man at Concert (uncredited)
1972The Ruling ClassPeer (uncredited)
1972Carry On MatronPorter (uncredited)
1971Diamonds Are ForeverCustoms Officer (uncredited)
1971Quest for LoveMan in Lift at IPI Building (uncredited)
1971The Abominable Dr. Phibes
1971Dad's ArmyArmy Officer (uncredited)
1971The Fourth VictimBarrister (uncredited)
1971A Severed Head"Sinner" at Party (uncredited)
1971Sound an AlarmPost Observer
1971She'll Follow You AnywhereMan Passing Car Showroom (uncredited)
1970The Rise and Rise of Michael RimmerLunch Party Guest at London Zoo (uncredited)
1970ScroogeParty Guest Playing Ministers Cat (uncredited)
1970MenaceGeorge Dutton
1970Fragment of FearWedding Guest (uncredited)
1970Doctor in TroublePasserby (uncredited)
1970Legend of the WitchesNarrator (voice)
1970The ReckoningParty Guest
1969Oh! What a Lovely WarAmerican Officer (uncredited)
1969Some Girls DoFlight Test Observer (uncredited)
1968Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely DaughterLorry Driver (uncredited)
1967I'll Never Forget What's'isnameParty Guest (uncredited)
1967Carry On DoctorOrderly (uncredited)
1967The Sky BikeSquadron Leader
1967RobberyPipe-Smoking Detective in Police Station (uncredited)
1967Stranger in the HousePolice Sergeant in Court (Uncredited)
1965Mr. Brown Comes Down The Hill
1965Public EyeBlandford
1964Carry On JackPirate (uncredited)
1963The ServantRestaurant Diner (uncredited)
1963West 11Man at Political Rally (uncredited)
1963Dr. CrippenShips Steward (uncredited)
1963We Joined the NavyAmerican Naval Officer (uncredited)
1963The PartnerCounterhand
1962Man of the WorldMilitary Type (uncredited)
1962I Thank a FoolBarrister (uncredited)
1962The BoysJuror (uncredited)
1962LolitaStagehand (uncredited)
1962In the DoghouseMan in Scuffle (uncredited)
1962Go to BlazesBystander
1962Lunch HourWilkinson
1961The Day the Earth Caught FireMan at Funfair (uncredited)
1961Raising the WindMessiah Vocalist (uncredited)
1961The Devil's DaffodilClub Patron
1960Two-Way StretchPrisoner (uncredited)
1960There Was a Crooked ManCity Gent Surprised By Gang
1959Man AccusedParty Guest (uncredited)
1959Carlton-Browne of the F.O.Civil Servant
1959The Giant BehemothNaval Officer in Situation Room (uncredited)
1959Danger WithinPOW (uncredited)
1959The Captain's TablePassenger at Masked Ball (uncredited)
1958Nowhere to Go
1958A Night to RememberPassenger (uncredited)
1958The KeyPoliceman (uncredited)
1958The Man Who Wouldn't TalkCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1957These Dangerous YearsArmy Officer (uncredited)
1957Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!SS Guard (uncredited)
1957Doctor at LargeStudent Doctor (uncredited)
1956The Long ArmDetective (uncredited)
1956The Man Who Knew Too MuchAlbert Hall Audience (uncredited)
1956Who Done It?Policeman (uncredited)
1956The Count of Monte CristoCard Player (uncredited)
1955An Alligator Named DaisyMan Dancing at Party (uncredited)
1955Man of the MomentOnlooker (uncredited)
1955The Adventures of the Scarlet PimpernelFlunky (uncredited)
1955Cast a Dark ShadowBrighton Tea Shop Customer (Uncredited)
1955One Good TurnMan Entering Building (uncredited)
1954Carrington V.C.
1954The Divided HeartCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1954Dangerous VoyageClerk of the Court

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