Michael Barrington
Born	19 April 1925(1925-04-19) London, United Kingdom
Died	5 June 1988 (aged 63)
Occupation	actor

Michael Barrington (London, 19 April 1925 – 5 June 1988 in London) was a British actor best known for his television work.

His most famous role was as the ineffectual Governor Venables in the popular sitcom Porridge alongside Ronnie Barker and Fulton Mackay.

He also appeared on the TV programmes Z Cars, The Avengers, Private Schulz, Adam Adamant Lives!, and in the Doctor Who story The Seeds of Doom, as Sir Colin Thackeray.

He died of a heart attack on 5 June 1988, aged 63 and is buried in the East London Cemetery and Crematorium.

[edit] External links

• Michael Barrington at the Internet Movie Database

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NAME	Michael Barrington
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION	English actor
DATE OF BIRTH	1925-04-19
PLACE OF BIRTH	London, England
DATE OF DEATH	1988-06-05
PLACE OF DEATH	London, England