Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

January 27, 1913

Died

June 28, 2000 (age 87)

Place of Birth

Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK

Also Known As

Michael George Ripper

IMDb

Michael Ripper

Biography

Michael George Ripper (27 January 1913 - 28 June 2000) was an English character actor, fondly remembered for his many roles in the Hammer horror films.

Filmography

2006FilmWitch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chillsas Self 1996FilmVem Var Draculaas Self 1994TVThe World of Hammeras Self (archive footage)1992FilmRevenge of Billy the Kidas Old Pub Local 1990TVJeeves and Woosteras Drones Porter 1989TVClose to Homeas Stretch 1988TVA Gentleman's Club 1985FilmNo Surrenderas Tony Bonaparte 1985TVIn Sickness and in Healthas Invalid 1985TVHome to Roostas Perce 1984TVOne by One 1982FilmThe Funny Side of Christmasas Thomas 1980FilmA Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake - Worzel Gummidge Christmas Specialas Mr. Shepherd 1980TVLady Killersas William Seddon 1980TVThe Enigma Filesas Ray 1980FilmDanger on Dartmooras Cabbie 1979TVMinderas Commissionaire 1979TVTo the Manor Bornas Trotter 1979TVWorzel Gummidgeas Mr. Shepherd 1978TVButterfliesas Thomas 1978TVBorn and Bredas Bernard Redstone 1978FilmSammy's Super T-Shirtas Gateman 1977TVThe Upchat Lineas Hardcastle 1977FilmThe Prince and the Pauperas Edith's Servant 1976TVGeorge and Mildredas Uncle Fred 1975FilmLegend of the Werewolfas Sewerman 1975TVThe Sweeneyas Herbie Mew 1974TVChurchill's Peopleas Captain Smythe 1974TVHappy Ever Afteras Hotel Porter 1973FilmNo Sex Please - We're Britishas Traffic Warden 1973TVSir Yellowas Cedric 1973FilmThe Creeping Fleshas Carter 1972FilmThat's Your Funeralas Arthur (Railway Porter)1972TVCrown Court 1972TVSykes 1972TVNew Scotland Yard 1972TVThe Black Arrowas Rutter 1971FilmMan Chargedas Harry 1970FilmScars of Draculaas Landlord 1970FilmTaste the Blood of Draculaas Inspector Cobb 1970FilmMumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girlyas Zoo attendant 1970TVDoomwatchas Tom Reid 1969FilmMoon Zero Twoas 1st Card Player 1968FilmDracula Has Risen from the Graveas Max 1968FilmThe Chequers Manoeuvreas Nixon 1968FilmInspector Clouseauas Steven Frey 1968FilmThe Lost Continentas The One-Eyed Crewman 1968FilmJourney Into Darknessas Albert Cole 1967FilmTorture Gardenas Gordon Roberts (Framing Story)1967FilmThe Mummy's Shroudas Longbarrow 1966FilmThe Deadly Beesas David Hawkins 1966FilmWhere the Bullets Flyas Angel 1966FilmThe Great St Trinian's Train Robbery 1966FilmRasputin: The Mad Monkas Waggoner (voice) (uncredited)1966FilmThe Reptileas Tom Bailey 1966FilmThe Plague of the Zombiesas Sergeant Jack Swift 1965FilmThe Spy Who Came In from the Coldas Lofthouse - Library Assistant (uncredited)1965FilmEvery Day's a Holidayas Ernest "George" Pullman 1965TVGideon's Wayas Jo Short 1964FilmThe Secret of Blood Islandas Lt. Tojoko 1964FilmThe Curse of the Mummy's Tombas Achmed 1964FilmThe Devil-Ship Piratesas Pepe 1964FilmMacbethas 1st Murderer 1963TVSwallows and Amazonsas Old Billie 1963FilmThe Scarlet Bladeas Pablo 1963FilmWhat a Crazy Worldas The Common Man 1963FilmThe Punch and Judy Manas Waiter 1963TVThe Human Jungleas Dublane 1963FilmTwo Left Feetas Uncle Reg 1962FilmA Prize of Armsas Cpl. Freeman 1962FilmThe Amorous Prawnas Angus 1962TVThe Saintas Sukan 1962FilmThe Phantom of the Operaas 1st Cabby 1962FilmCaptain Cleggas Jeremiah Mipps 1962FilmThe Pirates of Blood Riveras First Mate Mack 1962FilmThe Prince and the Pauperas Broom Peddler 1961TVSir Francis Drakeas Almighty Jones 1961FilmPetticoat Piratesas Tug 1961FilmA Matter of WHOas Yacht Skipper 1961FilmThe Curse of the Werewolfas Old Soak 1960FilmThe Pure Hell of St Trinian'sas Liftman 1960FilmCircle of Deceptionas Chauvel 1960TVMaigret 1960TVDanger Man 1960FilmThe Brides of Draculaas Coachman 1960FilmDead Luckyas Percy Simpson 1960FilmSink the Bismarck!as Able Seaman - Lookout on 'Suffolk' (uncredited)1960FilmJackpotas Lenny Lane 1959FilmThe Ugly Ducklingas Fish 1959FilmThe Mummyas Poacher 1959FilmThe Man Who Could Cheat Deathas Morgue Attendant 1958TVQuatermass and the Pitas Sergeant 1958FilmFurther Up the Creekas Ticket Collector 1958FilmGirls at Seaas Marine Jumper 1958TVThe Adventures of William Tellas Schwarz 1958FilmThe Revenge of Frankensteinas Kurt 1958FilmUp the Creekas Decorator 1958FilmThe Camp on Blood Islandas Japanese driver 1958FilmThe Steel Bayonetas Pte. Middleditch 1958TVIvanhoeas Lyman 1957FilmBlue Murder at St Trinian'sas Eric - The Liftman 1957FilmThe Naked Truthas J.E. Freeman - Greengrocer (uncredited)1957FilmThe One That Got Awayas The Corporal who Frisks Franz 1957FilmNot Wanted on Voyageas Macy 1957FilmWoman in a Dressing Gownas Pawnbroker 1957FilmThese Dangerous Yearsas Private Simpson 1957FilmQuatermass 2as Ernie the Bartender 1956FilmThe Green Manas Waiter 1956FilmX: The Unknownas Sgt. Harry Grimsdyke 1956FilmReach for the Skyas Warrant Officer West 1956FilmYield to the Nightas Roy 1956Film1984as Outer Party Orator 1956FilmThe Anatomistas Hare 1955FilmRichard IIIas Forrest 1955FilmSecret Ventureas Bill Rymer 1955FilmA Man on the Beach 1955TVThe Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernelas Elbeuf 1955TVThe Adventures of Robin Hoodas Brack 1955FilmGeordieas Reporter 1955FilmThe Constant Husbandas Left Luggage Attendant 1954FilmThe Belles of St Trinian'sas Albert Faning 1954FilmThe Sea Shall Not Have Themas Botterhill 1954FilmThe Rainbow Jacketas Benny Loder 1954FilmTale of Three Womenas Simkins (segment "Thief of London' story)1953FilmPersonal Affairas Reporter 1953FilmThe Intruderas Mechanic 1953FilmBlood Orangeas Eddie 1953FilmAppointment in Londonas Bomb Aimer 1953FilmThe Story of Gilbert and Sullivanas Louis 1953FilmAlf's Babyas Mike 1952FilmFolly to Be Wiseas Drill Corporal 1952FilmDerby Dayas 1st Newspaper Reporter 1952FilmSecret Peopleas Charlie 1952FilmJourney to the Seaas Driver's mate (uncredited)1951TVHallmark Hall of Fameas First Murderer 1951FilmLady Godiva Rides Againas Joe, the Stage Manager 1951FilmA Case For P.C. 49as George Steele 1951FilmOld Mother Riley's Jungle Treasureas Jake 1950FilmYour Witnessas Samuel Baxter 1949FilmThe Rocking Horse Winneras 2nd Chauffeur 1949FilmThe Adventures of P.C. 49: Investigating the Case of the Guardian Angelas Fingers 1948FilmThe Dark Road 1948FilmOliver Twistas Barney 1947FilmCaptain Boycottas Pat Nolan 1938FilmLuck of the Navy 1938FilmEasy Richesas Cuthbert 1938FilmDarts Are Trumpsas (uncredited)1937FilmFather Steps Outas Minor Role 1937FilmPearls Bring Tears 1936FilmBusman's Holidayas Crook