Michael Keating

Michael Keating

1947–2026 (aged 79)·Edmonton, Middlesex, England, UK

Michael Keating (born 10 February 1947 in Edmonton, England) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Vila Restal in the science fiction television series Blake's 7.
18Credits7 TV · 11 films
1963–2018Years activefirst to latest
9.0 Highest ratedBlake's 7: The Beginning
6.9 Average ratingacross 10 titles

Top TV shows 7best Michael Keating shows

  1. 1Yes Minister posterYes Minister1 ep · 19808.3
  2. 2Doctor Who posterDoctor WhoGoudry · 4 eps · 19637.9
  3. 3Blake's 7 posterBlake's 7Vila Restal · 52 eps · 19787.3
  4. 4Doomwatch posterDoomwatchStephen Grigg · 1 ep · 19706.4
  5. 5The Play on One posterThe Play on OneCharlie · 1 ep · 19886.0
  6. 6Between the Lines posterBetween the Lines1 ep · 19925.5
  7. 7EastEnders posterEastEndersReverend George Stevens · 1 ep · 19854.2

Top movies 11best Michael Keating movies

  1. 1Blake's 7: The Beginning posterBlake's 7: The BeginningVila Restal · 19859.0
  2. 2Micro Men posterMicro MenDerek Holley · 20097.1
  3. 3Doctor Who: The Sun Makers posterDoctor Who: The Sun MakersGoudry · 19777.0
  4. 4These Foolish Things posterThese Foolish ThingsCharlie · 1989
  5. 5Clowns posterClownsDaniel · 1989
  6. 6Blake's Seven posterBlake's Seven2018
  7. 7The People PeopleCivil servant · 1970
  8. 8Running from the Tax Man posterRunning from the Tax Man2011
  9. 9Blake's 7: Duel posterBlake's 7: DuelVila Restal · 1986
  10. 10Blake's 7: Orac posterBlake's 7: OracVila Restal · 1986
  11. 11Blake's 7: Aftermath posterBlake's 7: AftermathVila Restal · 1986

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