Acting

Michael Keating

Born 10 February 1947 · Edmonton, Middlesex, England, UK · Died 26 April 2026 at 79

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.

Known for

Highlights

Doctor Who1963 · Series · Goudry

Yes Minister1980 · Series

Blake's 71978 · Series · Vila Restal

Micro Men2009 · Film · Derek Holley

EastEnders1985 · Series · Reverend George Stevens

Between the Lines1992 · Series

Filmography

Movies

10 films

Blake's Seven2018 · Film

Running from the Tax Man2011 · Film

Micro Men2009 · Film · Derek Holley

Clowns1989 · Film · Daniel

These Foolish Things1989 · Film · Charlie

Blake's 7: Aftermath1986 · Film · Vila Restal

Blake's 7: Duel1986 · Film · Vila Restal

Blake's 7: Orac1986 · Film · Vila Restal

Blake's 7: The Beginning1985 · Film · Vila Restal

Doctor Who: The Sun Makers1977 · Film · Goudry

Filmography

Series

7 shows

Between the Lines1992 · Series

The Play on One1988 · Series · Charlie

EastEnders1985 · Series · Reverend George Stevens

Yes Minister1980 · Series

Blake's 71978 · Series · Vila Restal

Doomwatch1970 · Series · Stephen Grigg

Doctor Who1963 · Series · Goudry