Guy Standeven

Acting

Guy Standeven

Born 28 August 1928 · Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, UK · Died 1 October 1998 at 70

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

Highlights

The Shining1980 · Film · Ballroom Guest (uncredited)
Return of the Jedi1983 · Film · Rebel Council Member in Briefing Room (uncredited)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom1984 · Film · Obi Wan Club Patron (uncredited)
The Elephant Man1980 · Film · Committee Member (uncredited)
Lolita1962 · Film · Stagehand (uncredited)
The Man Who Knew Too Much1956 · Film · Albert Hall Audience (uncredited)

Filmography

Movies

94 films

London Suite1996 · Film · Man in Hotel Lobby
Duel of Hearts1992 · Film · Dinner Guest (uncredited)
The Return of Sam McCloud1989 · Film · Senator (uncredited)
Spies Like Us1985 · Film · Reporter (uncredited)
Return to Oz1985 · Film · Santa Claus (uncredited)
Lifeforce1985 · Film · Technician (uncredited)
Top Secret!1984 · Film · Man Singing National Anthem (uncredited)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom1984 · Film · Obi Wan Club Patron (uncredited)
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes1984 · Film · Butler (uncredited)
The Jigsaw Man1983 · Film · Albert, The Club Steward (uncredited)
Return of the Jedi1983 · Film · Rebel Council Member in Briefing Room (uncredited)
Evil Under the Sun1982 · Film · Vicar on Train (uncredited)
Venom1981 · Film · Passer-by (uncredited)
The Great Muppet Caper1981 · Film · Old Gentleman in the Park (uncredited)
The Final Conflict1981 · Film · Auction Attendee (uncredited)
The Elephant Man1980 · Film · Committee Member (uncredited)
The Shining1980 · Film · Ballroom Guest (uncredited)
The Thirty Nine Steps1978 · Film · General (uncredited)
The Medusa Touch1978 · Film · Teacher (uncredited)
Sweeney 21978 · Film · Logan
Intimate Games1976 · Film · Psychiatrist
Brannigan1975 · Film · Diner at La Terraza (uncredited)
Confessions of a Window Cleaner1974 · Film · Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Craze1974 · Film · Milkman (uncredited)
No Sex Please - We're British1973 · Film · Man with Pipe at Church Film Show (uncredited)
Penny Gold1973 · Film · Man in Street
The 141973 · Film · Doctor
A Warm December1973 · Film · Party Guest (uncredited)
The Day of the Jackal1973 · Film · Police Constable
Hitler: The Last Ten Days1973 · Film · German Officer (uncredited)
Travels with My Aunt1972 · Film · Pub Patron (uncredited)
Ooh...You Are Awful1972 · Film · Vicar (uncredited)
Young Winston1972 · Film · Harrow School Master (uncredited)
Follow Me!1972 · Film · Man at Concert (uncredited)
The Ruling Class1972 · Film · Peer (uncredited)
Carry On Matron1972 · Film · Porter (uncredited)
Diamonds Are Forever1971 · Film · Customs Officer (uncredited)
Quest for Love1971 · Film · Man in Lift at IPI Building (uncredited)
The Abominable Dr. Phibes1971 · Film
Dad's Army1971 · Film · Army Officer (uncredited)
The Fourth Victim1971 · Film · Barrister (uncredited)
A Severed Head1971 · Film · "Sinner" at Party (uncredited)
She'll Follow You Anywhere1971 · Film · Man Passing Car Showroom (uncredited)
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer1970 · Film · Lunch Party Guest at London Zoo (uncredited)
Scrooge1970 · Film · Party Guest Playing Ministers Cat (uncredited)
Fragment of Fear1970 · Film · Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Doctor in Trouble1970 · Film · Passerby (uncredited)
The Reckoning1970 · Film · Party Guest
Oh! What a Lovely War1969 · Film · American Officer (uncredited)
Some Girls Do1969 · Film · Flight Test Observer (uncredited)
Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter1968 · Film · Lorry Driver (uncredited)
I'll Never Forget What's'isname1967 · Film · Party Guest (uncredited)
Carry On Doctor1967 · Film · Orderly (uncredited)
The Sky Bike1967 · Film · Squadron Leader
Robbery1967 · Film · Pipe-Smoking Detective in Police Station (uncredited)
Stranger in the House1967 · Film · Police Sergeant in Court (Uncredited)
Carry On Jack1964 · Film · Pirate (uncredited)
The Servant1963 · Film · Restaurant Diner (uncredited)
West 111963 · Film · Man at Political Rally (uncredited)
Dr. Crippen1963 · Film · Ships Steward (uncredited)
We Joined the Navy1963 · Film · American Naval Officer (uncredited)
The Partner1963 · Film · Counterhand
I Thank a Fool1962 · Film · Barrister (uncredited)
The Boys1962 · Film · Juror (uncredited)
Lolita1962 · Film · Stagehand (uncredited)
In the Doghouse1962 · Film · Man in Scuffle (uncredited)
Go to Blazes1962 · Film · Bystander
Lunch Hour1962 · Film · Wilkinson
The Day the Earth Caught Fire1961 · Film · Man at Funfair (uncredited)
Raising the Wind1961 · Film · Messiah Vocalist (uncredited)
The Devil's Daffodil1961 · Film · Club Patron
Two-Way Stretch1960 · Film · Prisoner (uncredited)
There Was a Crooked Man1960 · Film · City Gent Surprised By Gang
Man Accused1959 · Film · Party Guest (uncredited)
Carlton-Browne of the F.O.1959 · Film · Civil Servant
The Giant Behemoth1959 · Film · Naval Officer in Situation Room (uncredited)
Danger Within1959 · Film · POW (uncredited)
The Captain's Table1959 · Film · Passenger at Masked Ball (uncredited)
Nowhere to Go1958 · Film
A Night to Remember1958 · Film · Passenger (uncredited)
The Key1958 · Film · Policeman (uncredited)
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk1958 · Film · Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
These Dangerous Years1957 · Film · Army Officer (uncredited)
Doctor at Large1957 · Film · Student Doctor (uncredited)
The Long Arm1956 · Film · Detective (uncredited)
The Man Who Knew Too Much1956 · Film · Albert Hall Audience (uncredited)
Who Done It?1956 · Film · Policeman (uncredited)
An Alligator Named Daisy1955 · Film · Man Dancing at Party (uncredited)
Man of the Moment1955 · Film · Onlooker (uncredited)
Cast a Dark Shadow1955 · Film · Brighton Tea Shop Customer (Uncredited)
One Good Turn1955 · Film · Man Entering Building (uncredited)
Carrington V.C.1954 · Film
The Divided Heart1954 · Film · Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Dangerous Voyage1954 · Film · Clerk of the Court

Filmography

Series

19 shows

Our Friends in the North1996 · Series · Housing Committee Member (uncredited)
Harry Enfield and Chums1994 · Series · Mourner at Funeral
Matlock1986 · Series · Sherwood
Yes, Prime Minister1986 · Series · Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
Blott on the Landscape1985 · Series · Photographer's Assistant
Lace1984 · Series · Board Member (uncredited)
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy1979 · Series · Flemyng-Smith
Grange Hill1978 · Series · LEA Inspector
Enemy at the Door1978 · Series · Todt Officer
The Professionals1977 · Series · Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Rumpole of the Bailey1975 · Series · Clerk of Court
The Zoo Gang1974 · Series · Negresco Receptionist (uncredited)
The Protectors1972 · Series · Conference Delegate (uncredited)
Counterstrike1969 · Series · TV Interviewer
The Troubleshooters1965 · Series · Mogul Representative
Public Eye1965 · Series · Blandford
Man of the World1962 · Series · Military Type (uncredited)
The Count of Monte Cristo1956 · Series · Card Player (uncredited)
The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel1955 · Series · Flunky (uncredited)