Guy Standeven

Born: 1928-08-28

Birthplace: Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, UK

Biography

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

The Shining
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Return of the Jedi
Diamonds Are Forever
The Day of the Jackal
The Final Conflict
The Elephant Man
Lolita
Return to Oz
The Man Who Knew Too Much

Top Movie Credits

The Shining Ballroom Guest (uncredited)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Obi Wan Club Patron (uncredited)
Return of the Jedi Rebel Council Member in Briefing Room (uncredited)
Diamonds Are Forever Customs Officer (uncredited)
The Day of the Jackal Police Constable
The Final Conflict Auction Attendee (uncredited)
The Elephant Man Committee Member (uncredited)
Lolita Stagehand (uncredited)
Return to Oz Santa Claus (uncredited)
The Man Who Knew Too Much Albert Hall Audience (uncredited)