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
Return of the Jedi
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Lolita
Lifeforce
The Day of the Jackal
The Elephant Man
Top Secret!
Diamonds Are Forever
Return to Oz

Top Movie Credits

The Shining Ballroom Guest (uncredited)
Return of the Jedi Rebel Council Member in Briefing Room (uncredited)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Obi Wan Club Patron (uncredited)
Lolita Stagehand (uncredited)
Lifeforce Technician (uncredited)
The Day of the Jackal Police Constable
The Elephant Man Committee Member (uncredited)
Top Secret! Man Singing National Anthem (uncredited)
Diamonds Are Forever Customs Officer (uncredited)
Return to Oz Santa Claus (uncredited)