Michael Sundin

Acting

Michael Sundin

Born — Died

1961-03-01 — 1989-07-24

Place of birth

Gateshead, England, UK

Known for

Acting

Credits

6 titles

Michael Sundin was an English actor, puppeteer, dancer, and champion trampolinist from Low Fell, Gateshead. He gained prominence as a presenter on the children's program "Blue Peter" from 1984 to 1985, a role that ended in controversial circumstances. Early Career and Acrobatics Sundin initially excelled as a trampolinist, reportedly winning five British and one world title. He transitioned to show business, making his stage debut in the 1980 Christmas pantomime "Jack and the Beanstalk". His blend of acting and acrobatic skill led him to a significant role in the musical "Cats" (1981) from 1982 to 1983, where he portrayed the athletic kitten, Bill Bailey. The musical was based on T. S. Eli…

Known for

Blue Peter poster
7.5

A fun-packed and informative magazine show for younger viewers with information and reports from around the world.

Blue Peter

1958

Return to Oz poster
6.7

Dorothy, saved from a psychiatric experiment by a mysterious girl, finds herself back in the land of her dreams, and makes delightful new friends, and dangerous new enemies.

Return to Oz

1985

Dreamchild poster
6.6

80-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honour of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice's close friendship with the writer was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work. However, as Alice reflects on her experiences with the author, she slowly realises the complexity of their bond has had lasting, deeply felt ramifications.

Dreamchild

1985

Artists and Models poster
NR

Three drama-documentary films set in a Paris art studio during a century of scandal and revolution, exploring the lives of French artists Jacques-Louis David, Jean-Auguste Ingres, and Théodore Géricault.

Artists and Models

1986

Lionheart poster
5.6

A young knight sets out to join King Richards crusaders. Along the way, he encounters The Black Prince who captures children and sells them as slaves to the Muslims. It is Robert Narra's sworn duty to protect the children and lead them to safety.

Lionheart

1987

Forever Young poster
9.0

A lonely young boy idolizes his local priest. An old acquaintance of the priest shows up one day, and the boy learns that his idol isn't exactly what he seems to be--it turns out that many years before, the priest had betrayed his friend, and now his friend has come back for revenge.

Forever Young

1983

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