Guy Standeven

Actor

Guy Standeven

Born August 28, 1928 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, UKDied October 1, 199894 films

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.

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The Shining posterFirst watchThe Shining19808.2as Ballroom Guest (uncredited)A supporting role in one of the best-rated films of their career.Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter.View film

Essential films

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Return of the Jedi poster7.9Return of the Jedi1983The Elephant Man poster8.0The Elephant Man1980Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom poster7.3Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom1984The Man Who Knew Too Much poster7.4The Man Who Knew Too Much1956Lolita poster7.3Lolita1962The Day of the Jackal poster7.5The Day of the Jackal1973Top Secret! poster7.1Top Secret!1984The Servant poster7.6The Servant1963

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The Shining poster8.2The Shining1980The Elephant Man poster8.0The Elephant Man1980

Filmography

94 films as actor
  1. 1996London SuiteMan in Hotel Lobby
  2. 1992Duel of HeartsDinner Guest (uncredited)
  3. 1989The Return of Sam McCloudSenator (uncredited)
  4. 1985Spies Like UsReporter (uncredited)
  5. 1985Return to OzSanta Claus (uncredited)
  6. 1985LifeforceTechnician (uncredited)
  7. 1984Top Secret!Man Singing National Anthem (uncredited)
  8. 1984Indiana Jones and the Temple of DoomObi Wan Club Patron (uncredited)
  9. 1984Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the ApesButler (uncredited)
  10. 1983The Jigsaw ManAlbert, The Club Steward (uncredited)
  11. 1983Return of the JediRebel Council Member in Briefing Room (uncredited)
  12. 1982Where Is Betty Buchus?Alec
  13. 1982Evil Under the SunVicar on Train (uncredited)
  14. 1981VenomPasser-by (uncredited)
  15. 1981The Great Muppet CaperOld Gentleman in the Park (uncredited)
  16. 1981The Final ConflictAuction Attendee (uncredited)
  17. 1980The Elephant ManCommittee Member (uncredited)
  18. 1980The ShiningBallroom Guest (uncredited)
  19. 1978The Thirty Nine StepsGeneral (uncredited)
  20. 1978The Medusa TouchTeacher (uncredited)
  21. 1978Sweeney 2Logan
  22. 1975BranniganDiner at La Terraza (uncredited)
  23. 1974Confessions of a Window CleanerWedding Guest (uncredited)
  24. 1974CrazeMilkman (uncredited)
  25. 1973Penny GoldMan in Street
  26. 1973The 14Doctor
  27. 1973A Warm DecemberParty Guest (uncredited)
  28. 1973The Day of the JackalPolice Constable
  29. 1973Hitler: The Last Ten DaysGerman Officer (uncredited)
  30. 1972Travels with My AuntPub Patron (uncredited)
  31. 1972Ooh...You Are AwfulVicar (uncredited)
  32. 1972Young WinstonHarrow School Master (uncredited)
  33. 1972Follow Me!Man at Concert (uncredited)
  34. 1972The Ruling ClassPeer (uncredited)
  35. 1972Carry On MatronPorter (uncredited)
  36. 1971Diamonds Are ForeverCustoms Officer (uncredited)
  37. 1971Quest for LoveMan in Lift at IPI Building (uncredited)
  38. 1971The Abominable Dr. Phibes
  39. 1971Dad's ArmyArmy Officer (uncredited)
  40. 1971The Fourth VictimBarrister (uncredited)
  41. 1971A Severed Head"Sinner" at Party (uncredited)
  42. 1971She'll Follow You AnywhereMan Passing Car Showroom (uncredited)
  43. 1970The Rise and Rise of Michael RimmerLunch Party Guest at London Zoo (uncredited)
  44. 1970ScroogeParty Guest Playing Ministers Cat (uncredited)
  45. 1970Fragment of FearWedding Guest (uncredited)
  46. 1970Doctor in TroublePasserby (uncredited)
  47. 1970The ReckoningParty Guest
  48. 1969Oh! What a Lovely WarAmerican Officer (uncredited)
  49. 1969Some Girls DoFlight Test Observer (uncredited)
  50. 1968Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely DaughterLorry Driver (uncredited)
  51. 1967I'll Never Forget What's'isnameParty Guest (uncredited)
  52. 1967Carry On DoctorOrderly (uncredited)
  53. 1967The Sky BikeSquadron Leader
  54. 1967RobberyPipe-Smoking Detective in Police Station (uncredited)
  55. 1967Stranger in the HousePolice Sergeant in Court (Uncredited)
  56. 1965Mr. Brown Comes Down The Hill
  57. 1964Carry On JackPirate (uncredited)
  58. 1963The ServantRestaurant Diner (uncredited)
  59. 1963West 11Man at Political Rally (uncredited)
  60. 1963Dr. CrippenShips Steward (uncredited)
  61. 1963We Joined the NavyAmerican Naval Officer (uncredited)
  62. 1963The PartnerCounterhand
  63. 1962I Thank a FoolBarrister (uncredited)
  64. 1962The BoysJuror (uncredited)
  65. 1962LolitaStagehand (uncredited)
  66. 1962In the DoghouseMan in Scuffle (uncredited)
  67. 1962Go to BlazesBystander
  68. 1962Lunch HourWilkinson
  69. 1961The Day the Earth Caught FireMan at Funfair (uncredited)
  70. 1961Raising the WindMessiah Vocalist (uncredited)
  71. 1961The Devil's DaffodilClub Patron
  72. 1960Two-Way StretchPrisoner (uncredited)
  73. 1960There Was a Crooked ManCity Gent Surprised By Gang
  74. 1959Man AccusedParty Guest (uncredited)
  75. 1959Carlton-Browne of the F.O.Civil Servant
  76. 1959The Giant BehemothNaval Officer in Situation Room (uncredited)
  77. 1959Danger WithinPOW (uncredited)
  78. 1959The Captain's TablePassenger at Masked Ball (uncredited)
  79. 1958Nowhere to Go
  80. 1958A Night to RememberPassenger (uncredited)
  81. 1958The KeyPoliceman (uncredited)
  82. 1958The Man Who Wouldn't TalkCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
  83. 1957These Dangerous YearsArmy Officer (uncredited)
  84. 1957Doctor at LargeStudent Doctor (uncredited)
  85. 1956The Long ArmDetective (uncredited)
  86. 1956The Man Who Knew Too MuchAlbert Hall Audience (uncredited)
  87. 1956Who Done It?Policeman (uncredited)
  88. 1955An Alligator Named DaisyMan Dancing at Party (uncredited)
  89. 1955Man of the MomentOnlooker (uncredited)
  90. 1955Cast a Dark ShadowBrighton Tea Shop Customer (Uncredited)
  91. 1955One Good TurnMan Entering Building (uncredited)
  92. 1954Carrington V.C.
  93. 1954The Divided HeartCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
  94. 1954Dangerous VoyageClerk of the Court