Acting
Guy Standeven
Born 1928-08-28
Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, UK
Department: Acting
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
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The Shining
1980
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Return of the Jedi
1983
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
1984
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The Elephant Man
1980
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Diamonds Are Forever
1971
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Lolita
1962
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The Man Who Knew Too Much
1956
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Top Secret!
1984
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Return to Oz
1985
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Lifeforce
1985
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (118 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | London Suite | Man in Hotel Lobby | Movie | 1996 |
 | Our Friends in the North | Housing Committee Member (uncredited) | TV Series | 1996 |
 | Harry Enfield and Chums | Mourner at Funeral | TV Series | 1994 |
 | Duel of Hearts | Dinner Guest (uncredited) | Movie | 1992 |
 | The Return of Sam McCloud | Senator (uncredited) | Movie | 1989 |
 | Matlock | Sherwood | TV Series | 1986 |
 | Yes, Prime Minister | Master of Ceremonies (uncredited) | TV Series | 1986 |
 | Spies Like Us | Reporter (uncredited) | Movie | 1985 |
 | Return to Oz | Santa Claus (uncredited) | Movie | 1985 |
 | Lifeforce | Technician (uncredited) | Movie | 1985 |
 | Top Secret! | Man Singing National Anthem (uncredited) | Movie | 1984 |
 | Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom | Obi Wan Club Patron (uncredited) | Movie | 1984 |
 | Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes | Butler (uncredited) | Movie | 1984 |
 | Lace | Board Member (uncredited) | TV Series | 1984 |
 | The Jigsaw Man | Albert, The Club Steward (uncredited) | Movie | 1983 |
 | Return of the Jedi | Rebel Council Member in Briefing Room (uncredited) | Movie | 1983 |
| Where Is Betty Buchus? | Alec | Movie | 1982 | |
 | Evil Under the Sun | Vicar on Train (uncredited) | Movie | 1982 |
 | Venom | Passer-by (uncredited) | Movie | 1981 |
 | The Great Muppet Caper | Old Gentleman in the Park (uncredited) | Movie | 1981 |
 | The Final Conflict | Auction Attendee (uncredited) | Movie | 1981 |
 | The Elephant Man | Committee Member (uncredited) | Movie | 1980 |
 | The Shining | Ballroom Guest (uncredited) | Movie | 1980 |
 | Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy | Flemyng-Smith | TV Series | 1979 |
 | The Thirty Nine Steps | General (uncredited) | Movie | 1978 |
 | The Medusa Touch | Teacher (uncredited) | Movie | 1978 |
 | Sweeney 2 | Logan | Movie | 1978 |
 | Grange Hill | LEA Inspector | TV Series | 1978 |
 | Enemy at the Door | Todt Officer | TV Series | 1978 |
 | The Professionals | Police Sergeant (uncredited) | TV Series | 1977 |
 | Intimate Games | Psychiatrist | Movie | 1976 |
 | Rumpole of the Bailey | Clerk of Court | TV Series | 1975 |
 | Brannigan | Diner at La Terraza (uncredited) | Movie | 1975 |
 | Confessions of a Window Cleaner | Wedding Guest (uncredited) | Movie | 1974 |
 | Craze | Milkman (uncredited) | Movie | 1974 |
 | The Zoo Gang | Negresco Receptionist (uncredited) | TV Series | 1974 |
 | No Sex Please - We're British | Man with Pipe at Church Film Show (uncredited) | Movie | 1973 |
 | Penny Gold | Man in Street | Movie | 1973 |
 | The 14 | Doctor | Movie | 1973 |
 | A Warm December | Party Guest (uncredited) | Movie | 1973 |
 | The Day of the Jackal | Police Constable | Movie | 1973 |
 | Hitler: The Last Ten Days | German Officer (uncredited) | Movie | 1973 |
 | Travels with My Aunt | Pub Patron (uncredited) | Movie | 1972 |
 | Ooh...You Are Awful | Vicar (uncredited) | Movie | 1972 |
 | The Protectors | Conference Delegate (uncredited) | TV Series | 1972 |
 | Young Winston | Harrow School Master (uncredited) | Movie | 1972 |
 | Follow Me! | Man at Concert (uncredited) | Movie | 1972 |
 | The Ruling Class | Peer (uncredited) | Movie | 1972 |
 | Carry On Matron | Porter (uncredited) | Movie | 1972 |
 | Diamonds Are Forever | Customs Officer (uncredited) | Movie | 1971 |
 | Quest for Love | Man in Lift at IPI Building (uncredited) | Movie | 1971 |
 | The Abominable Dr. Phibes | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1971 |
 | Dad's Army | Army Officer (uncredited) | Movie | 1971 |
 | The Fourth Victim | Barrister (uncredited) | Movie | 1971 |
 | A Severed Head | "Sinner" at Party (uncredited) | Movie | 1971 |
| Sound an Alarm | Post Observer | Movie | 1971 | |
 | She'll Follow You Anywhere | Man Passing Car Showroom (uncredited) | Movie | 1971 |
 | The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer | Lunch Party Guest at London Zoo (uncredited) | Movie | 1970 |
 | Scrooge | Party Guest Playing Ministers Cat (uncredited) | Movie | 1970 |
| Menace | George Dutton | TV Series | 1970 | |
 | Fragment of Fear | Wedding Guest (uncredited) | Movie | 1970 |
 | Doctor in Trouble | Passerby (uncredited) | Movie | 1970 |
 | Legend of the Witches | Narrator (voice) | Movie | 1970 |
 | The Reckoning | Party Guest | Movie | 1970 |
 | Counterstrike | TV Interviewer | TV Series | 1969 |
 | Oh! What a Lovely War | American Officer (uncredited) | Movie | 1969 |
 | Some Girls Do | Flight Test Observer (uncredited) | Movie | 1969 |
 | Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter | Lorry Driver (uncredited) | Movie | 1968 |
 | I'll Never Forget What's'isname | Party Guest (uncredited) | Movie | 1967 |
 | Carry On Doctor | Orderly (uncredited) | Movie | 1967 |
 | The Sky Bike | Squadron Leader | Movie | 1967 |
 | Robbery | Pipe-Smoking Detective in Police Station (uncredited) | Movie | 1967 |
 | Stranger in the House | Police Sergeant in Court (Uncredited) | Movie | 1967 |
| Mr. Brown Comes Down The Hill | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1965 | |
 | Public Eye | Blandford | TV Series | 1965 |
 | Carry On Jack | Pirate (uncredited) | Movie | 1964 |
 | The Servant | Restaurant Diner (uncredited) | Movie | 1963 |
 | West 11 | Man at Political Rally (uncredited) | Movie | 1963 |
 | Dr. Crippen | Ships Steward (uncredited) | Movie | 1963 |
 | We Joined the Navy | American Naval Officer (uncredited) | Movie | 1963 |
 | The Partner | Counterhand | Movie | 1963 |
 | Man of the World | Military Type (uncredited) | TV Series | 1962 |
 | I Thank a Fool | Barrister (uncredited) | Movie | 1962 |
 | The Boys | Juror (uncredited) | Movie | 1962 |
 | Lolita | Stagehand (uncredited) | Movie | 1962 |
 | In the Doghouse | Man in Scuffle (uncredited) | Movie | 1962 |
 | Go to Blazes | Bystander | Movie | 1962 |
 | Lunch Hour | Wilkinson | Movie | 1962 |
 | The Day the Earth Caught Fire | Man at Funfair (uncredited) | Movie | 1961 |
 | Raising the Wind | Messiah Vocalist (uncredited) | Movie | 1961 |
 | The Devil's Daffodil | Club Patron | Movie | 1961 |
 | Two-Way Stretch | Prisoner (uncredited) | Movie | 1960 |
 | There Was a Crooked Man | City Gent Surprised By Gang | Movie | 1960 |
 | Man Accused | Party Guest (uncredited) | Movie | 1959 |
 | Carlton-Browne of the F.O. | Civil Servant | Movie | 1959 |
 | The Giant Behemoth | Naval Officer in Situation Room (uncredited) | Movie | 1959 |
 | Danger Within | POW (uncredited) | Movie | 1959 |
 | The Captain's Table | Passenger at Masked Ball (uncredited) | Movie | 1959 |
 | Nowhere to Go | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1958 |
 | A Night to Remember | Passenger (uncredited) | Movie | 1958 |
 | The Key | Policeman (uncredited) | Movie | 1958 |
 | The Man Who Wouldn't Talk | Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) | Movie | 1958 |
 | These Dangerous Years | Army Officer (uncredited) | Movie | 1957 |
| Overseas Press Club - Exclusive! | SS Guard (uncredited) | TV Series | 1957 | |
 | Doctor at Large | Student Doctor (uncredited) | Movie | 1957 |
 | The Long Arm | Detective (uncredited) | Movie | 1956 |
 | The Man Who Knew Too Much | Albert Hall Audience (uncredited) | Movie | 1956 |
 | Who Done It? | Policeman (uncredited) | Movie | 1956 |
 | The Count of Monte Cristo | Card Player (uncredited) | TV Series | 1956 |
 | An Alligator Named Daisy | Man Dancing at Party (uncredited) | Movie | 1955 |
 | Man of the Moment | Onlooker (uncredited) | Movie | 1955 |
 | The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel | Flunky (uncredited) | TV Series | 1955 |
| The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel | Soldier (uncredited) | TV Series | 1955 |
 | Cast a Dark Shadow | Brighton Tea Shop Customer (Uncredited) | Movie | 1955 |
 | One Good Turn | Man Entering Building (uncredited) | Movie | 1955 |
 | Carrington V.C. | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1954 |
 | The Divided Heart | Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) | Movie | 1954 |
 | Dangerous Voyage | Clerk of the Court | Movie | 1954 |