Michael Keating

Michael Keating

Known for

Acting

Born

February 10, 1947

Birthplace

Edmonton, Middlesex, England, UK

Died

April 26, 2026 (aged 79)

Biography

Michael Keating (born 10 February 1947 in Edmonton, England) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Vila Restal in the science fiction television series Blake's 7.

Best known work

Doctor Who
Doctor Who
1963
EastEnders
EastEnders
1985
Yes Minister
Yes Minister
1980
Blake's 7
Blake's 7
1978
Micro Men
Micro Men
2009
Between the Lines
Between the Lines
1992
Doomwatch
Doomwatch
1970
Doctor Who: The Sun Makers
Doctor Who: The Sun Makers
1977
The Play on One
The Play on One
1988
Blake's 7: The Beginning
Blake's 7: The Beginning
1985

Filmography

  1. 2018

    Blake's Seven

  2. 2011

    Running from the Tax Man

  3. 2009

    Micro Men

    as Derek Holley

  4. 1992

    Between the LinesTV

  5. 1989

    Clowns

    as Daniel

  6. 1989

    These Foolish Things

    as Charlie

  7. 1988

    The Play on OneTV

    as Charlie (1 episode), as Daniel (1 episode)

  8. 1986

    Blake's 7: Aftermath

    as Vila Restal

  9. 1986

    Blake's 7: Duel

    as Vila Restal

  10. 1986

    Blake's 7: Orac

    as Vila Restal

  11. 1985

    Blake's 7: The Beginning

    as Vila Restal

  12. 1985

    EastEndersTV

    as Reverend George Stevens (1 episode)

  13. 1980

    Yes MinisterTV

  14. 1978

    Blake's 7TV

    as Vila Restal (52 episodes)

  15. 1977

    Doctor Who: The Sun Makers

    as Goudry

  16. 1970

    DoomwatchTV

    as Stephen Grigg (1 episode)

  17. 1970

    The People People

    as Civil servant

  18. 1963

    Doctor WhoTV

    as Goudry (4 episodes)

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