Michael Craig, a talented individual with a rich background in both stage and screen, is of Scottish heritage, born in India to a father serving in the military. When he was just three years old, his family relocated to England, only to move to Canada by the time he was eleven, where he likely developed his North American accent. Craig's early years were marked by a departure from school at the age of sixteen to join the Merchant Navy, but he eventually returned to England and pursued his passion for the theater.
By 1947, Craig made his stage debut, and by 1953, he was given his first leading role by the renowned director Sir Peter Hall. Throughout the 1950s, he continued to hone his craft, taking on extra work and speaking roles, which eventually caught the attention of Rank Films. This led to a string of leading movie roles in the early 1960s.
When his seven-year contract with Rank Films expired, Craig was optioned by Columbia Pictures, marking the beginning of his Hollywood career. Although his American work may be somewhat forgotten, he has left an indelible mark in two films, the co-American productions "Mysterious Island" (1961) and "Ride a Wild Pony" (1975),a Disney TV installment.
By the mid-1970s, Craig's focus shifted to television and film work in Australia, where he still resides. He has since become a staple of the Australian entertainment scene, taking on a wide range of roles, from comedic to dramatic, that showcase his impressive range. As a screenwriter, Craig has created and written for several British TV series, and he has remained a fixture on the stage, with a long history of performances in both London and New York theater.
