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He, his daughter Lynn Redgrave and his son Corin Redgrave all appeared in adaptations of the 1898 novella "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James: Michael played the Uncle in Schloss des Schreckens (1961), Lynn played Miss Jane Cubberly in Dem Bösen widerstehen (1974) and Corin played the Professor in Schloss des Schreckens (2009).

He and his three children Corin Redgrave, Lynn Redgrave and Vanessa Redgrave all appeared in films directed by Sidney Lumet: Michael in Ein Haufen toller Hunde (1965), Corin in Anruf für einen Toten (1967), Lynn in Anruf für einen Toten (1967) and Blutsverwandte (1970) and Vanessa in Die Möwe (1968) and Mord im Orient-Express (1974).

According to his daughter, Vanessa, and son Corin, Sir Michael's favourite film roles were in Konflikt des Herzens (1951), Die Einsamkeit des Langstreckenläufers (1962) and Mai 1943 - Die Zerstörung der Talsperren (1955), (speaking at a screening to mark the centenary of his birthday, 7th February 2008 at the Barbican centre, London.).

Father of Lynn Redgrave, Corin Redgrave, and Vanessa Redgrave. Grandfather of Natasha Richardson, Joely Richardson, Carlo Gabriel Nero, and Jemma Redgrave.

He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1952 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to drama, and created a Knight Bachelor in the 1959 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to drama.

In Britain Redgrave's autobiography was called "In My Mind's Eye" while in the U.S. the title was changed to "In My Mind's I.".

The actor was tormented by the fact that he was a bisexual, despite being married and raising children.

He was a teacher at Cranleigh School, Surrey.

Was once considered for the dual role of Cervantes and Don Quixote, when the stage production of "Man of La Mancha" was undergoing preliminary rough drafts and its ultimate composer and lyricist had not yet joined the project.

Is regarded by fellow thespian Simon Callow, as being the greatest classical actor of the theatre.

After their success with Eine Dame verschwindet (1938), he and Margaret Lockwood were meant to star in film versions of "Rob Roy" and "The Blue Lagoon" for Gainsborough Productions but both projects were canceled with the advent of World War II.

A memorial service was held for him at St. Paul's Church, Covent Garden on 18th July 1985.

Was nominated for Broadway's 1956 Tony Award as Best Actor (Dramatic) for portraying Hector on Jean Giraudoux' "Tiger at the Gates."

He played Sergey Sazonov in Nikolaus und Alexandra (1971). His daughter Vanessa Redgrave was considered for the role of Tsarina Alexandra in the film before Janet Suzman was cast.

Educated Clifton College and Magdalen College, Cambridge.

Served in the Royal Navy 41 but discharged 42.

Was a public schoolmaster at Cranleigh School.

1942 voted amongst the top 10 money making stars in British production.

Autobiography 1983 "In My Mind's Eye"

Author of The Actors Ways and Means (1955). Mask or Face (1958 ) and The Mountebanks Tale (1959).

1934 Spent 3 years at Liverpool Rep.

Author of at least 2 plays.

Although his surname appears as Redgraves in the opening titles of "Kipps", the mistake was corrected and he is named correctly in the cast list at the end of the film.

He started filming The Astonished Heart and agreed to Noel, Coward replacing him.

Educated at Clifton College and Magdalen College, Cambridge. He was formerly a schoolmaster at Cranleigh Public School 1931 -34.

1934 at Liverpool Repertory.

1938 under contract to Gainsborough.

Lived with his wife Rachel Kempson had a cottage in Hampshire,.