Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBritish actor Michael Byrne, known for his memorable roles in major Hollywood franchises and British television, has died at the age of 82. Byrne passed away on 20 June, though the specific cause and location of his death have not been publicly announced. His notable film credits include playing the villainous Nazi Ernst Vogel in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, a soldier in Braveheart, and the elderly Grindelwald in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. On television, he was recognised for his role as Ted Page, the long-lost father of Gail Platt, in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 2008 to 2010. Byrne's extensive career began in 1963, encompassing a period at the National Theatre and appearances in numerous films such as Tomorrow Never Dies and Gangs of New York, as well as various British TV series. In fullMichael Byrne death: Indiana Jones and Harry Potter film actor dies, aged 82Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Veteran star of Harry Potter and Indiana Jones films dies aged 82
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBritish actor Michael Byrne, known for his memorable roles in major Hollywood franchises and British television, has died at the age of 82. Byrne passed away on 20 June, though the specific cause and location of his death have not been publicly announced. His notable film credits include playing the villainous Nazi Ernst Vogel in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, a soldier in Braveheart, and the elderly Grindelwald in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. On television, he was recognised for his role as Ted Page, the long-lost father of Gail Platt, in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 2008 to 2010. Byrne's extensive career began in 1963, encompassing a period at the National Theatre and appearances in numerous films such as Tomorrow Never Dies and Gangs of New York, as well as various British TV series. In fullMichael Byrne death: Indiana Jones and Harry Potter film actor dies, aged 82Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
