Michael Crawford (OBE) in 1988 and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2014 New Year Honours for charitable and philanthropic services, particularly to children's charities. Michael Crawford Michael Patrick Smith, (born 19 January 1942) known by the professional stage name of Michael Crawford, is an English actor, comedian, singer, voice artist and philanthropist. He has received international critical acclaim and won numerous awards during his career, which has included many film and television performances as well as stagework on both London's West End and on Broadway in New York City. He is best known for playing the
Michael Keating (actor) Michael Keating (actor) Michael Keating (born 10 February 1947 in North London, England) is an English actor. He is best known as for his role as Vila Restal in the science fiction television series "Blake's 7". Keating's acting career began in 1966. One of his earlier notable roles was as Goudry in a 1977 "Doctor Who" story, entitled "The Sun Makers". Just over a month later, Keating first appeared in the role of Vila Restal in the BBC TV series "Blake's 7", which aired from 1978 to 1981. Vila Restal was the only character to appear in all fifty-two episodes