The Stage 18th February 1993

MICHAEL GOTHARD, who died aged 53 on December 2, was an actor of great strength an individuality.

He played many major roles, but will be best remembered for many television and film appearances.

On television, the played second lead in Arthur of the Britons and Jack, The Ripper.  In film he was the Prosecutor in Ken Russell's The Devils and the villain in For Your Eyes Only.

He had recently finished working in Frankenstein for director David Wickes.