He was born on March 27, 1942 in Fulmer, Buckinghamshire, England.

In 1962, Michael York's first appeared onscreen was in THE MIND BENDERS.

In 1991, York published his autobiography, "Accidentally on Purpose".

Michael's film debut as Lucentio in THE TAMING OF THE SHREW and his breakthrough role as Tybalt in ROMEO AND JULIET (1968).

Michael York also found success in a variety of shows for television, including: KNOTS LANDING; TV SERIES (1987-'88), TIL WE MEET AGAIN; TV mini-series(1989), NIGHT OF THE FOX; TV movie
and SEAQUEST 2032; TV series, just to name a few.

York was awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the British Empire).

Michael York's other notable credits include...

THE MILL AND THE CROSS (2011)
THE JUSTICE OF WOLVES (2010)
FLATLAND: THE MOVIE (2007)

MOSCOW HEAT (2004)

AUSTIN POWERS IN GOLDMEMBER (2002)

AUSTIN POWERS THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME (1999)

AUSTIN POWERS INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MYSTERY (1997)

THE HAUNTING HELL HOUSE (1999)

LOVERS AND LIARS (1998)
A YOUNG CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR'S COURT (1996)
THE RETURN OF THE MUSKETEERS (1989)
SUCCESS IS THE BEST REVENGE (1984)
FOR THOSE I LOVED (1983)
LOGAN'S RUN (1976)
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (1974)
THE FOUR MUSKETEERS: MILADY'S REVENGE (1974)
THE THREE MUSKETEERS (1973)
CABARET (1972)
ZEPPLIN (1971)
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE (1970)
ROMEO AND JULIET (1968)
WRONGFULLY ACCUSED (1968)
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (1967)

Michael York in THE THREE MUSKETEERS

Michael York in LOGAN'S RUN (1976)

Michael York in AUSTIN POWERS IN GOLDMEMBER (2002)

Michael York in MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

Michael York in CABARET

Michael York in ROMEO AND JULIET (1968)