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Michael Byrne was a distinguished British actor, born on November 7, 1943, in London, England. He began his career in the 1960s and became a familiar face in both film and television. Byrne was particularly noted for his portrayals of authoritative and military figures, including Colonel Vogel in 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' (1989) and Gellert Grindelwald in 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1' (2010). His filmography includes a wide array of genres, from war films like 'The Eagle Has Landed' (1976) and 'A Bridge Too Far' (1977) to period dramas such as 'Braveheart' (1995) and 'Gangs of New York' (2002). He also appeared in the James Bond film 'Tomorrow Never Dies' (1997). On television, Byrne had roles in series like 'Sharpe,' 'Hornblower,' and 'Coronation Street,' where he played Ted Page from 2008 to 2010. A respected stage actor, he was associated with the National Theatre and performed in numerous classical and contemporary plays. Michael Byrne passed away on June 20, 2026, at the age of 82.