Michael York (full name: Michael Hugh York) is a British actor, renowned for his prolific film career since the 1960s. With his distinguished appearance and deep voice, he often portrayed elegant, intellectual, or characters of noble bearing, often in historical settings.

His most iconic role is arguably Brian Roberts in Bob Fosse's *Cabaret* (1972), which brought him international recognition. He is equally renowned for portraying the heroic D'Artagnan in *The Three Musketeers* (1973) and its sequel *The Four Musketeers* (1974).

Among his other notable performances are Logan 5 in the sci-fi classic *Logan's Run* (1976) and Tybalt in *Romeo and Juliet* (1968). He also demonstrated versatility in comedic roles, such as Basil Exposition in the *Austin Powers* series. York remains a recognizable figure in cinema, with a career spanning historical drama, science fiction, and comedy.