Michael Ripper Unmasked

By Derek Pykett

Often if you blinked your eyes you missed his performance. After he's poured the drinks, dug the graves, interrogated the suspects or delivered his fares to their destinations, he disappeared from the screen. But whatever the size of the role, Michael Ripper made an impression of film audiences with his charm and ready wit. His work in the British theatre, film and television industry have made him a household name in England... but his sparkling performances in Hammer films have made him a legend to horror film fans everywhere. This biography details the life and career of this wonderful character actor.