About Me
Since I retired some 6 years ago I have specialised as a Father Christmas i have appeared as Santa in two feature films two game shows a Christmas card I'm on the big screens greeting people at both Heathrow airport and Stansted Airport i have appeared in person I said states Father Christmas has been working on film and TV mostly background parts, I have done a few speaking roles. documentaries. feature films, short films, music videos and game shows.
With my look I would love to play a character especially in a period drama I think my look would suit many different characters which is one of the reasons why I kept it.
Christmas time I am a professional Father Christmas .I was Father Christmas in the future film Black Dove 1 and 2 with Kieran Knightley .
Heathrow and Stansted Airport ,Tesco, Hiscolumn, Broom Park, channel tunnel and many other in all their adverts .my experience goes right back to the 70s when I worked as a stuntman so I'm very used to being in front of the camera and very comfortable being on set ,I take Direction well I understand the etiquette and protocol of being on set. I was a trampoline coach for 40 years and I have been teaching Dancing for 17 years modern jive and modern blues dancing.
I think I would be a good asset to any director with my experience and look, I am also game to try and most things if you'd like to know more just call for a chat, I'll be happy to talk any.
Michael Townsend.
Full clean driving licence car/motorbike.
I have 2 Dogs a X racing greyhound and a lurcher.
My car black panda 2014.
Up to date DBS.
Phone 07922020825. for more info just call.
Email [email protected]

Experience
2024
Father Christmas in a Netflix feature film which Keira Knightley black dove
MOJO advert as Santa
the kitchen Gym advert as Santa
Tesco advert as Santa
I played the store holder in the new version of Bridget Jones's Diary
I've played the psychic in Whitstable pearl
I paid a party Goa in a short film called Janet
Independent film where I play the shopkeeper that was executed with a Shotgun.
Music video for the Pet Shop Boys I played the part of a partygoer on the beach.
I played the store holder in the new version of Bridget Jones's Diary
I've played the psychic in Whitstable pearl
I paid a party Goa in a short film called Janet
Independent film where I play the shopkeeper that was executed with a Shotgun.
Music video for the Pet Shop Boys I played the part of a partygoer on the beach.

2023
Father Christmas in a Netflix feature film which Keira Knightley black dove
YouTube with Josh and Archie I am an elderly driver taking my test which is also been seen over 50K
YouTube I play a homeless man with dialogue that's been seen over but 50K
Hollywood feature film I play a homeless man with dialogue
Shelter (Supporting Artist)
Stargazer The Movie (Supporting Artist)
Janet - Short Film (Supporting Artist)

2022.
speaking role 9-page script i was the celebrant
Santa Canadian bank TVC
Santa photo shoot
student film Westminster Uni .
William hill world cup TVC
Spanish beer TVC
Film i was a guest in a pub derma.
Michael Mcintyre Antiques road sketch.
Deliveroo TVC
Film i was a Zombie speaking role and i was executed.

2021,
The Rough Gig : Film ; Director Dana Ben : A specking roll as Ryan DAD.
ABBA the Photographic model as Father Christmas and I'm now on Christmas cards.
Advert for Heathrow Airport and Stansted Airport have played Father Christmas in the advert greeting people on all their big screen
Netflix : I playing a passer-by at the moment can't tell you anymore more
Easy life Band music video i was the fisher man .
Lidl supermarket advert : A old man coming of the submarket
Game of Talent : ITV i was a imposter on the game show .
Smorgasbord Meatballs - Have Some Balls
Advert for Black Farm Meats : i was a cow caller and dancer
Advert for Notch bracelet : i play that had given blood 75 times
Ashnikko music video : A performer as a hill billy
Cartoon film working on green as it a : Cartoon film working on green screen cant say any more at this time as it a 2 year project coming

2020
photo Shoot : Add campaign foe Hiscolumn men's clothing
Being a photographic model : Has Santa
Director; Danny ; advert / photo shoot JavaHub, COFFEE : man of many parts20
Channel 4 naked attraction : cant say any more till it come out
Cartoon character : Green Screen work Not allowed to say the name of the character as it doesn't come out until beginning of next year
Mal Mal and ME playing the part of a father and daughter scientist : father and daughter scientist
Director Dana Ben The Rough Gig : Film ; A speaking roll as the Pub Landlord
Vauxhall Car advert : Man at good friends wedding
2019
Diet Coke Advert : a walking outside shop and in car in car-park
TV Advert for Schweppes : I was John McCririck
(LITTLE MADURAI) Bollywood film : man In the crowd. slick
Director; Diego Contreras : BP Xmas Advert walk by TT
short film THE TRAIN CATCHING CHAMPIONSHIPS. : I was a passenger
Director; Andy Daly Music Video : A was in choir.
Director; James Lucas : SHORT FILM Paint The Dragons' Eyes I WAS A WEDDING GUEST
Director: Henry Smith this was my 2nd : BIG HEATH music video i was the doctor and acting and speaking
Sweet shop films : Pandora Xmas Advert a passenger at airport.
Director.Kaitlyn Boxall : Grandad as a funeral scene
Stand in for a ITV game show
Director; Kabir Khan Film 83' : I am the nine-day continuity support artist on the film 83 I played an elite gentleman in the pavilion
Director; Daniel Lopez The Hook : Antiques Roadshow Parody i play old man at the Evaluation
Channel 4 Lodgers & Landlords filming : i was a landlord
Britain's got talent : A sketch with Gonzo for ITV link https://www.facebook.com/michael.townsend.5209
Director: Riyad Barmania : Ashens and the Polybius Hiest 2 , i was a scientist
Director; Ste Hinde ,Artis Big Heath : Acting and speaking role on a short film i was the old man in a home
Director; Mollie Firman short film : "Daisy," A man at the funeral scene
Director Peter L : Vicar in documentary about a young girl on Guernsey who had healing powers
Director; Sara Jaffery. : 'The Purple Rose of Cairo' man in cinema
Director: Ethan Barrett (PKA CRUSH ) : Prison Guard in a fight seen falling on to crash mat Great fun
Director Daniel : Feature film silent Night guest at a Christmas party
Legal and general TV commercial : In the background in the kitchen
2018.
Director; Mykea Perry : A shot film, I was a Policeman
Director ;Patrick Burch-Lovell : (IF SANTA WAS A WOMAN) i was Mr Santa. link to video https://www.facebook.com/StylistMagazine/videos/373631146732023/
Director ;Lukasz Dryzalowski : Music video i was the gay priest lots of close ups
DIRECTOR; Fraser Precious : Indulgence Feature film i was in the art gallery
DIRECTOR Eric Ritter : film TOBY’S SONG i play a Patient in waiting room
Director Channel 4 : life in a restaurant : Channel 4 pilot just someone having a meal
DIRECTOR; Carol Van Hemelrijck : Music video Moses old man in pub dancing,acting and lip-sink in Camden London
DIRECTOR: Celine Cotran (LAYLA ) : Background support artist i was 4 men new look each time short film in Dreamland Margarete
JAMES MOORE C/O MAKE FILMS : Music video Man sleeping on bench music video for Laura Marlin (TUNNG – SLEEP WALKING)
Q Alkhateeb (Director Many Moon's Strife ) : Acting and speaking role on a short film i was the pastor.
Louisa Warren THE VIKING WAR : background artist, being Viking in a crowd.
Bob Aronds ( Director) see Recommendation. : Background artist Being a couple on a beach with a dog
Kat P Curtis (Director) see Recommendations : Background Artist A Short film ( ONE TRACK MIND ) with Jane Asher n Bill Fellows on a train for 13 hours going up n down but it was fun
Short film 28/01/2018 : a short film for mental health issues background artist being in old peoples home being old not to hard lol
DJing at New Year Evd Dance : Main role i have been DJing for 17 years a long with teaching Dance
Not in the High street (TV Advisement) : background artist dancing and sitting in a Bar
2017
VIDEO for Del and me going to oxford by house boat : Main role talking on a house boat see video
Working with David Williams on a music video as a extras in june 2017 : background artist
2014
Bluewater. : Bluewater : Main Role i was Father Christmas for 2008/2009 for 4 weeks both year.
2013
lost cange : I teach Blues, smooth jive. And modern jive Dancing I run my own dance nights and have been teaching trampoline and gymnastics. For 40 years

Acting & Training Institution
Trained Actor:
Yes
Trained Dancer:
Yes
I have spent many years teaching dancing jive and blues I've been to acting classes and also I have had some talking roles in some short films the acting side is one bit I enjoy the most I suffer from dyslexia that this is quite a challenge and I think that's why I enjoy it the most. .
Additional Details
Driving Licence:
Yes
Car Owner:
Yes
Motorcycle Owner:
No
DBS Certificate:
Yes
I.D Document:
Yes
VISA:
Yes
My Videos

Michael Townsend SHOWREEL

Lifetime Mortgage TV Advert 2019

M O S E S - River Thames (Official Video)
My Voice