Michael Starke - Actor Profile

Michael Starke

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
8Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 13, 1957
Birth Place: Liverpool, Lancashire, England, UK

About Michael Starke

Michael Starke is a British actor best known for his role as Thomas 'Sinbad' Sweeney which he played for sixteen years in the soap opera Brookside. Starke then appeared in the ITV drama The Royal as Kenneth Hopkirk, as policeman Arthur in the film The 51st State and as himself on Lily Savage's Blankety Blank.

Known For: Acting

Michael Starke Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Michael Starke reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Michael Starke's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Michael Starke's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Brookside: The Lost Weekend, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Michael Starke Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michael Starke's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6
Brookside: The Lost Weekend (1997) movie poster
★7.6

Brookside: The Lost Weekend: A special, video only story set on the Brookside close. On Friday 14th November 1997, a five night a week storyline ende

Brookside: The Lost Weekend

1997•Crime
★6.8
Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988) movie poster
★6.8

Distant Voices, Still Lives: Siblings Maisie and Tony, along with their mother, gather for their sister Eileen's wedding. It is a joyous occasion, bu

Distant Voices, Still Lives

1988•Drama
★6.7
No Surrender (1985) movie poster
★6.7

No Surrender: It's New Year's Eve in Thatcher's de-industrialising Britain. The scene is set at a seedy bar in Liverpool where a group

No Surrender

1985•Comedy
★6.1
The 51st State (2001) movie poster
★6.1

The 51st State: An American master chemist plans to score big on a once in a lifetime drug deal. All does not go as planned and he is so

The 51st State

2001•Thriller
★5.6
Revengers Tragedy (2002) movie poster
★5.6

Revengers Tragedy: A film adaptation of the 1606 satirical tragedy by Thomas Middleton, relocated to a post-apocalyptic Liverpool. Christop

Revengers Tragedy

2002•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Michael Starke has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Stephen Frank Flop Similar →
2016 Longtails Mr. Griffin Flop Similar →
2002 Revengers Tragedy Nessio Average Similar →
2001 The 51st State Arthur Average Similar →
1998 Brookside: Friday the 13th Sinbad Average Similar →
1997 Brookside: The Lost Weekend Sinbad Super Hit Similar →
1988 Distant Voices, Still Lives Dave Hit Similar →
1985 No Surrender Member of Rock Group Hit Similar →

Michael Starke - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael Starke?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Starke is "Brookside: The Lost Weekend" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Michael Starke acted in?

Michael Starke has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael Starke?

Other notable films include "Distant Voices, Still Lives", "No Surrender", and "The 51st State".

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