- He was being treated for depression at the time of his death.
- Michael Gothard lived in Park Village East near Regents Park, North London, early in his life. He was a member of the 15th St. Pancras Boy Scout Troop.
- He screen-tested for the role of Colonel Caine In the film Lifeforce (1985). After meeting Peter Firth, director Tobe Hooper decided to give Firth the role, and gave Michael the role of Dr. Bukovsky.
- From 1950 to 1957 he attended one of the first new comprehensives, Haverstock School, where he was a prefect, and, in his last year, Head Boy. He was good at sports, especially the sprint races, and studied Geography and History at A-level.
- Known in earlier movies for his long hair and hippie-like appearance.
- As a young man, Michael travelled for several months in France before returning home to his parents and grandmother.
- Was asked to play Biroc in 'Doctor Who: Warriors Gate' but NA so David Weston was cast instead.
- Michael lived in Wales for several years as a young child. Then in London - Belsize Park, South-West St Pancras and Chalk Farm.
- On the shortlist for Nilson for Doctor Who: Warriors Of The Deep.
- On the possible list for Kane in Doctor Who: Dragonfire.
- Michael's middle name of Alan was a long-standing family name on his mother's side.
- On the possible list for Gavrok in Doctor Who: Deltra and The Bannermen.
- On the list of possible actors for Beyus in Doctor Who: Time and The Rani.
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