Michael Elkin
Born on 27 September 1972 in London, England, Michael Elkin is a British actor and filmmaker whose career spans both screen acting and independent directing. He is perhaps best known to crime-film enthusiasts for his contributions to the Rise of the Footsoldier franchise, one of British cinema’s most enduring gangland series.
Rise of the Footsoldier
Elkin has made two appearances in the franchise. He portrayed the Gate Guard in Rise of the Footsoldier 3: The Pat Tate Story (2017), before returning to the series as Frampy in Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins (2021). His willingness to return to the franchise underlines the regard in which he is held within British crime cinema circles.
Acting Career
Elkin’s screen career covers a broad range of roles across film and television. Among his film credits are Still Life (2013), in which he played a Caretaker, and Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk (2020), where he took on the role of Sergeant Richard Holmes. He has also appeared in Aux (2018) as an Armed Police Officer, Undercover Hooligan (2016) as PC Bryant, and Patriot (2015) as Dad. Earlier work includes the 2010 production Banshee, in which he played Dermot.
On television, Elkin has appeared in The Gentlemen as George, Murder in Mind as a Traffic Cop, and Around the World in 80 Days as a Bailiff.
Behind the Camera
Beyond his acting work, Elkin has also made his mark as a writer and director. He wrote and directed the 2020 British independent film Break, a snooker-themed production starring **Sam Gittins, Jamie Foreman, Adam Deacon, Terri Dwyer, David Yip, and the late Rutger Hauer in one of his final screen roles. The film also features snooker player cameos from Liang Wenbo, Jack Lisowski, and 1997 World Snooker Championship winner Ken Doherty**, lending the project an authentic sporting flavour alongside its dramatic ambitions.