Michael has been married to Patricia McCallum since 1968.
Michael is the stepfather of producer Rick McCallum.
Michael was awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the British Empire).
Michael is a good friend and mentor to actor Casper Van Dien. He is also a lifelong friend of Casper's wife Catherine Oxenberg.
Michael York: Cinema, it has always seemed to me, is essentially a filmed thought.
Michael York: If you want to do it, then forget about it. If you have to do it, then no one you talk to or seek advice from will make any difference. (when told by Angelo Evangelatos that he wanted to be an actor.)
Michael's major motion picture debut was in the film The Mind Benders (1962).
Michael appeared in the music video for Madonna's song "Beautiful Stranger."
Michael released his autobiography entitled Accidentally on Purpose in 1993. It was published under the title Travelling Player in the UK.