A. Michael Baldwin
A. Michael Baldwin | |
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| Born | Michael M. Baldwin April 4, 1963 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1976–2017 |
A. Michael Baldwin (born Michael M. Baldwin; April 4, 1963)[1] is an American actor, producer, and screenwriter. He came to public notice as a child actor, appearing as Mike Pearson in Phantasm (1979) and its sequels.
Biography
[edit]Baldwin was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of animator Gerard Baldwin, who worked on classic shows such as The Jetsons, Rocky and Bullwinkle, and George of the Jungle.[2] Michael Baldwin began acting in his teens and was also a member of the Teenage Drama Workshop at California State University. He is best known for his roles as Mike in the Phantasm films (except for Phantasm II).[3] Baldwin practices Eastern Mysticism, and in the 1980s, he temporarily left acting to explore his spirituality.[citation needed] Some of his latest accomplishments are writing, producing, and appearing in Vice Girls, and its sequel. He has also taught acting classes and workshops in Los Angeles.[citation needed] In May 2015 Baldwin was part of the Phantasm Reunion at Texas Frightmare Weekend.[4] He currently lives in Austin, Texas, with his two children and fiancé.[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit]As of March 2005, he teaches acting in Austin, Texas.[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1976 | Kenny & Company | Doug | |
| 1979 | Phantasm | Mike Pearson | |
| 1994 | Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead | Mike Pearson | |
| 1996 | Vice Girls | Tralaine | |
| 1998 | Phantasm IV: Oblivion | Mike Pearson | |
| 2001 | Virtual Girl 2: Virtual Vegas | Dr. Pierson | |
| 2012 | Brutal | Carl Gibson | |
| 2013 | It Came from the Dead | The Conjurer | Short film |
| 2014 | Welcome to the Dauntless Motel | Sheriff Westlake | Short film |
| 2014 | The Pick-Axe Murders Part III: The Final Chapter | Sheriff Matthews | |
| 2016 | Phantasm: Ravager | Mike Pearson | |
| 2017 | Flay | Billy Salcedo |
References
[edit]- ^ "The Birth of Michael M. Baldwin". California Birth Index. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
- ^ The Austin Chronicle: Screens: Inside the Actor's Superego: How A. Michael Baldwin got here (hint: It involves a showbiz upbringing, Oreo cookies, and shrieking armadas of flying, brain-sucking spheres)
- ^ Texas Frightmare: Phantasm Reunion
- ^ Texas Frightmare Weekend Shores Up 2015 Guest List
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