A. Michael Baldwin | |
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| Born | Michael M. Baldwin April 4, 1963 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, producer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1976–present |
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
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 1980's, he temporarily left acting to explore his spirituality. 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. 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.
Personal life
As of March 2005, he teaches acting in Austin, Texas.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- ^ "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
External links
- A. Michael Baldwin at IMDb
- A. Michael Baldwin at AllMovie