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Michael Newman

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Michael Newman

Born April 26, 1957 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Died October 20, 2024 · aged 67

Michael Newman (April 26, 1957 - October 20, 2024) was an American actor and firefighter, known as the beloved lifeguared Mike "Newmie" Newman on television series Baywatch, and was the only cast member with real-life lifeguarding experience. Over the course of the show’s 1989 -2001 run, he appeared in 150 episodes — second only to David Hasselhoff. He also served as a full-time firefighter, bala…

Known For

InstinctInstinct · 1999
Instinct
★ 6.51999
MovieDramaThriller
In a prison for the criminally insane, deranged anthropologist Ethan Powell is set to be examined by a bright young psychiatrist, Theo Caulder. Driven by ambition and a hunger for the truth, Caulder will eventually risk everything—even put his very life on the line—in a harrowing attempt to understand the bizarre actions of this madman.
Welcome to HollywoodWelcome to Hollywood · 2000
Welcome to Hollywood
★ 4.22000
MovieComedy
A film director decides to chart the course of a young actor as he tries to make it in Hollywood...
City of HopeCity of Hope · 1991
City of Hope
★ 6.71991
MovieDrama
This gritty inner-city film follows various people living in a troubled New Jersey setting, most notably Nick Rinaldi, a disillusioned contractor who has been helped along his whole life by his wealthy father. Other characters in this ensemble drama about urban conflict and corruption include Asteroid, an unstable homeless person, and Wynn, an idealistic young politician.
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu PierBaywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier · 1989
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
★ 7.51989
MovieTV MovieThriller
Welcome to the bay... Mitch and his friends enter the sink or swim world that is BAYWATCH.
A Gunfighter's DealA Gunfighter's Deal · 2025
A Gunfighter's Deal
★ 5.82025
MovieWestern
In his darkest days, Silas Johnson gets a visit from a mysterious man who promises to make him the fast-gun that he has always wanted to be. But, at what cost?
A Very Specific RecipeA Very Specific Recipe · 2007
A Very Specific Recipe
★ 2.72007
MovieDramaComedy
A young man encounters the delights, wonders, turmoils, and sorrows of his love life while maintaining his friendships.
InjunInjun · 2013
Injun
★ 6.02013
MovieActionWestern
When six raiders kill her husband, child and workers on her ranch, a white woman raised by the Commanche' claims an Indian blood rite.
BaywatchBaywatch · 1989
Baywatch
★ 6.01989
SeriesAction & AdventureDrama
Join the Baywatch lifeguards on their thrilling adventures filled with beautiful beaches and those iconic red swimsuits.

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