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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...
A Gunfighter's DealA Gunfighter's Deal · 2025
A Gunfighter's Deal
★ 7.02025
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?
City of HopeCity of Hope · 1991
City of Hope
★ 6.61991
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
★ 7.61989
MovieTV MovieThriller
Welcome to the bay... Mitch and his friends enter the sink or swim world that is BAYWATCH.
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.
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.
PeacemakerPeacemaker · 2022
Peacemaker
★ 8.22022
SeriesAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
The continuing story of Peacemaker, a vainglorious superhero/supervillain who believes in peace at any cost — no matter how many people he has to kill. After a miraculous recovery from his duel with Bloodsport, Peacemaker soon discovers that his freedom comes at a price.

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