A. Michael Baldwin

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A. Michael Baldwin
Born
Michael M. Baldwin

(1963-04-04) April 4, 1963 (age 62)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
  • screenwriter
Years active1976–2017

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.

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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 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

As of March 2005, he teaches acting in Austin, Texas.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
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
2001Virtual Girl 2: Virtual VegasDr. Pierson
2012BrutalCarl Gibson
2013It Came from the DeadThe ConjurerShort film
2014Welcome to the Dauntless MotelSheriff WestlakeShort film
2014The Pick-Axe Murders Part III: The Final ChapterSheriff Matthews
2016 Phantasm: Ravager Mike Pearson
2017FlayBilly Salcedo

References

  1. ↑ "The Birth of Michael M. Baldwin". California Birth Index. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  2. ↑ 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)
  3. ↑ Texas Frightmare: Phantasm Reunion
  4. ↑ Texas Frightmare Weekend Shores Up 2015 Guest List


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