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Michael Newman

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Apr 26 1957
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Sun, Oct 20 2024
Michael Newman is 67 years old
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Poster of A Gunfighter's Deal
A Gunfighter's Deal
Michael Newman would have been no older than 67 in A Gunfighter's Deal as 'Councilman John Ellington'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 2025
Poster of Injun
Injun
Michael Newman was 56 in Injun as 'Trooper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 2013
Poster of A Very Specific Recipe
A Very Specific Recipe
Michael Newman was 50 in A Very Specific Recipe as 'Father Newman'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 13 2007
Poster of Moonlighters
Moonlighters
Michael Newman was 46 in Moonlighters as 'Father'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 16 2004
Poster of Welcome to Hollywood
Welcome to Hollywood
Michael Newman was 43 in Welcome to Hollywood as 'Baywatch Lifeguard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 2000
Poster of City of Hope
City of Hope
Michael Newman was 34 in City of Hope as 'Detective (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1991
Poster of Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
Michael Newman was 32 in Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier as 'Michael 'Newmie' Newman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 1989

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Peacemaker
Peacemaker
Michael Newman was 64+ in Peacemaker as 'Reporter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 13 2022
Poster of Baywatch Nights
Baywatch Nights
Michael Newman was 38+ in Baywatch Nights as 'Michael Newman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 30 1995
Poster of Baywatch
Baywatch
Michael Newman was 31+ in Baywatch as 'Michael 'Newmie' Newman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 23 1989