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Michael D. Roberts

Tyrone C. Earl in Manimal, Rooster in Baretta

Photos Michael D. Roberts Birth name: Michael D. Roberts
Birth date: 1947/12/25 (76 years old)

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Biography for Michael D. Roberts

After a first recurring role in Baretta, Michael D. Roberts remained a discreet player. However, it is found in the K2000 pilot, in small roles in Rain Man and the sixth sense (by Michael Mann).

On the other hand, it appeared in fifteen series including Beverly Hills and Seinfeld.

Michael D. Roberts is an American actor known for his role in the film "Barfly" of 1987. He was born on November 21, 1945 in Greenwood, Mississippi, in the United States. He grew up in the Watts district of Los Angeles, California, and began his acting career by playing in local theatrical productions.

Roberts made his cinema debut by playing in the film "The Black Stallion" in 1979. He then played in several films and television series in the 1980s and 1990s, notably "48 hours", "The Terminator", " Beverly Hills Cop "," Moonwalker "and" Nash Bridges ". He also played in television productions such as "The Dukes of Hazzard", "Miami Vice" and "NYPD Blue".

In 1987, Roberts obtained one of his best known roles by playing in the film "Barfly", in which he interpreted the character of Bear, an alcoholic boxer. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Roberts received many praise for its performance.

Apart from his acting career, Roberts is also an accomplished artist and has exhibited his works in several art galleries. He is also passionate about boxing and was a professional boxer in his youth.

Overall, Michael D. Roberts is a talented and versatile actor who played in a variety of films and television series during his career. His performance in "Barfly" remains one of its best known and established it as one of the most respected actors of its generation.

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Filmography

Title Role
Suckers (1999/I) Eddie
Hitman's Run (1999) FBI Director Dean Harris
Most Wanted (1997) Homeless Man
Orientation: A Scientology Information Film (1996) (uncredited) Chaplain
Golem, The (1995) Devereux
Sleepstalker (1995) The Preacher
In the Shadows, Someone's Watching (1993) (TV) Driscolle
Live! From Death Row (1992) (TV) Silsbee
Wishman (1991) Ted Taylor
Mother's Justice, A (1991) (TV) (as Michael Roberts) Nick
Last Holloween, The (1991) (TV) Accountant
Mysterious Affair at Styles, The (1990) (TV)
Sunset Beat (1990) (TV)
Back to Freedom (1988) Sammy Samson
Life and Times of Chocolate Killer, The (1988)
Rain Man (1988) Vern
Road to Freedom: L. Ron Hubbard and Friends, The (1986) (V) (Michael Roberts) Chanteur
Manhunter (1986) The Runner
Double Trouble (1984) Serie TV Mr. Arrechia
Ice Pirates, The (1984) Roscoe
Heartbreaker (1983) Hopper
Manimal (1983) Serie TV Tyrone C. Earl
K2000 (1982) (TV) Jackson, Car-Thief
Hunter, The (1980) Poker Player
Nightside (1980) (TV) Greenlight
Baretta (1975) Serie TV Rooster
Baretta (1975) (TV) Rooster

Trivia

Founded the anti-drug education program, "Right Track."

Michael was born on December 25, 1947. A wealthy Manhattan furniture designer gave the generous gift of cribs, blankets, toys and a year supply of milk to the first ten babies of post war veterans born on Christmas Day. Michael was one of them.

He attended California Institute of the Arts where he studied with Barbara Bosson, star of "Hill Street Blues" (1981).

In 1985, he received a proclamation from Mayor Tom Bradley of Los Angeles for his "outstanding contributions to the community and the city in promoting and encouraging youth to resist drugs".

Family

Spouse : Pamela Frey (1976 - present) 2 children.

Author of the card

  • Creation date: 01/07/2003 by stals

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