Michael Beck
Sergent Levon Lundy in Houston Knights
Birth name : John Michael Beck Taylor
Birth date : 1949/02/04 (77 years old)
Birth place : Memphis Tennessee
Height: 1.80 m
Biography for Michael Beck
He played as Quaterback in the football team of his college
It frequented Millsaps College of Jackson, Mississippi
Michael Beck is an American actor known for his role as swan in the 1980s gangster film, The Warriors. Beck also played in other popular films, such as Xanadu and the 1983 television mini-series, the gladiators.
Born February 28, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, Beck grew up in the southwest of the United States. After graduating from the University of Texas, he moved to New York to continue his acting career. He made his debut in the theater before embarking on cinema and television.
Beck's role in The Warriors has earned him international recognition and he has become one of the most popular actors of his generation. In the film, Beck embodies the character of Swan, the leader of the Warriors, a street gang of New York who fights for his survival in the streets of the city. The film was a great success and was adapted in video games.
In addition to his acting work, Beck was also involved in the production of films. He produced and produced several short films and wrote several scenarios. Apart from his acting career, Beck is also known for his commitment to various social and political causes.
Today, Beck is considered one of the most talented and respected actors of its generation. Despite his many achievements, he remains humble and continues to work hard to offer exceptional performances to his fans.
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Filmography
| Title | Role |
|---|---|
| The Warriors (2005) (VG) (voice) | Swan |
| JAG | |
| Nash Bridges | |
| Crusade | |
| Walker, Texas Ranger | |
| Born Free | |
| Jungle Book: Lost Treasure (1998) | Prof. Donovan |
| Diagnosis Murder | |
| Forest Warrior (1996) | Arlen Slaighter |
| McKenna Doe/Alex | |
| Babylon 5 | |
| Robin's Hoods | |
| In the Heat of the Night | |
| Fade to Black (1993) (TV) | Braith |
| Murder, She Wrote | |
| Stranger at My Door (1991) (TV) | Jimmy Lee Dancey |
| Deadly Game (1991) (TV) | Peterson |
| The Reckoning (1991) (TV) | Delaney |
| Cacciatori di navi (1990) (TV) | Paul Haskel |
| Houston Knights (1987) TV Series | Sgt. Levon Lundy |
| Houston Knights (1987) (TV) | Sgt. Levon Lundy |
| Houston: The Legend of Texas (1986) (TV) | Jim Bowie |
| Blackout (1985) (TV) | Mike Patterson |
| Chiller (1985) (TV) | Miles Creighton |
| Rearview Mirror (1984) (TV) | Jerry Sam Hopps |
| Celebrity (1984) (mini) TV Series | T.J. Luther |
| The Last Ninja (1983) (TV) | Ken Sakura |
| The Golden Seal (1983) | Crawford |
| Megaforce (1982) | Dallas |
| Warlords of the 21st Century (1982) | Hunter |
| Triumphs of a Man Called Horse (1982) | Koda |
| Fly Away Home (1981) (TV) | Mark |
| Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story (1980) (TV) | Clarence Carnes |
| Xanadu (1980) | Sonny Malone |
| Mayflower: The Pilgrims' Adventure (1979) (TV) | John Alden |
| The Warriors (1979) | Swan |
| Holocaust (1978) (mini) TV Series | Hans Helms |
| Madman (1978) |
Trivia
- Played quarterback for his college football team.
- Attended Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi
- Is originally from a tiny Delta city in eastern Arkansas surrounded by cotton fields - a small school powerhouse in football and basketball.
Quotes
"'The Warriors' opened a lot of doors in film, for me, which 'Xanadu' then closed."
Author of the card
- Creation date: 01/07/2003 by abdest