A. Michael Baldwin (born Michael M. Baldwin; April 4, 1963) 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.
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.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) 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).Texas Frightmare: Phantasm Reunion Baldwin practices Eastern Mysticism, and in the 1980s, he temporarily left acting to explore his spirituality. 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. In May 2015 Baldwin was part of the Phantasm Reunion at Texas Frightmare Weekend.Texas Frightmare Weekend Shores Up 2015 Guest List He currently lives in Austin, Texas, with his two children and fiancé.
Personal life As of March 2005, he teaches acting in Austin, Texas.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 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 2001 Virtual Girl 2: Virtual Vegas Dr. Pierson 2012 Brutal Carl Gibson 2013 It Came from the Dead The Conjurer Short film 2014 Welcome to the Dauntless Motel Sheriff Westlake Short film 2014 The Pick-Axe Murders Part III: The Final Chapter Sheriff Matthews 2016 Phantasm: Ravager Mike Pearson 2017 Flay Billy Salcedo
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