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Michael Newman

Actor
Born August 21, 1956Died October 20, 2024 (68 years)
Michael Newman (August 21, 1956 - 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. He also served as a full-time firefighter, balancing his duties at the firehouse with his filming schedule. After the series concluded, he continued firefighting for another 25 years before retiring.

Newman died from his long battle with Parkinson's disease since he was diagnosed in 2006.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Baywatch
  • Wild Bill Hickok: Swift Justice
  • Mr. Engagement
  • PawnZ

Known For

  • Baywatch
  • Injun
  • Invention USA

Filmography

2024
Sick Minded · as Garry Cole
2022
Just My Type · as Tom The Bar Manager
2022
Peacemaker (TV Series) · as Reporter
2016
2014
Dolphin Tale 2 · as Doctor
2013
PawnZ · as Phone Customer #2 Receiver Guy
2013
Injun · as Trooper
2012
Mr. Engagement · as Jaque Lulane
2012
Roxy · as Mike Stein
2011
Invention USA (TV Series) · as Inventor
2010
One Angry Man · as Mike
2000
Noah Knows Best (TV Series) · as Customer
1998
The Waterboy · as Field Official
1998
Mortal Kombat: Conquest (TV Series) · as Priest
1998
Welcome to Hollywood · as Baywatch Lifeguard
1991
City of Hope · as Detective (uncredited)
1991
Little Man Tate · as Man In Park
1991
A Rage in Harlem · as Man On Corner
1990
RoboCop 2 · as Thug
1989
Baywatch (TV Series) · as Michael 'newmie' Newman
1983
Sally Jessy Raphael (TV Series) · as Private Investigator
1982
Tootsie · as Pedestrian
1982
My Favorite Year · as Business Man
Dimming Lights · as Harry

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