Michael McManus | |
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| Born | January 26, 1946 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1975–2001 |
Michael McManus (born January 26, 1946) is an American actor. His best known movie role is perhaps Ben Tuthill in the 1982 film Poltergeist. He has also appeared in the films Mother, Jugs & Speed (1976), Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987), Funland (1987) and Action Jackson (1988).
McManus has also worked behind the camera, most notably as the producer and writer of the crime comedy film Mafia! (1998).
McManus was a series regular on the television sitcom Lewis & Clark as John, the bartender; the series lasted only one season of thirteen episodes.[1] McManus also guest starred in several popular television series including M*A*S*H, Laverne & Shirley, Rhoda, The Six Million Dollar Man, Dallas, Happy Days, Night Court, Knight Rider, Mr. Belvedere, Growing Pains, Newhart, Full House, Webster, The Golden Girls, Hunter and Columbo among others. In 1989, he had a recurring role as Sid Wilson on the first season of Baywatch. McManus' last known screen acting appearance was in a 2001 episode of According to Jim.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Mother, Jugs & Speed | Walker | ||
| 1977 | Smokey and the Bandit | Trucker 'Silver Tongued Devil' | Uncredited | |
| 1977 | The Kentucky Fried Movie | Hornung | (segment "Courtroom") | |
| 1977 | The World's Greatest Lover | Yes Man #5 | ||
| 1981 | Fat Chance | Mike | ||
| 1982 | Poltergeist | Ben Tuthill | ||
| 1985 | Moving Violations | Farmer #1 | ||
| 1985 | Head Office | Branch Kipp | ||
| 1986 | Mr. Bill's Real Life Adventures | Sluggo | TV movie | |
| 1987 | Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol | Todd | ||
| 1987 | Funland | T. G. Hurley | ||
| 1988 | Action Jackson | Lionel Grantham | ||
| 1998 | ''Mafia! | (writer/producer) |
References
- ↑ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946–Present, page 784
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