Michael Newman
Born: 1957-04-26 in Los Angeles, California, USA
Died: 2024-10-20
Known For: Acting
Biography
Michael Newman (April 26, 1957 - 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.
Filmography
2025
- A Gunfighter's Deal as Councilman John Ellington
2022
- Peacemaker as Reporter
2013
- Injun as Trooper
2007
- A Very Specific Recipe as Father Newman
2004
- Moonlighters as Father
2000
- Welcome to Hollywood as Baywatch Lifeguard
1999
- Instinct ... (Stunts)
1995
- Baywatch Nights as Michael Newman
1991
- City of Hope as Detective (uncredited)
1989
- Baywatch as Michael 'Newmie' Newman
- Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier as Michael 'Newmie' Newman