Michael Paré
Known for
Across changing tastes and formats, Michael Paré has stayed an American actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. 'The Virgin Suicides' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. Work has kept arriving for 45 years, which is its own kind of achievement. The single most recognizable credit is 'The Lincoln Lawyer', playing Detective Kurlen.
Michael Paré
189 Movies
7 Series
Across changing tastes and formats, Michael Paré has stayed an American actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. 'The Virgin Suicides' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. Work has kept arriving for 45 years, which is its own kind of achievement. The single most recognizable credit is 'The Lincoln Lawyer', playing Detective Kurlen.
Movies
Plays Detective Kurlen
The Lincoln Lawyer
2011
Plays Adult Trip Fontaine
The Virgin Suicides
2000
Plays Mr. Wallington
Bone Tomahawk
2015
Plays Bill Pruitt
Hope Floats
1998
Plays Barry Seal
The Infiltrator
2016
Plays Frank McGowan
Village of the Damned
1995
Plays Xander
Awaken
2015
Plays Det. Harris
The Vatican Tapes
2015
Plays Lt. Ray Bozeman
Gone
2012
Plays President
Sentinel
2024
Plays Mad Alex
The Debt Collector
2018
Plays Varney
City of Lies
2018
Plays Tom Cody
Streets of Fire
1984
Plays Mike Watson / The Ghost
100 Feet
2008
Plays Clive Connelly
Direct Contact
2009
Plays David Herdeg
The Philadelphia Experiment
1984
Plays Damian Wakefield
Hollow Point
2019
Plays Tinelli
Wanted Man
2024
Plays Jim Renart
Sanctimony
2000
Plays Frank
Assault on Wall Street
2013
Plays Sammy
Sicilian Vampire
2015
Plays Detective Oppal
Pig Killer
2022
Plays Panhandler
Postal
2007
Plays Hagan
The Philadelphia Experiment
2012
Plays Johnny 3
The Neighborhood
2017
Plays Sheriff Harding
Blackwoods
2001
Plays Uncle Ted
Bad Moon
1996
Plays Iancu
BloodRayne
2006
Plays Commandant Ekart Brand
BloodRayne: The Third Reich
2010
Plays Chris Blake
Maximum Conviction
2012
Plays Colonel Reeder
Mind Games
2021
Plays Richard Renshaw
Abattoir
2016
Plays Pat Garret
BloodRayne II: Deliverance
2007
Plays Harry
Dark World
2008
Plays Joey Andre
Empire City
1992
Plays Air Marshal Tony Wilkes
Top Gunner: Danger Zone
2022
Plays CIA Chief
Mundije
2025
Plays Joey
South of Heaven
2021
Plays Martin
Revival
2024
Plays Howard
Operator
2015
Plays Sheriff Melvoy
Rampage
2009
Plays Detective Al Rosen
The Puppetman
2023
Plays Paul Summer
Far Cry
2008
Plays General West
Planetquake
2024
Plays Detective Matthew 'Matt' Bishop
Seed
2006
Plays Hank
Sundown Town
Plays O'Connor
Gangster Land
2017
Plays President McCoy
Alien: Rubicon
2024
Plays Col. Granger
Big Kill
2019
Plays Detective Brown
Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich
2018
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Cursed Waters
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Manson's War
Detective Cody
2028
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Someone Dies Tonight
William 'Bill' Stephenson
2026
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Order of the Dragon
Henry Wyatt
2026
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Cursed Waters
Captain Arnold
2026
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SYNC
Damien
2026
Film
Water’s Edge
Sheriff Jake Wright
2025
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Father Joe
2025
Film
Helloween
John Parker
2025
Film
Wrongful Death 2: Bloodlines
Dr. David Moore
2025
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michael Paré and where are they from?
Michael Paré is 68 years old, born on October 9, 1958 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Michael Paré?
Michael Paré is best known for roles in The Lincoln Lawyer, The Virgin Suicides, Bone Tomahawk.
How many movies has Michael Paré been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), Michael Paré has appeared in 189 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was Michael Paré's first movie?
The career of Michael Paré began with Crazy Times (1981).
What is Michael Paré's most recent movie or series?
Michael Paré's most recent release is Cursed Waters, which premiered on September 18, 2026.
What TV shows has Michael Paré appeared in?
On television, Michael Paré has appeared in House, Cold Case, The Greatest American Hero, Starhunter.
Does Michael Paré have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Michael Paré's upcoming work includes: Checking Inn for Christmas (2026), Order of the Dragon (2026), Someone Dies Tonight (2026).
Michael Paré
1958-10-09 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Michael Kevin Paré (born October 9, 1958) is an American actor. His first starring role was as Tony Villicana on the television series The Greatest American Hero. His best-known film roles were as Eddie Wilson in Eddie and the Cruisers (1983) and its sequel Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989), as well as Tom Cody in Streets of Fire (1984), David Herdeg in The Philadelphia Experiment (1984), Frank McGowan in Village of the Damned (1995), Bill Pruitt in Hope Floats (1998), (Adult) Trip Fontaine in The Virgin Suicides (2000), Detective Kurlen in The Lincoln Lawyer (2011), Lt. Ray Bozeman in Gone (2012) with Amanda Seyfried, Mr. Wallington in Bone Tomahawk (2015), and Varney in City of Lies (2018).
His best known TV roles are as Tony Villicana on The Greatest American Hero, Joey La Fiamma on CBS's drama Houston Knights, and Dante Montana on the Canadian sci-fi series Starhunter (2000-2001) and its' continuation series Starhunter ReduX (2018-2019).
He won the best actor Award at PollyGrind Film Festival for his reprisal role as Tom Cody in Road to Hell.
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