Michael Paré Movies, TV Series

Michael Kevin Paré, born on October 9, 1958, is a distinguished American actor celebrated for his dynamic performances across both film and television. Paré's career took off with his prominent role as Tony Villicana in the beloved series *The Greatest American Hero*. He is perhaps best recognized f... Read moreor his standout performances as Eddie Wilson in *Eddie and the Cruisers* (1983) and its sequel, *Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!* (1989). His filmography also includes iconic roles such as Tom Cody in *Streets of Fire* (1984), David Herdeg in *The Philadelphia Experiment* (1984), and Frank McGowan in *Village of the Damned* (1995). His impressive range has led him to portray characters like 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), Mr. Wallington in *Bone Tomahawk* (2015), and Varney in *City of Lies* (2018).

In the realm of television, Paré is notable for his performances as Joey La Fiamma on *Houston Knights* and Dante Montana in the Canadian sci-fi series *Starhunter* (2000-2001), along with its reboot *Starhunter ReduX* (2018-2019). His work earned him the Best Actor Award at the PollyGrind Film Festival for his return as Tom Cody in *Road to Hell*, further solidifying his legacy in the entertainment industry.