Biography
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.
Filmography
all 9
Movies 6
TV Shows 3
Reporter
Peacemaker (2022)
TV
9.25
Trooper
Injun (2013)
Movie
Father Newman
A Very Specific Recipe (2007)
Movie
Father
Moonlighters (2004)
Movie
Stunts
Instinct (1999)
Movie
6
Baywatch Lifeguard
Welcome to Hollywood (1998)
Movie
Newman
Baywatch Nights (1995)
TV
Detective (uncredited)
City of Hope (1991)
Movie
Michael 'Newmie' Newman
Baywatch (1989)
TV
6.31
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Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1957-04-26
Deathday
2024-10-20 (67 years old)
Birth Place
Los Angeles County, United States
Citizenships
United States
Also Known As
Mike Newman
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