Michael Christian
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 9, 1947 in Lubmin, Germany
- Died
- June 12, 2006
- Active Years
- 1971–2001 (31 Years)
- Total Credits
- 22 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Michael Christian (Acting).
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Source [1]: Michael Christian. Birthday: May 9, 1947. Death: June 12, 2006 (59 years old). Birthplace: Lubmin, Germany. Known for acting. 19 credits.
Source [2]: Michael Christian (born June 21, 1943). American actor. Known for: Peyton Place (as Joe Rossi), Poor Pretty Eddie, Hard Knocks, and Private Obsession.
Source [3]: Michael Christian. Voice Actor - Dubbing: Aliens. Born: 21 June 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Actor and producer. Known for: Aliens (1986), Planet of the Apes (2001), and Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991).
Source [4]: Same as [2].
Source [5]: Irrelevant (Michael Keaton/Douglas/Clooney/Bale).
Source [6]: Irrelevant (Invincible cast).
Note on conflicting data: Source [1] says born May 9, 1947, in Lubmin, Germany, died June 12, 2006. Source [2] and [3] say born June 21, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. I must present the facts as they appear in the sources. Since I am writing a single profile, I will include the available biographical details.
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Michael Christian was an American actor and producer. According to some records, he was born on June 21, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Other records indicate a birth date of May 9, 1947, in Lubmin, Germany, and
Career overview
Topic: Career overview of Michael Christian (Acting).
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Source [1]: Michael Christian (TMDB). Birthday: May 9, 1947. Death: June 12, 2006 (59 years old). Place of Birth: Lubmin, Germany. Known for: Acting. 19 known credits.
Source [2]: Michael Christian (Wikipedia). Born June 21, 1943. American actor. Best known for: Peyton Place (as Joe Rossi), Poor Pretty Eddie, Hard Knocks, Private Obsession.
Source [3]: Michael Christian (IMDbPro). Voice Actor - Dubbing: Aliens. Born 21 June 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Actor and producer. Known for: Aliens (1986), Planet of the Apes (2001), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991).
Source [4]: Michael Christian (Wikiwand). Same as [2].
Source [5]: Michael Keaton biography (Irrelevant).
Source [6]: Invincible cast (Irrelevant).
Note on conflicting data:
Source [1] says born May 9, 1947, in Lubmin, Germany, died June 12, 2006.
Source [2], [3], [4] say born June 21, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Source [3] lists him as a voice actor/dubbing for Aliens and a producer.
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Michael Christian was an American actor and producer. Sources provide differing biographical details regarding his birth. One record indicates he was born on May 9, 1947, in Lubmin, Germany, and passed away on June 12, 2006, at the age of 59. Other records state he was born on June 21, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
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His acting career includes various film and television roles. He is best known for his work in the television series Peyton Place, where he portrayed the character Joe Rossi. His notable credits also include Poor Pretty Eddie, Hard Knocks, and Private Obsession. Additionally, he is recognized for his work on Planet of the Apes in 2001 and Terminator 2: Judgment Day in 1991.
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Beyond live-action roles, Christian worked as a voice actor in dubbing, specifically for the film Aliens. His professional credits include 19 known entries, and he has also been credited as a producer.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
22 titles- SOKO Leipzig (2001) as Albrecht Kowalla
- Der letzte Zeuge (1998) as Walter Kaller
- Stubbe – Von Fall zu Fall (1995) as Felix Egger
- The Blue One (1994) as General Pohlschröder
- Hals über Kopf (1987) as Müllmann 2
- Battle of Moscow (1985) as Otto Skorzeny
- Flieger (1984) as Kommandeur des Jagdfliegergeschwaders
- Meines Vaters Straßenbahn (1980)
- Die Schmuggler von Rajgrod (1980)
- Solo Sunny (1980) as Mann
- Meines Vaters Straßenbahn (1980)
- The Blonde Geisha (1979)
- Lautaro (1978) as Narrator (voice)
- And Then the First Rice (1977)
- Die Emser Depesche (1976)
- Eine Pyramide für mich (1975) as Struller
- Zwischen Nacht und Tag (1975)
- Das Geheimnis des Ödipus (1974) as Soldat Sühlke
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971) as Joachim Gobel
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971)
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971) as Wandtke
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971) as Manfred
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Christian best known for?
Michael Christian is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including SOKO Leipzig (2001), Der letzte Zeuge (1998), Stubbe – Von Fall zu Fall (1995), Hals über Kopf (1987).
When and where was Michael Christian born?
Michael Christian was born on May 9, 1947 in Lubmin, Germany. They passed away on June 12, 2006.
How many credits does Michael Christian have?
Michael Christian has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2001.
What is Michael Christian's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Michael Christian (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided sources. No invented details. No markdown/formatting. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Source [1]: Michael Christian. Birthday: May 9, 1947. Death: June 1...
Michael Christian by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hals über Kopf (1987) as Müllmann 2 — aged about 40
- SOKO Leipzig (2001) as Albrecht Kowalla — aged about 54
- Solo Sunny (1980) as Mann — aged about 33
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971) as Joachim Gobel — aged about 24
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971) — aged about 24
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971) as Wandtke — aged about 24
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