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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
Acting Born May 9, 1947 Died Jun 12, 2006 Lubmin, Germany 22 credits
22
Total Credits
1971–2001
31 Years Career Span
10
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

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

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Career

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

SOKO Leipzig
Der letzte Zeuge
Stubbe – Von Fall zu Fall
The Blue One
Hals über Kopf
Battle of Moscow
Flieger
Meines Vaters StraßenbahnDie Schmuggler von RajgrodSolo SunnyMeines Vaters Straßenbahn
The Blonde Geisha
Lautaro
And Then the First Rice
Die Emser Depesche
Eine Pyramide für michZwischen Nacht und Tag
Das Geheimnis des Ödipus
Polizeiruf 110Polizeiruf 110Polizeiruf 110Polizeiruf 110

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)
  • Advertisement
  • 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

22credits
13films
9TV series
1971–2001active years

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