Michael Des Barres
Acting Born Jan 24, 1948 London, England, UK 89 credits
Biography
Michael Des Barres works in acting. Born January 24, 1948 in London, England, UK. Archytele tracks 89 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
BP Fallon: Rock'n'Roll Wizard
Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be?
MacGyver
Me
The FinderCalifornia Solo
Suits
Four Kings
BonesLove Lounge
HawaiiCatch That Kid
NCISNip/TuckDead Like Me
She SpiesMy Guide to Becoming a Rock StarOcean ParkSpider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown
Mulholland DriveAliasThe Man from Elysian FieldsDiary of a Sex AddictGood Advice
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationGilmore GirlsPoison
ProvidenceSugar TownThe Hungry Bachelors Club
CharmedThe Jungle Book: Search for the Lost Treasure
Just Shoot Me!Poison Ivy: The New Seduction
Nash BridgesThe PretenderMortal Kombat: Defenders of the RealmMortal Kombat: Defenders of the RealmE! True Hollywood Story
JAGJAGSlidersFreakazoid!Marker
EllenEllenSpider-ManA Simple Twist of FateThe High Crusade
FrasierLois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Melrose PlaceBatman: The Animated SeriesUnder SiegeWaxwork II: Lost in Time
The CommishThe New WKRP in Cincinnati
Northern ExposureSuper ForceMidnight Cabaret
SeinfeldPink Cadillac
SuperboyRoseanne
21 Jump Street21 Jump StreetJ.J. StarbuckNightflyersDouble Switch
L.A. LawALFSledge Hammer!
MacGyverGhoulies
Miami ViceMiami Vice
The Hitchhiker
Full Filmography
89 titles- BP Fallon: Rock'n'Roll Wizard (2025) as Self
- Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be? (2020) as Self
- MacGyver (2016) as Nicholas Helman
- Me (2014) as Sanford
- The Finder (2012) as Icepick
- California Solo (2012) as Wendell
- Suits (2011) as Sergei Baskov
- Four Kings (2006) as Nick Dresden
- Bones (2005) as Simon Graham
- Love Lounge (2005)
- Hawaii (2004) as Preston Tucker
- Catch That Kid (2004) as Brisbane
- NCIS (2003) as Del Finney
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as Everett Poe
- Dead Like Me (2003) as Gideon Jeffries
- She Spies (2002) as Dr. Zirby
- My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (2002) as Eric Darnell
- Ocean Park (2002) as Gower
- Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown (2002) as Jackson Weele (voice)
- Mulholland Drive (2001) as Billy
- Alias (2001) as Miles Devereaux
- The Man from Elysian Fields (2001) as Nigel
- Diary of a Sex Addict (2001) as Sammy Horn
- Good Advice (2001) as Himself
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Marty 'The Cat' Kirch
- Gilmore Girls (2000) as Claude Clemenceau
- Poison (2000) as Evan Lazlo
- Providence (1999) as Yule
- Sugar Town (1999) as Nick
- The Hungry Bachelors Club (1999) as Harold Spinner
- Charmed (1998) as Dark Priest
- The Jungle Book: Search for the Lost Treasure (1998) as Kohabeez
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Nick Hewitt
- Poison Ivy: The New Seduction (1997) as Ivan Greer
- Nash Bridges (1996) as Niles Maynard
- The Pretender (1996) as Douglas Willard, The Blue Moon Killer
- Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm (1996) as Kano / Captain (voice)
- Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm (1996) as Kano (voice)
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Limp Fangs: The Adventures of Count Malt Liquela (1996) as Narrator
- JAG (1995) as King Josif
- JAG (1995) as Howie Black
- Sliders (1995) as Prof. Vincent Cardoza
- Freakazoid! (1995) as Man In Hole (voice)
- Marker (1995)
- Ellen (1994) as Nigel the Director
- Ellen (1994) as The Patient
- Spider-Man (1994) as Jackson Weele (voice)
- A Simple Twist of Fate (1994) as Bryce
- The High Crusade (1994) as Monsieur du Lac
- Silk Degrees (1994) as Degrillo
- Deep Red (1994) as Lew Ramirez
- Frasier (1993) as Georges
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Lenny Stoke
- Melrose Place (1992) as Arthur Field
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Nostromos / Carl Fowler (voice)
- Under Siege (1992) as Damiani
- Waxwork II: Lost in Time (1992) as George
- The Commish (1991)
- The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991) as Jack Allen
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Felix Edmundovich Dzerzhinsky
- Super Force (1990)
- Midnight Cabaret (1990) as Paul Van Dyke
- Seinfeld (1989) as Restauranteur
- Pink Cadillac (1989) as Alex
- Superboy (1988)
- Roseanne (1988)
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Gavin McHugh
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Mr. Karst
- J.J. Starbuck (1987)
- Nightflyers (1987) as Jon Winderman
- Double Switch (1987) as Simon
- L.A. Law (1986) as Mr. Allesio
- ALF (1986) as Eddie
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Sir Guy
- MacGyver (1985) as Murdoc
- Ghoulies (1985) as Malcolm Graves
- Miami Vice (1984) as Shane Dubois
- Miami Vice (1984) as Power Station Vocalist
- The Hitchhiker (1983) as The Wise Man
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Donald
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Hart to Hart (1979) as Syd Sado
- WKRP in Cincinnati (1978) as Sir Charles 'Dog' Weatherby
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Keith
- Arizona Slim (1973) as Michael Pearson
- I, Monster (1971) as Boy in alley
- To Sir, with Love (1967) as Williams
- Arrivederci, Baby! (1966) as Boy in Orphanage (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Des Barres best known for?
Michael Des Barres is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including MacGyver (2016), The Finder (2012), Suits (2011), The Perfect Storm (2000).
When and where was Michael Des Barres born?
Michael Des Barres was born on January 24, 1948 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Michael Des Barres have?
Michael Des Barres has accumulated over 89 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 2025.
What is Michael Des Barres's background in cinema and television?
Michael Des Barres is a European Marquis, raised in England and living in Los Angeles. As the host of Little Steven's Underground Garage on SiriusXM Radio Channel 21, he is heard by more than six million listeners, five days a week (5am-8am and 9pm-midnight PT). He has appeared in over 150 hours of American television ...