Michael Dudikoff
Biography
Michael Joseph Dudikoff II, also credited as Michael Joseph Stephen Dudikoff Jr., is an American male actor born on October 8, 1954, in Redondo Beach, California, United States. Over his career he has accumulated 57 credited roles. His filmography includes appearances in the American Ninja series released between 1985 and 1990, as well as roles in Tron (1982), Bachelor Party (1984), Platoon Leader (1988), River of Death (1989), Soldier Boyz (1996), Ringmaster (1998) and The Silencer (1999). According to available information he was in pre‑production for the action thriller Havana Heat, which was scheduled for release in 2011.
Career overview
Michael Joseph Dudikoff II was born on October 8, 1954 in Redondo Beach, California, USA. He is an American male actor who is also credited as Michael Joseph Stephen Dudikoff Jr. According to The Movie Database, his career includes at least fifty‑seven credited performances across film and television. Dudikoff’s early screen work includes a role in the science‑fiction film Tron (1982) and a part in the comedy Bachelor Party (1984). He subsequently appeared in the action film Platoon Leader (1988) and the adventure picture River of Death (1989), establishing a presence in genre cinema throughout the 1980s.
The actor is perhaps best known for starring in the American Ninja series, a collection of action films released between 1985 and 1990. Later entries in his filmography include Soldier Boyz (1996), Ringmaster (1998) and The Silencer (1999). As of the latest information, Dudikoff was reported to be in pre‑production on Havana Heat, an action thriller that was scheduled for release in 2011. His body of work, spanning several decades, reflects a consistent involvement in action‑oriented and adventure‑type projects.
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Full Filmography
58 titles- Landfill (2023) as Mr. Lindbergh
- Trail Blazers (2022) as Matthew
- Real Men (2019) as Himself - Actor
- Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece (2018) as Superboss
- Navy Seals vs. Zombies (2016) as Commander Sheer
- The Bouncer (2015) as Samuel James
- Ninja Gaijin: Remembering a Classic Cannon Franchise (2015) as Self
- Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014) as Self - Actor
- The Go-Go Boys: The Inside Story of Cannon Films (2014) as Self
- Stranded (2002) as Ed Carpenter
- Ablaze (2002) as Daniels
- Gale Force (2002) as Jared
- Quicksand (2002) as Bill Turner
- In Her Defense (1999) as Andrew Garfield
- Fugitive Mind (1999) as Robert Dean
- The Silencer (1999) as Quinn Simmons
- Black Thunder (1998) as Vince
- Musketeers Forever (1998) as D'Artagnan
- Counter Measures (1998) as Captain Jake Fuller
- Freedom Strike (1998) as Tom Dickson
- Ringmaster (1998) as Rusty
- Strategic Command (1997) as Rick Harding
- Crash Dive (1997) as James Carter
- The Shooter (1997) as Michael Atherton
- Bounty Hunters 2: Hardball (1997) as Jersey Bellini
- Bounty Hunters (1996) as Jersey
- Moving Target (1996) as Sonny
- Soldier Boyz (1995) as Major Howard Toliver
- Cyberjack (1995) as Nick James
- Chain of Command (1994) as Merrill Ross
- Cobra (1993) as Robert 'Scandal' Jackson
- The Human Shield (1992) as Doug Matthews
- Rescue Me (1992) as Daniel 'Mac' MacDonald
- The Woman Who Sinned (1991) as Evan Ganns
- Air America (1990) as General Lee (uncredited)
- American Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990) as Joe Armstrong
- Midnight Ride (1990) as Lawson
- River of Death (1989) as John Hamilton
- Platoon Leader (1988) as Lt. Jeff Knight
- American Ninja 2: The Confrontation (1987) as Sgt. Joe Armstrong
- Avenging Force (1986) as Capt. Matt Hunter
- Radioactive Dreams (1986) as Marlowe Hammer
- North and South (1985) as Lt. Rudy Bodford
- American Ninja (1985) as Pvt. Joe Armstrong
- Bachelor Party (1984) as Ryko
- Uncommon Valor (1983) as Blaster's Assistant
- Tron (1982) as Conscript #2
- Star of the Family (1982) as Dougie Krebs
- Making Love (1982) as Young Man in Bar 2
- I Ought to Be in Pictures (1982) as Boy on bus
- Bloody Birthday (1981) as Willard
- The Best Little Girl in the World (1981) as Chuck
- The Black Marble (1980) as Millie's Houseboy
- Out of the Blue (1979) as Lenny
- Dallas (1978) as Joe Newcomb
- Happy Days (1974)
- Mike Christian's IRON WARRIOR WORKOUT as self
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Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Dudikoff best known for?
Michael Dudikoff is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Familien Lykke (2020), The Red Room (2020), Strategic Command (1997), Crash Dive (1997).
When and where was Michael Dudikoff born?
Michael Dudikoff was born on October 8, 1954 in Redondo Beach, California, USA.
How many credits does Michael Dudikoff have?
Michael Dudikoff has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2023.
What is Michael Dudikoff's background in cinema and television?
Michael Joseph Dudikoff II, also credited as Michael Joseph Stephen Dudikoff Jr., is an American male actor born on October 8, 1954, in Redondo Beach, California, United States. Over his career he has accumulated 57 credited roles. His filmography includes appearances in the American Ninja series released between 1985 ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Happy Days (1974) — aged about 19
- North and South (1985) as Lt. Rudy Bodford — aged about 30
- Out of the Blue (1979) as Lenny — aged about 24
- Dallas (1978) as Joe Newcomb — aged about 23
- Cobra (1993) as Robert 'Scandal' Jackson — aged about 38
- Tron (1982) as Conscript #2 — aged about 27
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