Michael Ensign
Biography
Michael Ensign is an American actor born on February 13, 1944, in Safford, Arizona. He trained as an actor at The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and spent the first eleven years of his professional career in the theatre in Britain. Ensign was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1972 to 1975. He has appeared in numerous English Repertory Theatres and played the leading man in the musical 'Irene' at London's Adelphi Theatre in 1978. Ensign's film credits include Superman, Pink Floyd – The Wall, WarGames, Ghostbusters, and Titanic, among others. He has a long and extensive career in both theatre and film.
Career overview
Michael Ensign is an American actor born in Arizona on February 13, 1944. He trained as an actor at The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Ensign spent the first eleven years of his professional career in the theatre in Britain. He was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1972 to 1975. He appeared in various London productions, including The Curse Of The Starving Class, The Red Devil Battery Sign, and numerous English Repertory Theatres.
Ensign's film credits include Superman, Pink Floyd – The Wall, WarGames, Ghostbusters, Dr. Hackenstein, Titanic, Solaris, Bringing Down the House, Down with Love, and Seabiscuit. His extensive career spans multiple decades and various genres. Ensign's work in film and television has been notable, with a significant number of credits to his name.
Ensign's professional career has been marked by a diverse range of roles in both theatre and film. His extensive experience in the entertainment industry has allowed him to work with numerous notable productions and actors. With a career spanning over four decades, Ensign has established himself as a talented and versatile actor.
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131 titles- Reunited Apart (2020) as Self
- Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters (2020) as Self
- Love by the Book (2015) as Philip
- The Five-Year Engagement (2012) as Grandpa Harold
- Cupid (2012) as Louis Maitre 'D
- Love Shack (2010) as Tush Bushman
- Prairie Fever (2008) as The Reverend
- Ladies of the House (2008) as Pastor Wesley
- Mystery Woman: In the Shadows (2007) as Yuri Slipchenko
- Hannah Montana (2006) as Mr. Elderman
- Big Love (2006) as Ritual Superior (voice)
- Boston Legal (2004) as Judge Paul Resnick
- The Drone Virus (2004) as Dr. Jamison
- NCIS (2003) as Doctor Ishmael Havana
- Cold Case (2003) as Bruce Davies (2008)
- Seabiscuit (2003) as Steamer Owner
- Bringing Down the House (2003) as Daniel Barnes
- Down with Love (2003) as J.R.
- Monk (2002) as Raymond Toliver
- Solaris (2002) as Friend
- Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) as Simon Oliver
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) as Dr. Oratt
- The Guardian (2001) as Gerry Webber
- Not Another Teen Movie (2001) as Father O'Flannagan
- Alias (2001) as Vogel
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Judge Brenner
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Judge Peter Croft
- Son of the Beach (2000)
- Batman Beyond (1999) as Butler (voice)
- Judging Amy (1999) as Dr. Riley
- Providence (1999)
- Two Guys and a Girl (1998) as Chairman at Presentation
- Brimstone (1998) as Dr. Morris (uncredited)
- Secrets of a Chambermaid (1998) as Hollingsworth
- Titanic (1997) as Benjamin Guggenheim
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Bob Fennel
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Donald Blanchard (segment "Ghost Visitor")
- A Thousand Men and a Baby (1997) as Bert Schumann
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Fordham
- Profiler (1996) as Brooks Winchell
- Malcolm & Eddie (1996)
- Goode Behavior (1996)
- JAG (1995) as Gen. Tillman
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995) as Bard
- Caroline in the City (1995) as Mr. Fogel
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) as Lloyd
- Murder One (1995)
- Can't Hurry Love (1995) as Mr. Baxter
- Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest (1995) as Father Frank Nolan
- Rough Magic (1995) as Powerbroker
- Fatal Pursuit (1995) as Pinkrose
- The Christmas Box (1995) as Stephen Hoover
- Friends (1994) as Dr. Ledbetter
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Andrew Shaddock
- Vanishing Son (1994) as Rory Rasmussen
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle (1994)
- Dangerous Heart (1994) as Father Korcheck
- The X-Files (1993) as Dr. Barnes
- The Nanny (1993) as Trevor
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Lojal
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Chick
- Born Yesterday (1993) as Phillipe
- Trouble Shooters: Trapped Beneath the Earth (1993) as Ronald Marsh
- Melrose Place (1992) as Sheriff
- Life Stinks (1991) as Knowles
- Rock Hudson (1990) as Mark Miller
- Coach (1989) as Father Engler
- Mancuso, F.B.I. (1989)
- Dr. Hackenstein (1989) as Dean Slesinger
- Just Another Secret (1989) as Chuck Lupus
- Single Women, Married Men (1989) as John Briggs
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Mr. Finora
- License to Drive (1988) as School Teacher/Bus Driver
- Inherit the Wind (1988) as Reverend Brown
- The Couch Trip (1988) as Hendricks
- Ladykillers (1988) as Dr. Eisenmann
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Minister Krola
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Mickey Hoskett
- Jake and the Fatman (1987)
- A Different World (1987) as Auctioneer
- Wiseguy (1987)
- Beauty and the Beast (1987) as Dr. Edward Hughes
- Matlock (1986) as Spaulding Kane
- Matlock (1986) as Doctor
- L.A. Law (1986) as George Leeson
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Claude Goldfunger
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Crandell
- Sylvan in Paradise (1986)
- MacGyver (1985) as Derek Thompson
- MacGyver (1985) as Professor Wycliff
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Donald
- Otherworld (1985) as Baxter Dromo
- House (1985) as Chet Parker
- One Too Many (1985) as Mr. Grey
- Maxie (1985) as Cleopatra Director
- Ghostbusters (1984) as Hotel Manager
- Cover Up (1984)
- All of Me (1984) as Mr. Mifflin
- Shattered Vows (1984) as Father Meyer
- The Ratings Game (1984) as Le Boeuf Maitre D'
- A Touch of Scandal (1984) as Manderly
- Velvet (1984) as Stefan
- The A-Team (1983) as Cartel leader
- Hardcastle and McCormick (1983)
- The Winds of War (1983) as Lt. Sissons
- WarGames (1983) as Beringer's Aide
- Mr. Mom (1983) as Exec. #2
- The Star Chamber (1983) as Judge Kirkland
- The Man Who Wasn't There (1983) as Assistant Secretary
- Sunset Limousine (1983) as Gavrik
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Proctor
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Voyagers! (1982)
- Tales of the Gold Monkey (1982)
- Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) as Hotel Manager
- Kiss Me Goodbye (1982) as Billy
- Vice Squad (1982) as Chauffeur
- Games Mother Never Taught You (1982) as Jennings Lachman
- The Luck of Roaring Camp (1982) as Man-O-War
- Six Weeks (1982) as Choreographer
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Frank
- Buddy Buddy (1981) as Assistant Manager
- Raise the Titanic (1980) as Lieutenant Northacker
- Hart to Hart (1979)
- Superman (1978) as Newscaster
- Midnight Express (1978) as Stanley Daniels
- Three's Company (1977) as Doctor
- Assassin (1973) as The Customs Officer
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Major Cass
- Colditz (1972) as Lt. Dave Olding
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What movies or TV shows is Michael Ensign best known for?
Michael Ensign is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Five-Year Engagement (2012), Hannah Montana (2006), Big Love (2006), Boston Legal (2004).
When and where was Michael Ensign born?
Michael Ensign was born on February 13, 1944 in Safford, Arizona, USA.
How many credits does Michael Ensign have?
Michael Ensign has accumulated over 131 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2020.
What is Michael Ensign's background in cinema and television?
Michael Ensign is an American actor born on February 13, 1944, in Safford, Arizona. He trained as an actor at The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and spent the first eleven years of his professional career in the theatre in Britain. Ensign was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1972 to 1975. He has...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Friends (1994) as Dr. Ledbetter — aged about 50
- The X-Files (1993) as Dr. Barnes — aged about 49
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Minister Krola — aged about 43
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Mr. Finora — aged about 44
- Batman Beyond (1999) as Butler (voice) — aged about 55
- The Nanny (1993) as Trevor — aged about 49
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