Michael J. Anderson
Biography
Michael John Anderson, also known as Little Mike Anderson, is a retired American actor born in Denver, Colorado, on October 31, 1953. Subject to the genetic anomaly Osteogenesis Imperfecta, he grew up in a wheelchair. After graduating from high school, he traveled across America singing for tips and living in his car. He attended the University of Colorado for six years, majoring in numerous subjects ranging from philosophy to microbiology. Following college, he worked for Martin Marietta, troubleshooting NASA computers in the ground-support system of the space shuttle. During this period, he made the documentary Little Mike, which won a silver medal in the International Film and Television Awards. In his acting career, he is best known for his role as The Man from Another Place in David Lynch's television series Twin Peaks and the prequel film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me.
Career overview
Michael John Anderson, also known as Little Mike Anderson, is a retired American actor born in Denver, Colorado, on October 31, 1953. Subject to a genetic anomaly known as Osteogenesis Imperfecta, he grew up in a wheelchair. After graduating high school, he traveled America, singing for tips and living in his car. He later attended the University of Colorado for six years, majoring in subjects ranging from philosophy to microbiology. Following college, he worked for Martin Marietta, trouble-shooting the NASA computers in the ground-support system of the space shuttle. During this period, he made the documentary Little Mike, which won a silver medal in the International Film and Television Awards.
In his acting career, Michael J. Anderson is best known for his role as The Man from Another Place in David Lynch's television series Twin Peaks and the prequel film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. Across his career, he has accumulated forty-two known acting credits listed on The Movie Database.
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Full Filmography
45 titles- Clutch (2025) Co-Executive Producer
- Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014) as Man From Another Place
- Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010) as Professor Horatio Kharon (voice)
- Carnivàle (2003) as Samson
- Making 'Carnivàle': The Show Behind the Show (2003) as Self
- Specter's Rock (2003) as The Interrogator
- Tiptoes (2002) as Bruno
- Mulholland Drive (2001) as Mr. Roque
- Snow White (2001) as Sunday
- Postcards From The Cast (2001) as Self
- An Introduction to David Lynch (2001) as Self
- Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks (2001) as Self
- Learning to Speak in the Red Room (2001) as Self
- This is how the world ends... (2000) as Noise Robber
- The Phantom Eye (1999) as Carl
- Minimum Wage (1999) as Zeke Bleak
- Charmed (1998) as Leprechaun
- Charmed (1998) as O'Brien
- Ava's Magical Adventure (1998) as Stretch
- Club Vampire (1998) as Kiddo
- Warriors of Virtue (1997) as Mudlap
- Port Charles (1997)
- Screwed (1997) as himself
- Caged Hearts (1995) as John
- First You Live Then You Die (1994)
- The X-Files (1993) as Mr. Nutt
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Rumpelstiltskin
- Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) as Man From Another Place
- In the Soup (1992) as Little Man
- Fool's Fire (1992) as Hopfrog
- Mannequin Two: On the Move (1991) as Jewel Box Bearer
- Twin Peaks (1990) as The Arm
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Man From Another Place
- Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Brokenhearted (1990) as Woodsman (Twin A)
- Whatever Happened to Mason Reese (1990) as Sushi Chef
- Twin Peaks (1989) as The Man From Another Place
- Suffering Bastards (1989) as Little Elvis
- No Such Thing as Gravity (1989) as The Botanist
- Monsters (1988) as Holly
- Monsters (1988) as Household God
- The Great Land of Small (1987) as Fritz / The King
- Little Mike: A Videoportrait of Michael Anderson (1987) as Himself
- American Playhouse (1982) as Hopfrog
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as New Years Baby 1953 (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Ed McMahon's little helper (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael J. Anderson best known for?
Michael J. Anderson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010), A Clockwork Orange (1971), Tiptoes (2002), Mulholland Drive (2001).
When and where was Michael J. Anderson born?
Michael J. Anderson was born on October 31, 1953 in Denver, Colorado, USA.
How many credits does Michael J. Anderson have?
Michael J. Anderson has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2025.
What is Michael J. Anderson's background in cinema and television?
Michael John Anderson, also known as Little Mike Anderson, is a retired American actor born in Denver, Colorado, on October 31, 1953. Subject to the genetic anomaly Osteogenesis Imperfecta, he grew up in a wheelchair. After graduating from high school, he traveled across America singing for tips and living in his car. ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The X-Files (1993) as Mr. Nutt — aged about 39
- Twin Peaks (1990) as The Arm — aged about 36
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Man From Another Place — aged about 36
- Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010) as Professor Horatio Kharon (voice) — aged about 56
- Charmed (1998) as Leprechaun — aged about 44
- Charmed (1998) as O'Brien — aged about 44
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