Michael Papajohn
Biography
Michael Papajohn is an American actor, stuntman, producer, and former college baseball player for the LSU Tigers baseball team. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, on November 7, 1964, he has a known credit total of 117 in acting. While filming the movie Charlie's Angels in the year 2000, Papajohn sustained an injury when he was kicked in the jaw with a stiletto boot by lead actress Cameron Diaz. The incident resulted in a trip to the emergency room, where he had to convince spousal abuse representatives that he was not a victim of domestic violence.
Career overview
Michael Papajohn is an American actor, stuntman, producer, and former college baseball player for the LSU Tigers baseball team. Born on November 7, 1964, in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, he has established a substantial career in the entertainment industry with 117 known acting credits recorded on The Movie Database.
During the filming of the year 2000 feature Charlie's Angels, Papajohn sustained an injury when he was kicked in the jaw with a stiletto boot. The incident resulted in a visit to an emergency room, where he had to insist that he was not a victim of domestic violence. Spousal abuse representatives experienced difficulty believing that his injury had been caused by lead actress Cameron Diaz.
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Full Filmography
131 titles- Long Time Listener (2026) Stunt Coordinator
- Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) as FBI Agent (uncredited)
- Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) Stunts
- Off the Grid (2025) as Sheriff
- Rebel Ridge (2024) Stunts
- Will Trent (2023) as Chuck Murray
- The Iron Claw (2023) as Olympic Coach
- Big George Foreman (2023) as Officer Dell
- Crater (2023) as Miner
- Reminiscence (2021) as Sylvan Guard
- Hot Water (2021) as Douglas Burnett
- Your Honor (2020) as Sanitation Man
- Unhinged (2020) as Homer
- Unhinged (2020) Stunts
- Walkaway Joe (2020) as Coach Manny
- Walkaway Joe (2020) Stunt Coordinator
- On Becoming a God in Central Florida (2019) as Canadian Tuxedo
- Black and Blue (2019) as Sergeant Leader
- Rim of the World (2019) as Jenkins (uncredited)
- Our Friend (2019) as Dr. Felton
- Welcome to Acapulco (2019) as Apex
- Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) as InGen Contractor (uncredited)
- Den of Thieves (2018) as Bank Security Guard (uncredited)
- Reborn (2018)
- Jeepers Creepers 3 (2017) as Frank - Tow Truck Driver
- Vengeance: A Love Story (2017) as J. J. Breen
- Hangman (2017) as Hangman's Father (uncredited)
- Sex Guaranteed (2017) as Duty Officer
- Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) as DC Policeman at Restaurant
- Live by Night (2016) as Maso's Crew (uncredited)
- Cold Moon (2016) as Ed Gieger
- Ozark Sharks (2016) as Rick
- My Many Sons (2016) as Pete's Dad
- Fear the Walking Dead (2015) as George
- Jurassic World (2015) as InGen Contractor
- Fantastic Four (2015) as Tank Commander (uncredited)
- Fantastic Four (2015) Stunts
- Wild Card (2015) as Pit Boss
- American Ultra (2015) as Otis
- True Detective (2014) as Vice Cop
- Nightcrawler (2014) as Security Guard
- Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) as Cannon-Gunner
- Transcendence (2014) Stunts
- Rage (2014) as Vory
- Selma (2014) as Major Cloud
- Devil's Due (2014) as Officer Miska
- Get On Up (2014) as 1949 Cop
- Category 5 (2014) as Professeur Brown
- Banshee (2013) as Bald Thug
- Escape Plan (2013) as Prisoner Beaten By Breslin
- Escape Plan (2013) Stunt Double
- Homefront (2013) as Hitman #4
- Gangster Squad (2013) as Mike 'The Flea'
- Pawn Shop Chronicles (2013) as Spectator
- Beast of the Bering Sea (2013) as Jonas
- Flying Monkeys (2013) as Sheriff Flemings
- The Dark Knight Rises (2012) as Prison Guard (uncredited)
- The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) as Alfie (uncredited)
- The Bourne Legacy (2012) as Larry Hooper
- This Means War (2012) as German Goon
- For the Love of Money (2012) as Little Guy
- Thor (2011) Utility Stunts
- Drive Angry (2011) as Tattooed Guy
- The Hit List (2011) as Special Agent Drake Ford
- Jonah Hex (2010) as Saber Guard
- Castle (2009) as Karl Nadir
- Terminator Salvation (2009) as Carnahan
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) as Cal
- Land of the Lost (2009) as Astronaut (uncredited)
- True Blood (2008) as Kyle
- Yes Man (2008) as Security Guard (uncredited)
- Superhero Movie (2008) as "Gimme your wallet"
- The Kidnapping (2008) as Baxter
- Spider-Man 3 (2007) as Dennis Carradine / Carjacker
- Live Free or Die Hard (2007) as Gabriel's Henchman (uncredited)
- Live Free or Die Hard (2007) Stunts
- I Know Who Killed Me (2007) as Jacob K. / Joseph K.
- Delta Farce (2007) as Bill's Neighbor
- The Unit (2006) as Man
- The Unit (2006) as Henchman #2
- Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector (2006) as Diner Manager
- Bones (2005) as Man
- The Longest Yard (2005) as Guard Papajohn
- Threshold (2005)
- Domino (2005) as Cigliutti Goon (uncredited)
- Domino (2005) Stunts
- CSI: NY (2004) as Adrik Fedoruk
- The Last Shot (2004) as Ed Rossi, Jr.
- Hulk (2003) as Technician
- Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) as Paramedic #1
- S.W.A.T. (2003) as Bistro Gangster #3
- A Man Apart (2003) as Uniformed Cop (uncredited)
- A Man Apart (2003) Stunts
- House of Sand and Fog (2003) as Carpenter
- CSI: Miami (2002) as ND Man #2
- Without a Trace (2002) as Tom
- Spider-Man (2002) as Carjacker
- The Shield (2002) as Mike Winston
- The Hot Chick (2002) as Security Guard
- Showtime (2002) Stunts
- The Division (2001) as John Thomas
- The Division (2001) as Third Man
- The Division (2001) as Ray Turner
- The Animal (2001) as Patrolman Brady
- Rustin (2001) as Trent Cotee
- Charlie's Angels (2000) as Bathroom Thug
- Inspector Gadget (1999) Stunts
- Inferno (1999) as Creep
- For Love of the Game (1999) as Sam Tuttle (NY Yankees)
- V.I.P. (1998) as Dokes
- V.I.P. (1998) as Fry
- V.I.P. (1998) as Knox
- Enemy of the State (1998) Stunts
- The Waterboy (1998) Stunt Double
- My Giant (1998) as Tough Guy #1
- The Practice (1997) as Officer #2
- Titanic (1997) Stunts
- Starship Troopers (1997) as Dead Trooper (uncredited)
- Starship Troopers (1997) Stunts
- Spawn (1997) as Glen, Zack's Dad
- Everybody Loves Raymond (1996) as Waiter
- Eraser (1996) as WitSec Agent Schiffer
- Naked Souls (1996) as Driver
- Subterfuge (1996) Stunts
- Little Big League (1994) as Tucker Kain
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Belligerent Fighter
- Bound by Honor (1993) Stunts
- The Babe (1992) as Heckler
- Mr. Baseball (1992) as Rick
- The Last Boy Scout (1991) as Hitman
- Predator 2 (1990) as Subway Gang
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Papajohn best known for?
Michael Papajohn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Happy Gilmore 2 (2025), Happy Gilmore 2 (2025), Off the Grid (2025), Rebel Ridge (2024).
When and where was Michael Papajohn born?
Michael Papajohn was born on November 7, 1964 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
How many credits does Michael Papajohn have?
Michael Papajohn has accumulated over 131 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.
What is Michael Papajohn's background in cinema and television?
Michael Papajohn is an American actor, stuntman, producer, and former college baseball player for the LSU Tigers baseball team. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, on November 7, 1964, he has a known credit total of 117 in acting. While filming the movie Charlie's Angels in the year 2000, Papajohn sustained an injury when he ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- True Detective (2014) as Vice Cop — aged about 49
- Bones (2005) as Man — aged about 40
- The Shield (2002) as Mike Winston — aged about 37
- Your Honor (2020) as Sanitation Man — aged about 55
- Banshee (2013) as Bald Thug — aged about 48
- Castle (2009) as Karl Nadir — aged about 44
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