Michael Sarrazin
Biography
Michael Sarrazin was a Canadian film and television actor. He was born on May 22, 1940, in Québec City, Québec, Canada. At the age of 17, he landed his first professional acting role. He later trained at the Actors Studio in New York City. Sarrazin is known for his work in various films and television shows. He gained fame opposite Jane Fonda in the drama film They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969). Michael Sarrazin passed away on April 17, 2011, at the age of 70. His acting credits include numerous films and television shows, with a total of 67 known credits.
Career overview
Michael Sarrazin was a Canadian film and television actor. He began his acting career at a young age, landing his first professional role at 17. Sarrazin trained at the Actors Studio in New York City. He went on to act in numerous films and television shows.
Sarrazin's early success came with his role in the 1969 drama film They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, opposite Jane Fonda. This marked a significant point in his career, bringing him to prominence in the film industry. He continued to work in the entertainment industry, appearing in a variety of productions.
Throughout his career, Michael Sarrazin accumulated a total of 67 acting credits. He worked in a range of genres, including drama, mystery, and television. Sarrazin's performances in films such as They Shoot Horses, Don't They? and Detektiv Nero Wolfe showcased his versatility as an actor.
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- On the Road (2012) as Irish Catholic Priest
- The Christmas Choir (2008) as Henry Brockman
- Tripping the Wire: A Stephen Tree Mystery (2005)
- FearDotCom (2002) as Frank Bryant
- A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Thomas Yeager
- Mentors (1999) as Edgar Allan Poe
- The City (1999) as Milt
- The Second Arrival (1998) as Prof. Nelson Zarcoff
- Earthquake in New York (1998) as Dr. Robert Trask
- Thunder Point (1998) as Crawford
- Earth: Final Conflict (1997) as Dr. Charles Tenzer
- The Peacekeeper (1997) as Lt. Colonel Douglas Murphy
- Midnight Man (1997) as Tayi
- Crackerjack 2 (1997) as Smith
- Midnight in Saint Petersburg (1996) as Craig
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Stranger
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Marty Kilgore
- Bullet to Beijing (1995) as Craig
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Trevean
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Woody Clark
- La Florida (1993) as Romeo Laflamme
- African Skies (1992)
- Lena's Holiday (1991) as Jan MacKenzie
- Counterstrike (1990) as Strand
- Passion and Paradise (1989) as Mike Vincent
- The Phone Call (1989) as Michael Henderson
- Malarek (1988) as Moorcraft
- Mascara (1987) as Bert Sanders
- Captive Hearts (1987) as Sergeant McManus
- Keeping Track (1987) as Daniel Hawkins
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Lt. Steven Rykker
- The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985) as John Colt
- The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985) as Peter Horne
- Joshua Then and Now (1985) as Kevin Hornby
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as David Marsh
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Jacob Beiler
- The Train Killer (1983) as Matuska Szilveszter / Prokopp István
- The Seduction (1982) as Brandon
- Fighting Back (1982) as Vince Morelli
- Beulah Land (1980) as Casey Troy
- Double Negative (1980) as Michael Taylor
- Caravans (1978) as Mark Miller
- The Gumball Rally (1976) as Michael Bannon (Cobra Team)
- The Loves and Times of Scaramouche (1976) as Scaramouche
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- The Reincarnation of Peter Proud (1975) as Peter Proud
- For Pete's Sake (1974) as Pete Robbins
- Frankenstein: The True Story (1974) as The Creature
- Frankenstein: The True Story (1973) as The Creature
- Harry in Your Pocket (1973) as Ray Haulihan
- The Groundstar Conspiracy (1972) as John David Welles / Peter Bellamy
- The Flim Flam Man (1972) as Curley
- Cowboy and Indian (1972) as Self
- Sometimes a Great Notion (1971) as Leland 'Lee' Stamper
- The Pursuit of Happiness (1971) as William Popper
- Believe in Me (1971) as Remy
- They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) as Robert Syverton
- Eye of the Cat (1969) as Wylie
- In Search of Gregory (1969) as Gregory Mulvey
- Journey to Shiloh (1968) as Miller Nalls
- A Man Called Gannon (1968) as Jess Washburn
- The Sweet Ride (1968) as Denny McGuire
- The Flim-Flam Man (1967) as Curley
- Gunfight in Abilene (1967) as Cord Decker
- Wojeck (1966) as Tony
- The Doomsday Flight (1966) as Army Corporal
- You're No Good (1965) as Eddie
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Pvt. Tompkins
- The Virginian (1962) as Sam Coates
- Everybody's Prejudiced (1961) as Packer Jr.