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Michael Newman

Michael Newman

Birthday: 1957-04-26 | Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA

Michael Newman (April 26, 1957 - October 20, 2024) was an American actor and firefighter, known as the beloved lifeguared Mike "Newmie" Newman on television series Baywatch, and was the only cast member with real-life lifeguarding experience. Over the course of the show’s 1989 -2001 run, he appeared in 150 episodes — second only to David Hasselhoff. He also served as a full-time firefighter, balancing his duties at the firehouse with his filming schedule. After the series concluded, he continued firefighting for another 25 years before retiring. Newman died from his long battle with Parkinson's disease since he was diagnosed in 2006.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2025
A Gunfighter's Deal

as    Councilman John Ellington

2013
Injun

as    Trooper

2000
Welcome to Hollywood

as    Baywatch Lifeguard