Michael Paré

Born on October 9, 1958, Michael Kevin Paré has made a name for himself as an American actor known for his dynamic performances across film and television. His journey began with his breakout role as Tony Villicana in the popular TV series "The Greatest American Hero." However, it was his memorable portrayal of Eddie Wilson in the iconic 1983 film "Eddie and the Cruisers" that truly captured the hearts of audiences. This role was later reprised in the sequel, "Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!" (1989).

Paré's filmography is diverse and impressive, with notable roles such as Tom Cody in the cult classic "Streets of Fire" (1984), David Herdeg in the science fiction thriller "The Philadelphia Experiment" (1984), and Frank McGowan in the chilling "Village of the Damned" (1995). In more recent years, Paré has appeared as Bill Pruitt in the heartwarming film "Hope Floats" (1998) and Adult Trip Fontaine in the critically acclaimed "The Virgin Suicides" (2000). His versatile acting skills have also led him to portray characters such as Detective Kurlen in "The Lincoln Lawyer" (2011), Lt. Ray Bozeman in the thriller "Gone" (2012) alongside Amanda Seyfried, and Mr. Wallington in the western horror film "Bone Tomahawk" (2015).

Paré's talent has also extended to television, where he starred as Joey La Fiamma on CBS's drama series "Houston Knights," and Dante Montana in the Canadian sci-fi series "Starhunter" (2000-2001) and its continuation series "Starhunter ReduX" (2018-2019). His impressive body of work has not gone unnoticed, as he won the Best Actor Award at PollyGrind Film Festival for his reprisal role as Tom Cody in "Road to Hell."

Throughout his illustrious career, Paré has demonstrated a remarkable ability to bring depth and complexity to each of his roles. His dedication to his craft and his undeniable talent have cemented his status as an iconic actor in Hollywood, leaving a lasting impression on both film and television audiences alike.