Michael Newman

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1956-08-21

Deathday 2024-10-20 (68 years old)

Place of Birth Los Angeles, California, USA

Also Known As Mike Newman

Michael Newman

Biography

Michael Newman (August 21, 1956 - 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.

Known For

Actor

2022
Peacemaker

as Reporter

2013
Injun

as Trooper

2007
A Very Specific Recipe

as Father Newman

2004
Moonlighters

as Father

1998
Welcome to Hollywood

as Baywatch Lifeguard

1995
Baywatch Nights

as Newman

1991
City of Hope

as Detective (uncredited)

1989
Baywatch

as Michael 'Newmie' Newman

Crew

1999
Instinct

as Stunts