Michael Newman

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

9

Gender

Male

Birthday

1956-08-21

Day of death

2024-10-20 (68 years old)

Place of Birth

Los Angeles, California, USA

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

  • Peacemaker

    Peacemaker

  • Baywatch

    Baywatch

  • Baywatch Nights

    Baywatch Nights

  • City of Hope

    City of Hope

  • A Very Specific Recipe

    A Very Specific Recipe

  • Welcome to Hollywood

    Welcome to Hollywood

  • A Gunfighter's Deal

    A Gunfighter's Deal

  • Injun

    Injun

  • Moonlighters

    Moonlighters