Michael Newman (actor)

Michael Newman (April 26, 1957 – October 20, 2024) was an American lifeguard, retired firefighter and actor known for his role of Michael "Newmie" Newman on Baywatch.

Newman was born in San Francisco, California, on April 26, 1957.[1] He died from heart failure at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, on October 20, 2024, at the age of 67. At the time of his death, he had also been suffering from Parkinson's disease.[1][2]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1989–2000 Baywatch Michael 'Newmie' Newman 150 episodes; recurring role: seasons 1–6; main: 7–10
1999 Enemy Action Casey
1998 Welcome to Hollywood Baywatch Lifeguard
1998 Baywatch: White Thunder at Glacier Bay Michael 'Newmie' Newman
1996 Baywatch Nights 3 episodes
1996 Zig and Zag's Dirty Deeds Michael Newman 1 episode
1989 Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier Michael 'Newmie' Newman Credited as "Newmie"
1989 Code Red: Moment of Survival Host 2 episodes

References

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  1. ^ a b Barnes, Mike (22 October 2024). "Michael Newman, 'Baywatch' Actor and a Real Lifeguard, Too, Dies at 67". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  2. ^ Rudy, Gabriella (22 October 2024). "'Baywatch' star Michael Newman dies at 68 after Parkinson's diagnosis". NBC News. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
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