Michael James Winkelman
ActingAbout Michael James Winkelman
Michael Winkelman’s wide-ranging teaching and research interests focus on shamanism, consciousness, psychedelic medicine. He teaches in the Human Health Program on the ASU Polytechnic Campus, and he has served as President of the Society for the Anthropology of Consciousness and the Founding President of the Anthropology of Religion Section of the American Anthropological Association. Michael received his B.A. from Rice University (1976), a Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine (1985) and a Masters in Public Health in Community Health Practice from the University of Arizona (2002). His research on shamanism includes the investigation of the origin of shamanism and contemporary applications of shamanic healing in substance abuse rehabilitation. As an author, he has pioneered perspectives on shamanism as humanity’s original neurotheology. Michael has published Altering Consciousness: Multidisciplinary Perspectives, Shamanism: A Biopsychosocial Paradigm of Consciousness and Healing, Supernatural as Natural: A Biocultural Approach to Religion and edited the 2 volume collection Psychedelic Medicine: New Evidence for Hallucinogenic Substances as Treatments.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Michael James Winkelman reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Michael James Winkelman's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Michael James Winkelman remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Neurons to Nirvana, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Michael James Winkelman Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Michael James Winkelman's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michael James Winkelman.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Neurons to Nirvana | Self | Hit | Similar → |
Michael James Winkelman - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Michael James Winkelman?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael James Winkelman is "Neurons to Nirvana" with a rating of 6.9/10.
How many movies has Michael James Winkelman acted in?
Michael James Winkelman has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.