Michael Paré
ActingAbout Michael Paré
Michael Kevin Paré (born October 9, 1958) is an American actor. His first starring role was as Tony Villicana on the television series The Greatest American Hero. His best-known film roles were as Eddie Wilson in Eddie and the Cruisers (1983) and its sequel Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989), as well as Tom Cody in Streets of Fire (1984), David Herdeg in The Philadelphia Experiment (1984), Frank McGowan in Village of the Damned (1995), Bill Pruitt in Hope Floats (1998), (Adult) Trip Fontaine in The Virgin Suicides (2000), Detective Kurlen in The Lincoln Lawyer (2011), Lt. Ray Bozeman in Gone (2012) with Amanda Seyfried, Mr. Wallington in Bone Tomahawk (2015), and Varney in City of Lies (2018). His best known TV roles are as Tony Villicana on The Greatest American Hero, Joey La Fiamma on CBS's drama Houston Knights, and Dante Montana on the Canadian sci-fi series Starhunter (2000-2001) and its' continuation series Starhunter ReduX (2018-2019). He won the best actor Award at PollyGrind Film Festival for his reprisal role as Tom Cody in Road to Hell. Some info from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Michael Paré Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Michael Paré reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Michael Paré's work falls within the Thriller genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 46% of Michael Paré's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Wrong Life Coach, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Michael Paré Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Michael Paré's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Michael Paré has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wrongful Death 2: Bloodlines | Dr. David Moore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Bury 'Em Deep | Sheriff Sykes | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Morgan: Killer Doll | Astrid's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Revival | Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Devil’s Trap | Father Gestas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Wanted Man | Tinelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Tall, Dark and Dangerous | Bill | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Wrong Life Coach | Detective Cloverdale | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | A Christmas Intern | William | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Puppetman | Detective Al Rosen | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Alabama Rose | Ethan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Attack on Titan | Citizen Prime Ortiz | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Twisted Vines | Branson Wright | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Top Gunner: Danger Zone | Air Marshal Tony Wilkes | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | South of Heaven | Joey | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Wild Man | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Righteous Blood | Jericho | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Middleton Christmas | Johnny | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | As Long As I'm Famous | Older Sid | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Big Kill | Col. Granger | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Hollow Point | Damian Wakefield | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Last Big Save | Derek | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | A Christmas in Royal Fashion | Mr. Carson | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Fuck You All: The Uwe Boll Story | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Reborn | Detective Mark Fox | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Wrong Friend | Lieutenant Forni | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | City of Lies | Varney | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich | Detective Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Debt Collector | Mad Alex | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Global Meltdown | Amos Cade | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Return | Michael Shreder | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Infiltrator | Barry Seal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bone Tomahawk | Mr. Wallington | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Assault on Wall Street | Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Gone | Lt. Ray Bozeman | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Lincoln Lawyer | Detective Kurlen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Raging Boll | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Rampage | Sheriff Melvoy | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | 100 Feet | Mike Watson / The Ghost | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Peril | Vincent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Virgin Suicides | Adult Trip Fontaine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | October 22 | Gary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Hope Floats | Bill Pruitt | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Bad Moon | Uncle Ted | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Colony | Alec Harken | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Village of the Damned | Frank McGowan | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! | Eddie Wilson / Joe West | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Philadelphia Experiment | David Herdeg | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Streets of Fire | Tom Cody | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Eddie and the Cruisers | Eddie Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
Michael Paré - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Michael Paré?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Paré is "The Wrong Life Coach" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Michael Paré acted in?
Michael Paré has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Michael Paré?
Other notable films include "Alabama Rose", "Wrongful Death 2: Bloodlines", and "The Return".