Michael Ontkean

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.3522

Gender

Male

Birthday

24-Jan-1946

Age

(80 years old)

Place of Birth

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Also Known As
  • Michael Leonard Ontkean

Michael Ontkean

Biography

Michael Leonard Ontkean (born January 24, 1946) is a Canadian retired actor. Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Ontkean relocated to the United States to attend the University of New Hampshire on a hockey scholarship before pursuing a career in acting in the early 1970s. He initially came to prominence portraying Officer Willie Gillis on the crime drama series The Rookies from 1972 to 1974, followed by lead roles in the hockey sports comedy film Slap Shot (1977) and the romantic comedy Willie & Phil (1980). In 1982, he had a starring role opposite Harry Hamlin and Kate Jackson in the drama Making Love, in which he portrayed a married man who comes to terms with his homosexuality. Ontkean continued to appear in films, such as Clara's Heart (1988) and Postcards from the Edge (1990) before being cast as Sheriff Harry S. Truman on David Lynch's Twin Peaks (1990–1991), the role for which he is best known.


Credits

Swann Swann (1997) Character: Stephen
Rose Hindmarsh finds herself at the centre of a controversy when she meets author Sarah Maloney as she investigates the life of Mary Swann, an obscure poet who was brutally murdered in a small town in rural Ontario.
Kids Don't Tell Kids Don't Tell (1985) Character: John Ryan
When a documentary-maker begins to make a film about child sexual abuse, the subject begins to eat into him and affect his relationship with those around him, particularly his wife.
Whose Child Is This? The War for Baby Jessica Whose Child Is This? The War for Baby Jessica (1993) Character: Jan DeBoer
Based on the infamous "Baby Jessica" case, A heated custody battle between her biological and adoptive parents leaves a little girl caught in the crossfire.
Rapture Rapture (1993) Character: Jeff Lisker
A computer software designer becomes obsessed with his now-married high-school crush of 20 years before.
The Man Next Door The Man Next Door (1996) Character: Eli Cooley
Residents of a small town struggle when a paroled rapist moves into the area.
Legacy of Lies Legacy of Lies (1992) Character: N/A
A famous orchestra director was killed by the mafia when he left a restaurant. But the policeman who is in charge of this case discovers that there is more but just an assassination because it was an error.
The Right of the People The Right of the People (1986) Character: Christopher Wells
The Second Amendment of the Constitution forms the basis of this drama that follows the crusade of a lawyer to allow citizens to carry handguns. He launched his fight after his wife and daughter were killed during a robbery.
The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou (1971) Character: N/A
Two young boys must retrieve a church bell from the depths of a murky lagoon in a Louisiana swamp. Complicating matters is the fact that the lagoon is home to a large and deadly alligator.
Green Sails Green Sails (2000) Character: John Scott
When ambitious CCT exec Will Patterson uncovers a corporate conspiracy, his life spirals out of control. With an unlikely ally and beautiful crusader to guide him through his struggle, he travels to the jungles of Indonesia where a tribe--wrongly forced off their land by CCT--and the corporation clash. No matter which side Will chooses--with so many lives on the line, his decision is destined to be a deadly one.
Bye Bye Blues Bye Bye Blues (1989) Character: Teddy Cooper
During World War II, Daisy Cooper returns home to Canada with her children after her British husband, soldier Teddy, is assigned to Singapore. With the help of trombonist Max Gramley, Daisy's amateurish piano and vocal skills improve, and soon she is supporting her family with her performances. Unsure whether Teddy is alive or dead, Daisy is torn between staying faithful and giving in to her growing feelings for Max.
A Killing Spring A Killing Spring (2002) Character: Tom Keaton
When Reed Gallagher, dean of Journalism at Lanholme College, is found dead of asphyxiation in an apparent attempt at autoerotic suffocation, Joanne Kilbourn is pulled into the murky world of kinky sex, academic competitiveness and ruthless ambition.
US Against the World US Against the World (1977) Character: Self
This NBC Special from 1977 pitted celebrities from the worlds of film and TV in the United States against stars from the U.K. and the rest of the World. Three teams of five men and three women representing their native land, competed in a series of nine events during this fast paced and exciting 2 hour TV Special. Sporting events included bowling, darts, rowing, swimming and running relays and soccer goal kicking.
Mrs. Ashboro's Cat Mrs. Ashboro's Cat (2003) Character: Wes Merritt
Wes Merritt and his daughter Natalie (14) get more than they bargained for when they buy an old house that was formerly inhabited by the nice old Mrs. Ashboro and her pet cat, Margaret. When strange things start happening in the house, all fingers point to the presence of Margaret, who died the same day as Mrs. Ashboro. But why has she come back to haunt them?
In Defense of a Married Man In Defense of a Married Man (1990) Character: Robert
When a defense lawyer's adulterous husband becomes the prime suspect in the murder of the woman he was cheating with, his wife chooses to defend him. Can she overcome his betrayal while searching for the truth?
Clara's Heart Clara's Heart (1988) Character: Bill Hart
David is a teenager whose parents are in a deteriorating marriage after their infant daughter dies. Clara is a chambermaid at a Jamaican resort who's hired to be a housekeeper. She and David develop a close bond, opening his eyes and heart to new experiences, and eventually leading to a disturbing secret in Clara's past.
Maid to Order Maid to Order (1987) Character: Nick McGuire
Spoiled Jessie Montgomery, whose wild behavior and spending excesses cause her well-meaning but exasperated millionaire father Charles to wish he never had her, is visited by fairy godmother Stella. In an effort to save Jessie, Stella casts a spell which causes Charles to no longer have a daughter. Jessie, now penniless and without a friend, must take a maid's job to earn a living, and hopefully to learn her lesson.
The Blood of Others The Blood of Others (1984) Character: Jean
In the German-occupied Paris, Helene is torn between the love for her boyfriend Jean, working for the resistance and the German administrator Bergmann, who will do anything to gain her affection.
Summer of the Monkeys Summer of the Monkeys (1998) Character: John Lee
One summer, Jay finds four chimps on the prairie who have fallen off a circus cart.
Cold Front Cold Front (1989) Character: Derek McKenzie
An American cop teams up with a Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman and together they uncover a plot to hide international terrorists in Vancouver.
A Chance of Snow A Chance of Snow (1998) Character: Matthew 'Matt' Parker
After signing her divorce papers, a woman heads out to her Minnesota airport with her sister and daughters for a flight to her mother's home. At the airport, her sportswriter husband shows up to catch a flight to Miami to visit his father. When a blizzard hits, the two suddenly find they have time to re-evaluate their relationship with assistance from an older couple.
The Witching The Witching (1983) Character: Frank Brandon
This is Gordon's re-edit of his 1972 horror film Necromancy starring Orson Welles and Pamela Franklin. This version features brand new scenes (mostly to up to exploitation factor) filmed in 1983 and added by Gordon himself. It also features a brand new score and other changes and the whole thing differs greatly from the original 82-minute theatrical version.
The Descendants The Descendants (2011) Character: Cousin Milo
With his wife Elizabeth on life support after a boating accident, Hawaiian land baron Matt King takes his daughters on a trip from Oahu to Kauai to confront a young real estate broker, who was having an affair with Elizabeth before her misfortune.
Willie & Phil Willie & Phil (1980) Character: Willie Kaufman
Life imitates art when two Manhattanites — pompous teacher Willie and quiet photographer Phil — become friends after a thought-provoking screening of "Jules et Jim," Truffaut's classic film about a decades-long ménage à trois. Soon, the men meet Jeanette, a sexually liberated southern transplant who promptly falls for both of them. Frustrated passions curdle into jealousy as Jeanette entertains love affairs with each in the ensuing years.
The Stepford Husbands The Stepford Husbands (1996) Character: Mick Davidson
Something sinister is going on in the town of Stepford, and this time the men should watch their backs.
Bear with Me Bear with Me (2000) Character: Greg Bradley
An orphaned bear cub is adopted by little Emily and her family. They name the cub Masha, raise her and release her back into the wild. Three years go by, and Emily is lost deep in the forest. Cold, frightened and alone in the darkness, she falls and is knocked unconscious. When she awakens, Emily is amazed to see that a brown bear has kept her warm and dry all night by cuddling her. It's Masha – and Emily is overjoyed to be reunited with the bear just when she needs a friend most. Together the two bravely set off on an adventure to find their way home. Bear With Me is a tale the whole family will find as exciting as it is heart-warming . . . and the magnificent forests of the Pacific Northwest lend this story of loyalty, friendship and adventure a magic all its own.
Just a Little Harmless Sex Just a Little Harmless Sex (1999) Character: Jeff
A young married couple faces a serious break-up when the husband is caught committing adultery with a prostitute.
Slap Shot Slap Shot (1977) Character: Ned Braden
To build up attendance at their games, the management of a struggling minor-league hockey team signs up the Hanson Brothers, three hard-charging players whose job is to demolish the opposition.
The Allnighter The Allnighter (1987) Character: Mickey Leroi
Molly, Val and Gina are graduating college, but on their final night, frustrations are aired. Molly is still looking for real love and Val is beginning to doubt if that is what she has found. Gina is too busy videotaping everything to really notice. When the final party at Pacifica College kicks off, things do not go exactly as planned.
Pickup on 101 Pickup on 101 (1972) Character: Chuck
An elderly wanderer, a sexy young girl running away from home and a folk singer looking for stardom hitch-hike their way cross-country, trying to get to California.
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014) Character: Sheriff Harry S. Truman
A feature-length compilation of deleted and alternate takes from Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, assembled by David Lynch to continue the story of the final week of Laura Palmer’s life.
Making Love Making Love (1982) Character: Zach
A perfect typical LA couple find their happily-ever-after life broken when the husband confronts his long-repressed attraction for other men.
Necromancy Necromancy (1972) Character: Frank Brandon
After Lori suffers a stillbirth, her husband Frank obtains a job with a northern California toy company. Frank's new boss, the mysterious Mr. Cato, explains that Frank's position will involve magic. Cato, who seemingly holds enormous influence over the town, pursues the power of necromancy and believes that Lori holds the key that will help him resurrect his own dead son.
Hot Summer Week Hot Summer Week (1972) Character: Will
Two girls pick up a crazed hitchhiker who may or may not be the serial killer murdering hippies in the area.
Nico the Unicorn Nico the Unicorn (1998) Character: Tom Gentry
As an 11-year-old boy struggles to cope with a disability, he finds a pony who gives birth to a unicorn which he takes care of.
The Rookies The Rookies (1972) Character: Willie Gillis
Three new officers in a large metropolitan police department adjust to their new jobs and way of life. This is another TV-pilot that was first aired as an ABC Movie of the Week before becoming a TV-series.
Postcards from the Edge Postcards from the Edge (1990) Character: Robert Munch
A substance-addicted actress tries to look on the bright side even as she's forced to move back in with her mother to avoid unemployment.
Just the Way You Are Just the Way You Are (1984) Character: Peter Nichols
Despite her success as a professional flute player and the constant attention of men around her, Susan Berlanger feels insecure because of her lame right leg. During a European tour, she decides to cover her leg with a cast to see how people will react to her as a nondisabled person.
Street Justice Street Justice (1987) Character: Curt Flynn
A forgotten CIA agent escapes after 12 years and returns to his corrupt New Jersey hometown.
Voices Voices (1979) Character: Drew Rothman
An up-and-coming nightclub singer falls in love with a shy young deaf teacher who aspires to be a dancer.
Twin Peaks Twin Peaks (1989) Character: Sheriff Harry S. Truman
An idiosyncratic FBI agent investigates the murder of a young woman in the even more idiosyncratic town of Twin Peaks. (This standalone version of the series pilot was produced for the European VHS market and has an alternate, closed ending.)
The Peace Killers The Peace Killers (1971) Character: Jeff
Siblings Kristy and Jeffrey are buying supplies at a remote desert gas station when some members of a biker gang come cruising in. The bikers recognize Kristy, who used to be the main squeeze of the gang's leader before she ran away. The pair get away, but the bikers find out that they're living in a nearby commune, and start making their battle plans to bring Kristy back.



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