Michael Gross

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

13.631

Gender

Male

Birthday

21-Jun-1947

Age

(77 years old)

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Also Known As
  • Michael Edward Gross

Michael Gross

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Michael Gross (born June 21, 1947) is an American television, movie, and stage actor who plays both comedic and dramatic roles. His most notable roles are father Steven Keaton from Family Ties and the Graboid hunter Burt Gummer from the Tremors franchise. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Gross, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

Our Father Our Father (2014) Character: N/A
In a fleeting moment of clarity, an estranged father suffering from late stage dementia, reveals to his son secrets that begin to heal a broken family from the abuses of this misogynist, racist, wife-beating bully.
C Street C Street (2016) Character: Governor Appalachia
A power hungry intern pimps out his apartment to sex-starved politicians, only to find his boss using it to have an affair with the girl of his dreams.
Rails to Suburbia: The Strang Line & Overland Park Rails to Suburbia: The Strang Line & Overland Park (2010) Character: Narrator
Good transportation has always been essential to the idea of a suburban retreat. In 1906, I was Strang's interurban railway; today, it's the automobile. Through archival photos, interviews with historians and public officials, and narration fran television star Michael Gross, Rails to Suburbia traces the evolution of a premier American community.
Chasing Big Cats Chasing Big Cats (2004) Character: Narrator (voice)
As little as 15 years ago, no one had captured the unforgettable image of a leopard in its ghostly nocturnal stalk. Viewers had never seen intimate portrayals of the sleek and elusive serval, or witnessed the nighttime romps of the beautiful black-eared caracal. The team of Owen Newman and Amanda Barrett filled those gaps with a series of spectacular breakthrough films in the 1990s. Among the first to apply infrared light and night vision goggles to wildlife studies, they combined technology with intrepid determination and a strong dose of luck, illuminating the cats we hardly knew, and giving us fresh insights into those we only thought we knew, such as lions and cheetahs
In the Heat of Passion II: Unfaithful In the Heat of Passion II: Unfaithful (1994) Character: Howard
When a wheelchair-bound wife dies from an apparent accident, her husband and his adult stepdaughter turn out to be lovers, who conspired to murder her. However, tensions surface when complications arise regarding her inheritance, and soon the husband and stepdaughter are distrusting and plotting against each other. Who is really behind everything?
A Girl Named Sooner A Girl Named Sooner (1975) Character: Jim Seevey
A young girl in the hills of Indiana, who had been abandoned by her family and raised by a bootlegging old woman, is taken by the authorities and made the ward of a childless couple.
F.D.R.: The Last Year F.D.R.: The Last Year (1980) Character: Dr. Howard Bruenn
Though visibly frail and weary, President Franklin D. Roosevelt runs for a precedent-setting fourth term. He also oversees plans for the D-Day Invasion and engages in tempestuous summit meetings with his wartime allies Stalin and Churchill.
The Legend of Burt Gummer The Legend of Burt Gummer (2020) Character: self
Kevin Bacon, Jamie Kennedy, Ariana Richards, Ron Underwood, Don Michael Paul and many more talk about the actor behind the paranoid, passionate, gun-wielding character of Burt Gummer. "The Legend of Burt Gummer" is a short documentary about Michael Gross' 30-year career as Burt Gummer, the fans that made the franchise what it is today, and how the character has evolved over thirty years, a TV series, and seven movies.
Right to Die Right to Die (1987) Character: Bob Bauer
Emily Bauer (Raquel Welch) is a successful psychologist with a happy home life who is suddenly stricken with the dreaded neurological affliction ALS (aka "Lou Gehrig's Disease"). At first, she is determined to fight for her life, but as her conditions deteriorates and she becomes more of a human vegetable, Ms. Welch begs her husband (Michael Gross) to help her die.
The Neighborhood The Neighborhood (1982) Character: Jack Wolfe
A neighborhood in Brooklyn reacts to the first black families moving into the community.
Deceived by Trust: A Moment of Truth Movie Deceived by Trust: A Moment of Truth Movie (1995) Character: Gordon Powell
When a student confides to her guidance counselor that the high school principal has been sexually harassing her, the guidance counselor attempts to have the principal fired. The student recants her story and transfers to another school. Just when everything seems to be lost, the counselor discovers the principal has a history of such activity. Can she prove the principals guilt before he does it again?
NBC 75th Anniversary Special NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002) Character: Self
A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.
Dorothy Meets Ozma of Oz Dorothy Meets Ozma of Oz (1987) Character: Himself - Host
Dorothy Meets Ozma of Oz is a 28 minute cartoon adaptation made in 1987
Guest House Guest House (2013) Character: Lou Wesley
Lance Wesley lost his job and fiance on the same day. Depressed and downtrodden, he moves back into his parents' Guesthouse where he spent his youth. As he fights constantly with his frustrated and patient-less father, relics from his past pay him a visit. Will his past propel him forward?
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave (1997) Character: Lt. Peter Byrnes
It is a very hot summer in the city as the well known detectives of the 87th Precinct investigate serial rapes and a mysterious homicide (which do not appear to be connected). The women getting raped appear to be raped by a rapist who has raped them earlier and who was not caught. Detective Eileen Burke, who is working together with detectives Carella, Meyer and Brown, goes undercover and pretends to be one of the women who was raped earlier in order to lure out the rapist. Her boyfriend, Det. Kling, is not happy with her assignment.
An American in China An American in China (2008) Character: Manny Braddock
Aimlessly cruising through his first post-Stanford University summer, 22 year old David Braddock finds himself in China where he meets Mei, an ambitious young girl who urges him to find his life's direction.
Awake to Danger Awake to Danger (1995) Character: Ben McAdams
Recently awakened from a coma, a traumatized adolescent girl fights to remember the circumstances surrounding her mother's brutal death. But as the details slowly come into focus, a killer watches and waits.
Dream House Dream House (1981) Character: Julius 'J.J.' Jacobson
Vacationing Georgia construction worker (John Schneider) meets and falls for Manhattan's comely Director of Urban Renewal (Marilu Henner) and despite her initial rejection of him, sets out to build a dream house for both of them.
Family Ties Vacation Family Ties Vacation (1985) Character: Steven Keaton
In this two-hour TV movie episode of Family Ties, the Keaton family goes on vacation to London, England and becomes entangled in an espionage plot.
In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance (1994) Character: Tom Williams
A criminal gang commits a string of violent robberies and murders, culminating in the assassination of the police detective on the case, which may lead to their downfall.
The Making of a Hollywood Madam The Making of a Hollywood Madam (1996) Character: Paul Fleiss
The real-life California family doctor -- facing a jail sentence for money laundering and tax evasion -- recalls the events leading to the arrest of his notorious daughter, Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss.
Last Call at Murray's Last Call at Murray's (2016) Character: Murray
Closing night at a rural bar gets complicated when a blizzard traps a motley crew of misfits overnight.
Vestige of Honor Vestige of Honor (1990) Character: Don Scott
A hospital administrator and a former Green Beret join forces to try to aid a group of Montagnards, a pro-American people who were trapped in Thailand following the Vietnam War.
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Ice Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Ice (1996) Character: Lt. Peter Byrnes
Once she'd been a dancer. Now she lies on a sidewalk, her blood seeping into the snow. The detectives of the 87th precinct are learning about ice: in a mulitimillion dollar showbiz scam, in the glittering diamonds that spill out of a dead man's vest, in the veins of a small time pusher. As the detectives scramble for evidence, as the city shivers, a killer is one step ahead, and the heat is still on.
Hijacked: Flight 285 Hijacked: Flight 285 (1996) Character: Ben Horner
A convicted murderer is escorted by marshals on a regular flight from Phoenix to Dallas. Shortly after takeoff, two of his aides, traveling as ordinary passengers, take control and free him. He demands $20 million in bonds upon landing. And a sick passenger, bad weather or mechanical problems won't stop him.
A Ring for Christmas A Ring for Christmas (2020) Character: Graham Moore
Spoiled single girl Angie Moore gets cut off 25 days before Christmas. When she discovers the existence of a sizable trust fund that she will inherit once she gets married, Angie decides to find a man to marry - by Christmas.
Tremors 5: Bloodlines Tremors 5: Bloodlines (2015) Character: Burt Gummer
When Gummer is hired to capture a deadly creature terrorizing South Africa, he and his new sidekick, Travis Welker, engage in another battle of survival against the fiercely aggressive Graboids.
Combustion Combustion (2004) Character: Talbot
Millwood City engineer Scott Daniels, moved from Houston, investigates a series of mysterious fires. Scott's and Lourie Harper's only son Jesse, who hated the move or dad's youth home, fakes a fever and invites his new girlfriend Carmen. She's reporter Allison Saunders, Scott's high-school ex's, daughter and finds Jesse unconscious, overtaken by fumes. The sewers are full of dead rats. Cracks appear in various buildings. Gass leaks start explosive fires. Mayor Walker, who only care for politics and publicity, overrules Scott's call for a mass evacuation. Scott and city administration friend Kenny Barrows later discover the link is steam pressure drilling by Talbot's oil exploration firm, but fire chief Patterson is in league with Talbot for years, covers their tracks and undermines Scott's credibility. Written by KGF Vissers
Tremors Tremors (1990) Character: Burt Gummer
Val McKee and Earl Bassett are in a fight for their lives when they discover that their desolate town has been infested with gigantic, man-eating creatures that live below the ground.
Summer Fantasy Summer Fantasy (1984) Character: Ben Brannigan
After graduating high school, Carrie needs something to do for the summer. She goes to lifeguard try-outs and gets the job. In this hot Los Angeles summer, she will fall desperately in love with a much older lifeguard.
Tremors: Shrieker Island Tremors: Shrieker Island (2020) Character: Burt Gummer
When a group of hunters genetically modify Graboid eggs, they face an all-out war against the larger, terrifyingly intelligent creatures, and swiftly multiplying Shriekers!
Camp Cool Kids Camp Cool Kids (2017) Character: Grandpa Norman
Encouraged by his quirky grandfather, a young boy faces his fears at summer camp.
Ground Control Ground Control (1998) Character: Murray
An air-traffic controller quits after a plane crash but, years later, goes to help an airport that is in the path of a terrible storm.
12 Wishes of Christmas 12 Wishes of Christmas (2011) Character: Harry
A woman is granted 12 wishes by a kooky Christmas life coach, but the consequences of the wishes coming true creates more problems than it solves.
Big Business Big Business (1988) Character: Dr. Jay Marshall
In the 1940s in the small town of Jupiter Hollow, two sets of identical twins are born in the same hospital on the same night. One set to a poor local family and the other to a rich family just passing through. The dizzy nurse on duty accidentally mixes the twins unbeknown to the parents. Our story flashes forward to the 1980s where the mismatched sets of twins are about to cross paths.
Sometimes They Come Back... Again Sometimes They Come Back... Again (1996) Character: Jon Porter
Jon Porter returns to his hometown after the sudden and bizarre death of his mother. He hopes to leave as soon as the funeral is over but it's too late. The sinister forces that caused his sister's brutal murder 30 years ago are back. Jon knows the nightmare can't continue. He must stand up to his fear and exorcise the demons who have risen again to take posession of his beautiful teenage daughter - body and soul.
Rosemont Rosemont (2015) Character: Dr. Molina
Four people become trapped in the once-vibrant Rosemont Lodge during a blizzard before Christmas.
Noelle Noelle (2019) Character: Elder Elf Abe
Kris Kringle's daughter, Noelle, sets off on a mission to find and bring back her brother, after he gets cold feet when it's his turn to take over as Santa.
Tremors: Making Perfection Tremors: Making Perfection (2020) Character: Himself
A brand new documentary from Universal Pictures telling the fabulous story of one of the most unique films ever made - Tremors. Hear from Kevin Bacon, Michael Gross, S.S. Wilson, Brent Maddock, Ron Underwood, Alec Gillis and many more on the making of the iconic comedy horror movie.
Christmas Pen Pals Christmas Pen Pals (2018) Character: Ted
Following an unexpected breakup weeks before Christmas, Hannah, tech wiz and creator of the dating app, Perfect One, heads home for the holidays, challenged to save her failing business by re-conceiving a new romantic dating model. Upon her return she runs into her high school boyfriend, Sam, who she has carefully avoided for years and reluctantly makes a deal with her dad to sign up for the town’s Christmas Cupid, an anonymous holiday pen pal service. As the season progresses, Hannah is smitten by each beautifully written letter she receives and starts to believe that her Christmas pen pal could be her soul mate.
Just Tell Me What You Want Just Tell Me What You Want (1980) Character: Lothar
A television producer woman tries to let down her overbearing boyfriend who is her boss. She wants to marry with a young writer.
Meant to Be Meant to Be (2012) Character: Mr. Trantham
When 20-year old Nathan loses his career and his girlfriend, he questions his purpose in life. Compounding his struggle, Nathan grew up in a foster home and never met his birth mother. He sets out on a quest to find his mother and somehow come to terms with her rejection of him. His journey begins by flying to the city where he was born. Upon his arrival, Nathan checks into a hotel and meets Mave the hotel's housekeeper. Encouraged by Mave's wisdom and the help of hotel guest Shelly, Nathan finds the address of his mother, Linda. Linda is a social worker who agonizes over the decision she made with Nathan 20 years ago. In an effort to admonish the guilt of giving up her son, Linda is caught up in the life of a teenage mother-to-be, Tori, who is conflicted by the decision to abort her baby. When Nathan gathers the courage to meet his mother, he uncovers a terrible secret that totally redefines what was meant to be for his life.
Blue-Eyed Butcher Blue-Eyed Butcher (2012) Character: Ron Wright
A woman appeared to have a fairy-tale life, but six years into her marriage, the fairytale crumbles when her husband is found buried in the backyard of their home with numerous stab wounds.
Batman Beyond: The Movie Batman Beyond: The Movie (1999) Character: Warren McGinnis (voice)
Fuelled by remorse and vengeance, a high schooler named Terry McGinnis becomes the new Batman as he fights crime in the futuristic Neo-Gotham City.
Naughty or Nice Naughty or Nice (2012) Character: Walter Kringle
Krissy Kringle receives a delivery intended for Santa Claus. A magical book that shows if a person has been naughty or nice. She uses the book's power to find out about those around her, which leads to some very unusual and unintended results. Krissy realizes that everyone has some good and some not so good in them.
100 Million BC 100 Million BC (2008) Character: Dr. Frank Reno
A scientist from the failed Philadelphia Experiment leads a team of Navy SEALs back in time to the Cretaceous Period to rescue the first team he sent back during the 1940s. Things go wildly awry though, when on his return he accidentally brings a giant, man-eating dinosaur back through the portal and into modern-day, downtown Los Angeles.
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie (2012) Character: Narrator
Two guys get a billion dollars to make a movie, only to watch their dream run off course.
A Letter to Three Wives A Letter to Three Wives (1985) Character: George Phipps
Three women are going on a trip that leaves them incommunicado with the rest of the world, but before they leave, a woman who either has a history or relationship with each of their husbands leaves them a letter that says that she is leaving with one of them. As they wait to return so they can find out who it is, they each remember an important moment in their lives that involves all of the players in this sordid affair.
Chosen Family Chosen Family (2024) Character: Alfred
Ann is a yoga teacher struggling to achieve inner peace despite the fact her family is driving her crazy and her dating life is miserable. She doesn't know how to say no and wants to fix everyone's problems.
Stay Cool Stay Cool (2009) Character: Mr. McCarthy
A successful author is forced to confront an unrequited high school crush when he returns home to deliver a commencement address to graduating seniors. Shasta O'Neil, a sexy high school senior flirts with the visiting author and invites him to the prom.
Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell (2018) Character: Burt Gummer
Burt Gummer and Travis Welker find themselves in a fight for survival after investigating deadly giant worm attacks in the Canadian arctic.
Power of the Air Power of the Air (2018) Character: Chairman
An African Missionary shares with a Christian man in the United States how he feels the church in America is in great danger. The Christian is very convicted by what he hears and then sets forth a plan to reach his city with the gospel.
Atlas Shrugged: Part II Atlas Shrugged: Part II (2012) Character: Ted 'Buzz' Killman
The global economy is on the brink of collapse. Brilliant creators, from artists to industrialists, continue to mysteriously disappear. Unemployment has risen to 24%. Gas is now $42 per gallon. Dagny Taggart, Vice President in Charge of Operations for Taggart Transcontinental, has discovered what may very well be the answer to the mounting energy crisis - found abandoned amongst ruins, a miraculous motor that could seemingly power the World. But, the motor is dead... there is no one left to decipher its secret... and, someone is watching. It’s a race against the clock to find the inventor and stop the destroyer before the motor of the World is stopped for good. A motor that would power the World. A World whose motor would be stopped. Who is John Galt?
Pizza Man Pizza Man (2011) Character: Professor Tucker
Matt Burns is many things — loser, dork, pizza delivery boy — but a hero isn't one of them. That is, until he is forced to eat a genetically-engineered tomato that was designed to create super soldiers. A routine pizza delivery turns into a fight for his life, when he accidentally stumbles into the middle of a heated corporate takeover that plans on using this science for world domination. Now, equipped with an indestructible body, advanced strength and a pizza parlor mascot costume, Matt must use his new power to fight evil, rescue the girl and save the day as the unlikeliest of super-heroes: Pizza Man!
Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole (1983) Character: James Troth
Cook and Peary: The Race to the Pole is an unabashedly biased recreation of the controversy concerning the "conquering" of the North Pole. Robert E. Peary (Rod Steiger), a US Navy commander and shameless self-promoter, sets out through Arctic wastes in 1909 to discover the Pole, an expedition that many others have attempted but failed to complete. His principal rival is Dr. Frederick A. Cook (Richard Chamberlain), who insists that he'd already reached the Pole in 1908. Though the experts (and the US Congress) conclude that Perry was first, public opinion is firmly in Cook's corner--as is this TV movie.
A, My Name Is Alex A, My Name Is Alex (1987) Character: Steven Keaton
Alex agrees to help his friend Greg - but when he arrives late, Alex turns him down because his schedule has been thrown off, and Greg races to complete his task all alone. When Greg dies in an accident caused by his haste, Alex is plagued by guilt and grief, and talks through his childhood and outlook on life with a therapist.
Tremors 4: The Legend Begins Tremors 4: The Legend Begins (2004) Character: Hiram Gummer
In 1889, seventeen men die under mysterious circumstances, and spooked by recent events, the miners who populate the town leave in droves until there's nothing left but a shell of a community.
Sister of the Bride Sister of the Bride (2019) Character: Robert
After only 6 months of dating, Stephanie and Ben get engaged and are delighted to share the news. However, they hit a road bump when Stephanie’s parents show concern that the couple has moved too fast.
Quackerz Quackerz (2016) Character: Duckmus
Many years ago, on a faraway island, there lived a Sun Duck who protected his flock from evil powers. The Sun Duck had his loyal guardians who made sure the Sun evenly spread its energy on their flourishing land. The bliss continued until an Evil Witch learned of the Sun Duck's superpowers. She seized the guardians and stole the Sun Duck away for the only sake every living woman would understand: eternal youth and mesmerizing beauty. Today, nobody believes in old legends. Mandarin ducks peacefully reside on their island and abide by the law that prescribes "no flying on the island" and "never leave the island". The Emperor is the only one who knows that the legend is true and that the next generation Sun Duck has been born. He keeps it in strict secrecy, but the Witch also knows that the legend is true and she is coming back for her next victim.
In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas (1991) Character: Agent Richard Mayberly
From the "In the Line of Duty" made-for-television movie series, Manhunt in the Dakotas is based on the true story of cop-killer/white supremacist Gordon Kahl.
True Heart True Heart (1999) Character: Dick
A brother and sister are plane-wrecked in Canada, where they must rely on the help of a native and his bear.
With a Vengeance With a Vengeance (1992) Character: N/A
A woman frightened by her nightmares hires a private investigator to look into her past, only to find her fears are becoming reality.
Tremors 2: Aftershocks Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996) Character: Burt Gummer
Earl Bassett's celebrity after defeating the Graboid attack against the town of Perfection has proved short-lived, until he's recruited by a Mexican oil company whose workers have found more than they bargained for under the soil.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1989) Character: King Arthur
After a horse accident, Karen wakes up to find herself in past Britain, close to Camelot, the famous castle of King Arthur.
Cool as Ice Cool as Ice (1991) Character: Gordon
Freewheeling, motorcycle-riding musician Johnny rolls into a small town with his band, and meets Kathy, an honor student who catches his eye. Meanwhile, Kathy's father, after being in the Witness Protection Program, is finally tracked down by two corrupt cops he escaped from years ago, who want the money he owes them.
The Merry Gentlemen The Merry Gentlemen (2024) Character: Stan
To save her parents' small-town nightclub, a Broadway dancer stages an all-male, Christmas-themed revue — and meets a guy with all the right moves.
In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders (1988) Character: William Russell Matix
It is 1985, and a small, tranquil Florida town is being rocked by a wave of vicious serial murders and bank robberies. Particularly sickening to the authorities is the gratuitous use of violence by two “Rambo” like killers who dress themselves in military garb. Based on actual events taken from FBI files, the movie depicts the Bureau’s efforts to track down these renegades.
Snowbound: The Jim and Jennifer Stolpa Story Snowbound: The Jim and Jennifer Stolpa Story (1994) Character: Kevin Mulligan
A San Francisco couple (Neil Patrick Harris, Kelli Williams) and their infant son are stranded in the snow-covered Nevada wilderness.
Alan & Naomi Alan & Naomi (1992) Character: Sol Silverman
When Naomi, a young refugee from Nazi-occupied Paris, moves into Alan Silverman’s building in New York, he does his best to avoid her. But despite Naomi's strange behavior and the language barrier, they slowly develop a deep and touching friendship.
Bilal: A New Breed of Hero Bilal: A New Breed of Hero (2016) Character: Okba (voice)
A thousand years ago, one boy with a dream of becoming a great warrior is abducted with his sister and taken to a land far away from home. Thrown into a world where greed and injustice rule all, Bilal finds the courage to raise his voice and make a change. Inspired by true events, this is a story of a real hero who earned his remembrance in time and history.
Avalanche Avalanche (1994) Character: Brian Kemp
Duncan is a murderous thief. When he jumps out of his plane, it crashes into the Rockies and produces an avalanche. A quiet family trapped inside their house will rescue him. They will have to survive the disaster and the madman.
Adopting Terror Adopting Terror (2012) Character: Dr. Ziegler
Tim and Cheryl Broadbent are excited to finally adopt Mona, a beautiful baby girl. But when the baby's biological father starts stalking them, their world turns upside down: through intimidation, manipulation, and violence, he is determined to take his daughter back.
Mrs. Harris Mrs. Harris (2006) Character: Leslie Jacobson
Based on the sensational 1980s media event, famed cardiologist Herman Tarnower meets a particularly brutal end at the hands of his jilted lover, Jean Harris.
Tremors 3: Back to Perfection Tremors 3: Back to Perfection (2001) Character: Burt Gummer
Survivalist Burt Gummer returns home to Perfection, to find that the little town has been shaken up again by morphing, man-eating Graboids.
Christmas Reservations Christmas Reservations (2019) Character: Tom
It's Christmas at the Treeline Ski Resort, where Holly is the event coordinator at her family lodge. She plans every event and keeps all the guests happy. But when her college sweetheart, now widowed with two children, checks in, Holly discovers she has her own reservations about life and love.
Becoming Santa Becoming Santa (2015) Character: Nick Claus
A man is shocked to learn that the parents of his girlfriend are Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.



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