Michael Newman
Known for Acting · 10 credits
- Born
- 1957-04-26
- Died
- 2024-10-20
- Place of birth
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Also known as
- Mike Newman
Biography
Michael Newman (April 26, 1957 - October 20, 2024) was an American actor and firefighter, known as the beloved lifeguared Mike "Newmie" Newman on television series Baywatch, and was the only cast member with real-life lifeguarding experience. Over the course of the show’s 1989 -2001 run, he appeared in 150 episodes — second only to David Hasselhoff. He also served as a full-time firefighter, balancing his duties at the firehouse with his filming schedule. After the series concluded, he continued firefighting for another 25 years before retiring.
Newman died from his long battle with Parkinson's disease since he was diagnosed in 2006.
Known For
TV Shows (3)
Movies (7)
A Gunfighter's Deal
2025
as Councilman John Ellington
City of Hope
1991
as Detective (uncredited)
Welcome to Hollywood
2000
as Baywatch Lifeguard
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
1989
as Michael 'Newmie' Newman
A Very Specific Recipe
2007
as Father Newman
Moonlighters
2004
as Father
Injun
2013
as Trooper
About Michael Newman
Michael Newman (April 26, 1957 - October 20, 2024) was an American actor and firefighter, known as the beloved lifeguared Mike "Newmie" Newman on television series Baywatch, and was the only cast member with real-life lifeguarding experience. Over the course of the show’s 1989 -2001 run, he appeared in 150 episodes — second only to David Hasselhoff. He also served as a full-time firefighter, balancing his duties at the firehouse with his filming schedule. After the series concluded, he continued firefighting for another 25 years before retirin… With 10 credits spanning from 1989 to 2025, Michael Newman has appeared in 7 films and 3 TV shows.
Fans searching for Michael Newman movies, Michael Newman filmography, or the latest projects starring Michael Newman can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Michael Newman Movies
- A Gunfighter's Deal (2025) — as Councilman John Ellington
- City of Hope (1991) — as Detective (uncredited)
- Welcome to Hollywood (2000) — as Baywatch Lifeguard
- Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier (1989) — as Michael 'Newmie' Newman
- A Very Specific Recipe (2007) — as Father Newman
Where to Watch Michael Newman Films
Most Michael Newman movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Michael Newman, check our movies catalogue and browse page.