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Michael Ontkean

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Jan 24 1946
Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Michael Ontkean is 79 years old
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Poster of Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Michael Ontkean was 68 in Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces as 'Sheriff Harry S. Truman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 16 2014
Poster of The Descendants
The Descendants
Michael Ontkean was 65 in The Descendants as 'Cousin Milo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 2011
Poster of Mrs. Ashboro's Cat
Mrs. Ashboro's Cat
Michael Ontkean was 57 in Mrs. Ashboro's Cat as 'Wes Merritt'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 26 2003
Poster of A Killing Spring
A Killing Spring
Michael Ontkean was 56 in A Killing Spring as 'Tom Keaton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 29 2002
Poster of Bear with Me
Bear with Me
Michael Ontkean was 54 in Bear with Me as 'Greg Bradley'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 2000
Poster of Green Sails
Green Sails
Michael Ontkean was 53 in Green Sails as 'John Scott'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Just a Little Harmless Sex
Just a Little Harmless Sex
Michael Ontkean was 53 in Just a Little Harmless Sex as 'Jeff'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 1999
Poster of A Chance of Snow
A Chance of Snow
Michael Ontkean was 52 in A Chance of Snow as 'Matthew 'Matt' Parker'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 07 1998
Poster of Summer of the Monkeys
Summer of the Monkeys
Michael Ontkean was 52 in Summer of the Monkeys as 'John Lee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1998
Poster of Nico the Unicorn
Nico the Unicorn
Michael Ontkean was 51 in Nico the Unicorn as 'Tom Gentry'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Swann
Swann
Michael Ontkean was 51 in Swann as 'Stephen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1997
Poster of The Stepford Husbands
The Stepford Husbands
Michael Ontkean was 50 in The Stepford Husbands as 'Mick Davidson'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 14 1996
Poster of The Man Next Door
The Man Next Door
Michael Ontkean was 49 in The Man Next Door as 'Eli Cooley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 18 1996
Poster of Vendetta II: The New Mafia
Vendetta II: The New Mafia
Michael Ontkean was 47 in Vendetta II: The New Mafia as 'Hank Parnell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 28 1993
Poster of Whose Child Is This? The War for Baby Jessica
Whose Child Is This? The War for Baby Jessica
Michael Ontkean was 47 in Whose Child Is This? The War for Baby Jessica as 'Jan DeBoer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 26 1993
Poster of Rapture
Rapture
Michael Ontkean was 47 in Rapture as 'Jeff Lisker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 11 1993
Poster of Legacy of Lies
Legacy of Lies
Michael Ontkean was 46 in Legacy of Lies
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 22 1992
Poster of In Defense of a Married Man
In Defense of a Married Man
Michael Ontkean was 44 in In Defense of a Married Man as 'Robert'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 14 1990
Poster of Postcards from the Edge
Postcards from the Edge
Michael Ontkean was 44 in Postcards from the Edge as 'Robert Munch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1990
Poster of Cold Front
Cold Front
Michael Ontkean was 44 in Cold Front as 'Derek McKenzie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 1990
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Michael Ontkean was 43 in Twin Peaks as 'Sheriff Harry S. Truman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1989
Poster of Bye Bye Blues
Bye Bye Blues
Michael Ontkean was 43 in Bye Bye Blues as 'Teddy Cooper'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 1989
Poster of Clara's Heart
Clara's Heart
Michael Ontkean was 42 in Clara's Heart as 'Bill Hart'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1988
Poster of Maid to Order
Maid to Order
Michael Ontkean was 41 in Maid to Order as 'Nick McGuire'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1987
Poster of The Allnighter
The Allnighter
Michael Ontkean was 41 in The Allnighter as 'Mickey'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1987
Poster of Street Justice
Street Justice
Michael Ontkean was 40 in Street Justice as 'Curt Flynn'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of The Right of the People
The Right of the People
Michael Ontkean was 39 in The Right of the People as 'Christopher Wells'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 13 1986
Poster of Kids Don't Tell
Kids Don't Tell
Michael Ontkean was 39 in Kids Don't Tell as 'John Ryan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 05 1985
Poster of Just the Way You Are
Just the Way You Are
Michael Ontkean was 38 in Just the Way You Are as 'Peter Nichols'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1984
Poster of The Blood of Others
The Blood of Others
Michael Ontkean was 38 in The Blood of Others as 'Jean'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 25 1984
Poster of The Witching
The Witching
Michael Ontkean was 37 in The Witching as 'Frank Brandon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 1983
Poster of Making Love
Making Love
Michael Ontkean was 36 in Making Love as 'Zach'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1982
Poster of Willie and Phil
Willie and Phil
Michael Ontkean was 34 in Willie and Phil as 'Willie Kaufman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1980
Poster of Voices
Voices
Michael Ontkean was 33 in Voices as 'Drew Rothman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1979
Poster of US Against the World
US Against the World
Michael Ontkean was 31 in US Against the World as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 1977
Poster of Slap Shot
Slap Shot
Michael Ontkean was 31 in Slap Shot as 'Ned Braden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1977
Poster of Necromancy
Necromancy
Michael Ontkean was 26 in Necromancy as 'Frank Brandon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1972
Poster of Hot Summer Week
Hot Summer Week
Michael Ontkean was 26 in Hot Summer Week as 'Will'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1972
Poster of Pickup on 101
Pickup on 101
Michael Ontkean was 26 in Pickup on 101 as 'Chuck'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1972
Poster of The Rookies
The Rookies
Michael Ontkean was 26 in The Rookies as 'Willie Gillis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 07 1972
Poster of The Peace Killers
The Peace Killers
Michael Ontkean was 25 in The Peace Killers as 'Jeff'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1971
Poster of The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou
The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou
Michael Ontkean was 25 in The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 1971

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of North Shore
North Shore
Michael Ontkean was 58+ in North Shore
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 14 2004
Poster of Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
Michael Ontkean was 50+ in Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1996
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Michael Ontkean was 49+ in The Outer Limits as 'Dr. Charles McCamber, Dr. Field'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Family Album
Family Album
Michael Ontkean was 48+ in Family Album as 'Ward Thayer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 23 1994
Poster of In a Child's Name
In a Child's Name
Michael Ontkean was 45+ in In a Child's Name as 'Kenneth Taylor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 17 1991
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Michael Ontkean was 44+ in Twin Peaks as 'Harry S. Truman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1990
Poster of The Hitchhiker
The Hitchhiker
Michael Ontkean was 37+ in The Hitchhiker as 'Gordon Brooks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 01 1983
Poster of Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
Michael Ontkean was 33+ in Tales of the Unexpected as 'Tommy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of The Rookies
The Rookies
Michael Ontkean was 26+ in The Rookies as 'Willie Gillis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Michael Ontkean was 25+ in Great Performances as 'Lucius Harney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Partridge Family
The Partridge Family
Michael Ontkean was 24+ in The Partridge Family as 'Lester Braddock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1970
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Michael Ontkean was 21+ in Ironside
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans
Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans
Michael Ontkean was 11+ in Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans as 'Cochea'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 03 1957