Michael Newman (actor)
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Michael Newman | |
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| Born | Michael Newman April 26, 1957 San Francisco, U.S. |
| Died | October 20, 2024 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, firefighter, lifeguard |
| Years active | 1990-2001 |
Michael Newman (April 26, 1957 – October 20, 2024) was an American lifeguard, retired firefighter and actor known for his role of Michael "Newmie" Newman on Baywatch.
Newman was born in San Francisco, California, on April 26, 1957.[1]
Both during and after working on Baywatch, he advocated for education around water safety and first aid, including times that people credited him and Baywatch for giving them the knowledge of how to act in an emergency.[2][3] After leaving the show, he worked with environmental groups to improve the water quality at beaches.[4]
He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2006, when he was 50 and publicly spoke about the disease when promoting the documentary series After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun.[5]
He died from heart failure at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, on October 20, 2024, at the age of 67.[1][6]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1989–2000 | Baywatch | Michael 'Newmie' Newman | 150 episodes; recurring role: seasons 1–6; main: 7–10 |
| 1999 | Enemy Action | Casey | |
| 1998 | L. A. Lifeguards | Narrator | TBS documentary[7] |
| Welcome to Hollywood | Baywatch Lifeguard | ||
| Baywatch: White Thunder at Glacier Bay | Michael 'Newmie' Newman | ||
| 1996 | Baywatch Nights | 3 episodes | |
| 1996 | Zig and Zag's Dirty Deeds | Michael Newman | 1 episode |
| 1989 | Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier | Michael 'Newmie' Newman | Credited as "Newmie" |
| 1989 | Code Red: Moment of Survival | Host | 2 episodes |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Barnes, Mike (22 October 2024). "Michael Newman, 'Baywatch' Actor and a Real Lifeguard, Too, Dies at 67". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ Fugent, Valerie (1995-09-24). "Lifesaver: stside lifeguard brings his know-how to 'Baywatch'". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. p. 179. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ Vincent, Sarah (1995-12-13). "Lifesavers upfront role in Baywatch". The Birmingham Post. Birmingham, West Midlands, England. p. 26. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ "'Baywatch' Star Joins Lautenberg in Urging Senate To Pass Strong Beach-Goer Protection Bill". Verona-Cedar Grove Times. Verona, New Jersey. 2000-08-03. pp. –9. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ Ross, Alex (2024-08-28). ""Baywatch" Lifeguard Michael Newman Says Living with Parkinson's Brought Him 'Wisdom': 'Life Is Short' (Exclusive)". People.com: –.
- ^ Rudy, Gabriella (22 October 2024). "'Baywatch' star Michael Newman dies at 68 after Parkinson's diagnosis". NBC News. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "L. A. Lifeguards". Hood County News. Granbury, Texas. 1998-06-10. p. 29. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
