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Michael Ontkean (born January 24, 1946) is a retired Canadian actor, long-based in the United States. 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.
Michael Ontkean is a Canadian-born actor who played Ned Braden in Slap Shot (1977) and Sheriff Harry S. Truman in Twin Peaks (1990-1991). He also appeared in Willie & Phil (1980), Making Love (1982), The Descendants (2011) and other films and TV shows.
- January 1, 1
- 1.85 m
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Learn about the life and career of Michael Ontkean, a Canadian actor who played hockey in Slap Shot (1977) and Twin Peaks (1990). Find out his birth date, family, awards, trivia and more on IMDb.
- January 24, 1946
Feb 11, 2022 · Harry Hamlin talks about his role as one of the first gay characters in a mainstream studio movie, and how he researched and filmed the love scenes with Michael Ontkean. He also reflects on the impact of Making Love on the representation of LGBTQ+ people in Hollywood.
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- Ethan Alter
Learn about Michael Ontkean's life and career, from his hockey scholarship to his roles in The Rookies, Slap Shot, Making Love, and Twin Peaks. Find out his filmography, biography, and trivia on The Movie Database.
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Michael Ontkean is a former Canadian actor who is popularly known for his role of ‘Officer Willie Gillis’ in the television show ‘The Rookies’. Starting as a promising hockey player in his college years, Ontkean moved to The United States and decided to pursue a career in acting.
Learn about Michael Ontkean, a Canadian retired actor who starred in TV shows like \"The Rookies\" and \"Twin Peaks\". Find out his birth date, birth place, credits, photos and more.
