Michael Ironside: Biography, Facts and Career
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Frederick Reginald Ironside (born February 12, 1950), known professionally as Michael Ironside, is a Canadian actor. A prominent character actor with over 270 film and television credits, he is known for playing villains and antiheroes, but has also portrayed sympathetic characters. He is best known for his roles in action and science fiction films, and had his breakthrough performance in the 1981 David Cronenberg film Scanners. Ironside's other notable roles include Overdog in Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone (1983), "Jester" in Top Gun (1986), Richter in Total Recall (1990), and Rasczak in Starship Troopers (1997). His signature deep voice has been lent to various video games and animated television shows, most notably as Sam Fisher in the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell franchise and Darkseid in the DC Animated Universe. He is a four-time Gemini Award, a Genie Award, and a Canadian Film Award nominee.
Quick facts about Michael Ironside
- Full name: Michael Ironside
- Born: 1950-02-12
- Nationality: Canada
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q344973
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Who is Michael Ironside?
Frederick Reginald Ironside (born February 12, 1950), known professionally as Michael Ironside, is a Canadian actor.
What nationality is Michael Ironside?
Michael Ironside is Canada.
When was Michael Ironside born?
Michael Ironside was born on 1950-02-12.
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