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Michael J. Anderson
★ Acting

Michael J. Anderson

Born 1953 · Denver, Colorado, USA · Active 1975–2025

Michael J. Anderson, born in Huron, South Dakota, on Halloween night, is known for his distinctive roles in cult cinema. In Caged Hearts (1996), he delivers a compelling performance that aligns with the film's exploration of complex human emotions. Anderson's career took off after his notable appearances in David Lynch's works, where his unique persona captivated audiences. His journey from a wheelchair-bound performer to a recognized actor highlights the resilience found in the world of exploitation and grindhouse films.

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Caged Hearts

Caged Hearts

1996 ★ 4.3
as John

Kate and Sharon kill a man in self defense and are framed by the justice system. They are put in prison and forced into prostitution. With the help of their defense attorney, they devise a plan to bust out of prison and hopefully expose the group of corrupt politicians, judges, lawyers, etc. who put them there in the first place.

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Filmography

44 credits
2010s 2 credits
2014
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces as Man From Another Place
Movie ★ 7.2
2010
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated as Professor Horatio Kharon (voice)
TV ★ 8.2
2000s 11 credits
2003
Specter's Rock as The Interrogator
Movie ★ 10.0
2003
Carnivàle as Samson
TV ★ 7.9
2002
Tiptoes as Bruno
Movie ★ 3.9
2001
Mulholland Drive as Mr. Roque
Movie ★ 7.8
2001
Movie ★ 4.0
2001
Movie
2001
Snow White as Sunday
Movie ★ 5.9
2000
TV ★ 9.0
1990s 21 credits
1999
Minimum Wage as Zeke Bleak
Movie ★ 7.0
1999
Movie ★ 8.0
1998
Movie ★ 2.3
1998
Movie ★ 6.8
1998
Charmed as Leprechaun
TV ★ 8.2
1998
Charmed as O'Brien
TV ★ 8.2
1997
Screwed as himself
Movie ★ 6.0
1997
Movie ★ 4.8
1997
TV ★ 7.8
1995
Movie ★ 3.3
1993
The X-Files as Mr. Nutt
TV ★ 8.4
1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Rumpelstiltskin
TV ★ 7.9
1992
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me as Man From Another Place
Movie ★ 7.4
1992
Fool's Fire as Hopfrog
Movie ★ 5.3
1992
In the Soup as Little Man
Movie ★ 6.7
1991
Mannequin Two: On the Move as Jewel Box Bearer
Movie ★ 5.8
1990
Movie ★ 6.0
1990
Movie ★ 3.4
1990
Twin Peaks as The Arm
TV ★ 8.3
1990
Twin Peaks as Man From Another Place
TV ★ 8.3
1980s 7 credits
1989
Twin Peaks as The Man From Another Place
Movie ★ 8.5
1989
Movie ★ 4.2
1989
Suffering Bastards as Little Elvis
Movie ★ 5.5
1988
Monsters as Holly
TV ★ 7.1
1988
Monsters as Household God
TV ★ 7.1
1987
The Great Land of Small as Fritz / The King
Movie ★ 6.8
1970s 2 credits
1975
Saturday Night Live as New Years Baby 1953 (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Ed McMahon's little helper (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
Crew Credits
2020s 1 credit
2025
Clutch Co-Executive Producer
Movie ★ 8.0