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Michael McGuire
★ Acting

Michael McGuire

Born 1933 · Active 1968–1999

Michael McGuire, an actor known for his compelling performances in cult cinema, appears in Blade (1973) as well as The Great Wallendas (1978). His roles in these films highlight the gritty aesthetic of 1970s exploitation cinema, where he navigates complex narratives with a distinctive presence. In Blade, McGuire's character adds depth to the film's exploration of survival and conflict, while in The Great Wallendas, he captures the thrill of high-stakes performances. His contributions to these films solidify his place in the realm of cult and grindhouse cinema.

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The Great Wallendas

The Great Wallendas

1978
as Arnold Fielding

Made-for-TV movie, tells the true story of the Great Wallendas, a family of circus acrobats famous for their seven-person high wire pyramid act, that one night ended in tragedy.

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Filmography

55 credits
1990s 5 credits
1999
The West Wing as Cal Tillinghouse
TV ★ 8.3
1999
Family Law as Judge
TV ★ 8.1
1996
7th Heaven as Bob Ryland
TV ★ 6.4
1995
JAG as Evan Parker
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Law & Order as Nicholas Teller
TV ★ 7.3
1980s 16 credits
1989
Movie ★ 7.2
1989
A More Perfect Union as George Washington
Movie ★ 7.1
1988
Bird as Brewster
Movie ★ 6.9
1988
Movie
1985
MacGyver as Terry Andrews
TV ★ 7.7
1985
The Golden Girls as Dr. Budd
TV ★ 7.6
1983
Movie ★ 7.0
1983
Manimal as Stanford Langly
TV ★ 7.3
1983
The Winds of War as Fred Fearing
TV ★ 7.3
1982
Movie ★ 5.0
1982
Partners as Monroe
Movie ★ 5.5
1982
Family Ties as Professor Bronski
TV ★ 7.2
1982
Cheers as Sumner Sloan
TV ★ 7.6
1980
The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd as Capt. Murdock
Movie ★ 5.0
1980
The Long Days of Summer as Lieutenant O'Hare
Movie ★ 7.0
1980
Movie ★ 5.0
1970s 32 credits
1979
Like Normal People as Robert Meyers, Sr.
Movie ★ 6.5
1979
Sanctuary of Fear as Lieutenant Bellamy
Movie ★ 8.0
1979
Knots Landing as Mr. Thornwall
TV ★ 6.9
1978
The Great Wallendas as Arnold Fielding
Movie ★ 6.3
1978
Home to Stay as Frank McDermott
Movie ★ 5.3
1978
Police Story: No Margin for Error as Investigator George Sandrich
Movie ★ 7.0
1978
Taxi as Mr. Gray
TV ★ 7.3
1977
The Hunted Lady as Lt. Henry Jacks
Movie ★ 7.7
1977
CHiPs as Lawrence
TV ★ 6.9
1977
Lou Grant as Bradley Gordon
TV ★ 7.3
1976
The Keegans as Bill Richardson
Movie ★ 8.0
1975
Hard Times as Gandil
Movie ★ 6.8
1975
Movie ★ 6.6
1975
Valley Forge as Teague
Movie ★ 7.0
1975
Wonder Woman as Moreaux
TV ★ 7.0
1974
The Gun as Wilke
Movie ★ 8.7
1974
Larry as Dr. McCabe
Movie ★ 6.7
1974
TV ★ 7.6
1974
TV ★ 7.3
1974
Harry O as Lipton
TV ★ 5.2
1973
Blade as Quincy
Movie ★ 5.5
1973
Kojak as Scroope
TV ★ 7.1
1973
Kojak as Paul Merchison
TV ★ 7.1
1972
Lights Out as State Trooper Clark
Movie ★ 7.5
1972
TV ★ 7.0
1972
TV ★ 7.0
1972
TV ★ 7.0
1972
M*A*S*H as Col. Mulholland
TV ★ 7.9
1971
They Might Be Giants as Telephone Guard
Movie ★ 7.0
1971
Columbo as Hugh Caldwell
TV ★ 8.1
1970
Where’s Poppa? as Army Lawyer
Movie ★ 6.1
1960s 2 credits
1969
Movie ★ 6.2
1968
Hawaii Five-O as Thomas Horton
TV ★ 7.2