Michael Callan, born in 1935 in Philadelphia, began his career on Broadway before transitioning to film. He appears in Chained Heat (1983) as a key player in the gritty prison drama that exemplifies the exploitation genre. Callan also showcases his talent in Leprechaun 3 (1995), where he navigates the absurdity of horror-comedy with a unique flair. His roles in films like The Photographer (1974) and Double Exposure (1982) further solidify his presence in the cult film landscape, making him a notable figure in the realm of genre cinema.
Leprechaun 3
The film begins with the Leprechaun, having been changed into a statue by a magical medallion, being sold to a Las Vegas pawn shop. Assuming his original form when the clerk removes the medallion, the Leprechaun kills him and goes on a rampage through a Las Vegas casino in search of one of his wish granting coins, which is passed from hand to hand. The Leprechaun is ultimately defeated by college student Scott McCoy (John Gatins) and Scott's new girlfriend Tammy Larsen (Lee Armstrong), who blast his gold with a flame-thrower, causing it to vanish and the Leprechaun to burst into flames. A Las Vegas pawn shop owner purchases a statue of a leprechaun from a mysterious stranger. He ignores the stranger's warning to never remove the statue's golden medallion and takes it for himself. Instantly the statue transforms into the murderous Leprechaun, who vows to kill anyone who takes his gold.
