Born in Los Angeles in 1964, Miguel A. Núñez Jr. emerged as a notable figure in the 1980s cult cinema scene. He is best known for his roles in The Return of the Living Dead (1985), where he plays the resourceful character Spider, and Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985), contributing to the franchise's legacy. Núñez's performances in Action Jackson (1988) and Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996) further solidified his presence in the realm of exploitation and horror films, where his charisma and unique style resonate with fans of the genre.
Action Jackson
Due to the use of excessive force in arresting a sexual predator, Detective Lt. Jericho "Action" Jackson is demoted to police sergeant. What's worse, the father of the man he roughed up, Detroit industrialist Peter Dellaplane, declares war on Jackson, framing him for the murder of his own wife, Patrice. But Jericho manages to elude arrest and, with the help of a drug-addicted singer named Sydney, goes after Dellaplane.