Michael Copeman

Michael Copeman

75 · Born: Oct 11, 1950

Personal Details

BornOct 11, 1950 Rhinebeck, New York, USA

Biography

Michael Copeman is a multifaceted American-Canadian actor, born on October 11, 1950, in Rhinebeck, New York, with a unique life trajectory that has led him to hold dual citizenship of Canada and the United States.

Throughout his career, he has secured a range of memorable roles in Canadian-produced science fiction films, including the 1991 movies "Abraxas, Guardian of the Universe" and "Scanners III: The Takeover", in which he played a local town sheriff and an evil scanner leader, respectively. Additionally, he has appeared in other notable films such as "Food of the Gods II", "Last Man Standing", "The Killing Machine", and "Street Law", which are a mix of Canadian and American low-budget action films.

Copeman has also had smaller parts in bigger Hollywood productions, such as "The Fly", "Death to Smoochy", and "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford". His frequent collaborations with the director/producer/writer team of Damian Lee and David Mitchell have resulted in a total of six titles, including the aforementioned films, as well as the lesser-known "Thunderground".

Beyond his film work, Copeman has made a name for himself in television, with recurring parts in the series "Fast Track", "Highlander: The Raven", "Aaron Stone", "Dan for Mayor", and "When Hope Calls", showcasing his versatility as an actor.

Career

2024
Charity
Charity as Daniel McEwan
2022
2021
Cherrypicker
Cherrypicker as Mr. Chase
Peppergrass
Peppergrass as Captain Reuben Lom
When Hope Calls
When Hope Calls as Ken Newsome
2017
Filth City
Filth City as Captain Lester Schultz
2012
The Barrens
The Barrens as Wyatt Burns
2003
Jasper, Texas
Jasper, Texas as Council Member #2
2002
Death to Smoochy
Death to Smoochy as Reporter #1
2001
Focus
Focus as Carlson
Judgment
Judgment as Judge Thorton Wells
2000
The Thin Blue Lie
The Thin Blue Lie as Jack Reynolds
Bless the Child
Bless the Child as Police Lieutenant
1999
1998
Color of Justice
Color of Justice as Cop in Deli
1996
Moonshine Highway
Moonshine Highway as Ol Man Clayton
Goosebumps
Goosebumps as Stanley
The Conspiracy of Fear
The Conspiracy of Fear as Phil Lannigan
Fly Away Home
Fly Away Home as Gunshop Owner
1995
Street Law
Street Law as Joe Baker
The Killing Machine
The Killing Machine as Steve Rogers
Canadian Bacon
Canadian Bacon as Panzer's Aide
1994
To Save the Children
To Save the Children as Sheriff Wolfley
Harlequin: Another Woman
Harlequin: Another Woman as Detective Sheehan
1993
The Swordsman
The Swordsman as Therapist
1991
The Return of Eliot Ness
The Return of Eliot Ness as Det. Bert Moody
Deceived
Deceived as Assistant Coroner
The Big Slice
The Big Slice as F.C. Henderson
1989
Physical Evidence
Physical Evidence as Potential Juror
1988
1987
Dead of Winter
Dead of Winter as Highway Patrolman
1986
The Fly
The Fly as 2nd Man in Bar
1985
The Park Is Mine
The Park Is Mine as Man at Desk
1983
American Nightmare
American Nightmare as Fixer / Isabelle's pimp (as Mike Copeman)
Cross Country
Cross Country as Drunk in Bar
1980
Deadline
Deadline as Wino