Miguel Ferrer

Miguel Ferrer

Deceased · Born: Feb 7, 1955 · Died: Jan 19, 2017

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornFeb 7, 1955 Santa Monica, California, USA
Spouse
  • Lori Weintraub

    ( Sep 2, 2005 to Jan 19, 2017 )
  • Leilani Sarelle

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • José Ferrer
  • Rosemary Clooney
Relatives
  • George Clooney (Cousin)
  • Tessa Ferrer (Niece or Nephew)
  • Rafael Ferrer (Sibling)
  • Gabi Ferrer (Niece or Nephew)
  • Monsita Ferrer (Sibling)
  • Gabriel Ferrer (Sibling)
  • Betty Clooney (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Carlos Campo (Cousin)
  • Nick Clooney (Aunt or Uncle)

Biography

Miguel Ferrer was an accomplished American actor, whose impressive career spanned numerous iconic roles in the realm of film and television. One of his most notable performances was as Morton, the iconic villain, in the 1987 sci-fi classic, RoboCop. Ferrer's versatility as an actor was further showcased in his portrayal of Shan Yu, the ruthless and cunning leader of the Huns, in the beloved animated Disney film, Mulan, released in 1998.

Ferrer's impressive resume also includes his voice work as Martian Manhunter, the powerful and wise hero, in the 2008 animated film, Justice League: The New Frontier. His talent for playing complex and intriguing characters was also evident in his portrayal of Slade Wilson, the complex and troubled anti-hero, in the 2016 animated film, Teen Titans: The Judas Contract.

In addition to his work in film and television, Ferrer also lent his voice to the character of Death, the personification of mortality, in the popular animated series, Adventure Time. Furthermore, he brought the character of Sesa Refumee, a skilled warrior, to life in the critically acclaimed video game, Halo 2, released in 2004.

Ferrer's talent and dedication to his craft also earned him the role of Vice President Rodriguez in the 2013 Marvel blockbuster, Iron Man 3. Throughout his illustrious career, Ferrer worked alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.

Sadly, Miguel Ferrer's life was cut short in January 2017, when he lost his battle with throat cancer. He is survived by his loving wife and three children, who continue to carry on his memory and celebrate his remarkable achievements in the world of acting.

Career

2017
Teen Titans: The Judas Contract
Teen Titans: The Judas Contract as Deathstroke (voice)
2014
Rio 2
Rio 2 as Big Boss (voice)
2013
Iron Man 3
Iron Man 3 as Vice President Rodriguez
The Courier
The Courier as Mr. Capo
Applebaum
Applebaum as Detective Garcia
2011
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 as Delgado (voice)
The Protector
The Protector as Felix Valdez
NCIS: Los Angeles
NCIS: Los Angeles as Owen Granger
2010
2009
2008
Justice League: The New Frontier
Justice League: The New Frontier as J'onn J'onzz / Martian Manhunter (voice)
Bionic Woman
Bionic Woman as Jonas Bledsoe
Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan as Garrett Macy
2005
The Man
The Man as Agent Peters
2004
Silver City
Silver City as Cliff Castleton
2003
Jackie Chan Adventures
Jackie Chan Adventures as Tarakudo / Shadowkhan King (voice)
2002
Shadow Realm
Shadow Realm as Dr. Daniel Critchley
2000
Traffic
Traffic as Eduardo Ruiz
1998
Mulan
Mulan as Shan-Yu (voice)
Brave New World
Brave New World as Director of Hatcheries and Conditioning
Where's Marlowe?
Where's Marlowe? as Joe Boone
1997
Mr. Magoo
Mr. Magoo as Ortega Peru
Justice League of America
Justice League of America as Dr. Eno / The Weather Man
The Night Flier
The Night Flier as Richard Dees
The Shining
The Shining as Mark Torrance (uncredited)
1996
Project: ALF
Project: ALF as Dexter Moyers
Blank Check
Blank Check as Quigley
Royce
Royce as Gribbon
Biography
Biography as Narrator (voice)
The Stand
The Stand as Lloyd Henreid
1993
The Harvest
The Harvest as Charlie Pope
Hot Shots! Part Deux
Hot Shots! Part Deux as Commander Arvid Harbinger
Another Stakeout
Another Stakeout as Tony Castellano
Scam
Scam as Barry Landers
1992
In the Shadow of a Killer
In the Shadow of a Killer as Dist. Atty. Steven Walzer
On the Air
On the Air as Bud Budwaller
Cruel Doubt
Cruel Doubt as Lewis Young
1991
1990
Revenge
Revenge as Amador
The Guardian
The Guardian as Ralph Hess
Broken Badges
Broken Badges as Beau Jack Bowman
Shannon's Deal
Shannon's Deal as D.A. Todd Spurrier
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks as Albert Rosenfield
1989
Shannon's Deal
Shannon's Deal as Todd Spurrier
1988
1987
RoboCop
RoboCop as Bob Morton
1984
Flashpoint
Flashpoint as Roget
Lovelines
Lovelines as Dragon
1983