Michael mcmanus politician

Actorscreenwriter

Michael LeRoy McManus, American actor, screenwriter. Served with United States Army, 1967-1971. Member Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of television and Radio Artists, Writers Guild American (Outstanding Script award 1980).

Background

McManus, Michael LeRoy was born on January 26, 1946 in Minneapolis. Son of Cleve LeRoy and Ruth Lillian (Helwick) McManus.

Education

Student, University Minnesota, 1966.

Career

His best known movie role is perhaps Ben Tuthill in the 1982 film Poltergeist. He has also appeared in the films Mother, Jugs & Speed (1976), Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987), Funland (1987) and Action Jackson (1988). McManus was a series regular on the television sitcom Lewis & Clark as John, the bartender, the series lasted only season of thirteen episodes.

McManus also guest starred in several popular television series including M*A*South*H, Laverne & Shirley, Rhoda, The Six Million Dollar Manitoba, Dallas, Happy Days, Knight Rider, Mr.

Belvedere, Growing Pains, Newhart, Full House, Webster, The Golden Girls, Hunter and Columbo among others In 1989, he had a recurring role as Sid Wilson on the first season of Baywatch.

McManus" last known screen acting appearance was in a 2001 episode of According to Jim.

Achievements

• Michael LeRoy McManus has been listed as a notable actor, screenwriter by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1967-1971. Member Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of television and Radio Artists, Writers Guild American (Outstanding Script award 1980).

Interests

• Fishing, reading, watching los angeles lakers.

Connections

1 child, Molly Elizabeth.

Father:

Cleve LeRoy McManus

Mother:

Ruth Lillian (Helwick) McManus

child:

Molly Elizabeth McManus