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Michael M. Vendrell(1953-2013)

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  • Actor
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Michael M. Vendrell was born on 18 November 1953 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for They Live (1988), The Rock (1996) and Ra.One (2011). He was married to Stephanie Vendrell and Ceci Vendrell. He died on 17 February 2013 in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, USA.
BornNovember 18, 1953
DiedFebruary 17, 2013(59)
BornNovember 18, 1953
DiedFebruary 17, 2013(59)
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Known for

Jeff Imada and Roddy Piper in They Live (1988)
They Live
7.2
  • Stunts
  • 1988
Nicolas Cage, Sean Connery, and Ed Harris in The Rock (1996)
The Rock
7.4
  • Stunts(as Michael Vendrell)
  • 1996
Kareena Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan in Ra.One (2011)
Ra.One
5.0
  • Stunts
  • 2011
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Belushi in Red Heat (1988)
Red Heat
6.2
  • Stunts
  • 1988

Credits

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Stunts

  • The River (2012)
    The River
    6.8
    TV Series
    • stunt coordinator (as Michael Vendrell)
    • 2012
  • Kareena Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan in Ra.One (2011)
    Ra.One
    5.0
    • action coordinator
    • 2011
  • John C. Reilly and Will Ferrell in Step Brothers (2008)
    Step Brothers
    6.9
    • stunts (as Michael Vendrell)
    • 2008
  • Naveen Andrews, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Daniel Dae Kim, Emilie de Ravin, Matthew Fox, Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway, Yunjin Kim, Dominic Monaghan, Terry O'Quinn, Harold Perrineau, Michelle Rodriguez, Cynthia Watros, Maggie Grace, and Evangeline Lilly in Lost (2004)
    Lost
    8.3
    TV Series
    • stunt coordinator
    • 2004–2006
  • Will Patton, Gil Bellows, Gloria Reuben, and Paige Turco in The Agency (2001)
    The Agency
    7.3
    TV Series
    • stunt coordinator
    • 2001
  • David Boreanaz, Charisma Carpenter, and Glenn Quinn in Angel (1999)
    Angel
    7.9
    TV Series
    • stunt coordinator
    • fight coordinator (uncredited)
    • 1999–2001
  • Blair Underwood in City of Angels (2000)
    City of Angels
    6.8
    TV Series
    • stunt coordinator
    • 2000
  • Dennis Hopper, Michael Madsen, Eric Roberts, William Forsythe, Ice-T, and James Marshall in Luck of the Draw (2000)
    Luck of the Draw
    5.1
    • stunts
    • 2000
  • Snoop Dogg, Master P, and Silkk the Shocker in Hot Boyz (2000)
    Hot Boyz
    4.2
    Video
    • stunts
    • 2000
  • David Boreanaz in Angel (1999)
    Angel:Unaired Pilot
    7.5
    Video
    • fight coordinator
    • 1999
  • Storm Catcher (1999)
    Storm Catcher
    4.2
    • stunts (as Michael Vendrell)
    • 1999
  • Pam Grier, Gary Busey, Master P, and Gary Daniels in No Tomorrow (1999)
    No Tomorrow
    3.9
    • stunts (as Michael Vendrell)
    • 1999
  • James Woods, Melanie Griffith, Vincent Kartheiser, and Natasha Gregson Wagner in Another Day in Paradise (1998)
    Another Day in Paradise
    6.5
    • stunts (as Michael Vendrell)
    • 1998
  • Vampires (1998)
    Vampires
    6.1
    • stunts
    • 1998
  • Nathan Lane and Lee Evans in Mousehunt (1997)
    Mousehunt
    6.5
    • stunts
    • 1997

Additional Crew

  • Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993)
    Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
    6.5
    TV Series
    • fight choreographer
    • technical advisor
    • 1993–1994
  • Brotherhood of the Rose (1989)
    Brotherhood of the Rose
    6.8
    TV Mini Series
    • fight choreographer: martial arts (as Michael Vendrell)
    • 1989
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger in Commando (1985)
    Commando
    6.7
    • martial arts specialist
    • 1985

Actor

  • Naveen Andrews, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Daniel Dae Kim, Emilie de Ravin, Matthew Fox, Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway, Yunjin Kim, Dominic Monaghan, Terry O'Quinn, Harold Perrineau, Michelle Rodriguez, Cynthia Watros, Maggie Grace, and Evangeline Lilly in Lost (2004)
    Lost
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Big Guy
    • Trucker (as Michael Vendrell)
    • 2005–2006
  • City Guys (1997)
    City Guys
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Guy #2 (as Michael Vendrell)
    • 2000
  • David Boreanaz, Charisma Carpenter, and Glenn Quinn in Angel (1999)
    Angel
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Suit #2 (as Mike Vendrell)
    • 2000
  • Hourglass (1995)
    Hourglass
    3.4
    Video
    • Policeman
    • 1995
  • Miguel Ferrer and Leilani Sarelle in The Harvest (1993)
    The Harvest
    5.5
    • Vent
    • 1993
  • Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993)
    Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Leo (uncredited)
    • 1993
  • Tagteam (1991)
    Tagteam
    5.8
    TV Movie
    • Barney
    • 1991
  • Twin Peaks (1990)
    Twin Peaks
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Outside Bodyguard (as Mike Vendrell)
    • 1990
  • Brotherhood of the Rose (1989)
    Brotherhood of the Rose
    6.8
    TV Mini Series
    • (as Michael Vendrell)
    • 1989
  • Bruce Boxleitner and Kate Jackson in Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
    Scarecrow and Mrs. King
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Lieutenant Paul Mauntel (as Mike Vendrell)
    • 1985
  • Fandango (1985)
    Fandango
    6.7
    • Helicopter Policeman
    • 1985
  • Lee Horsley in Matt Houston (1982)
    Matt Houston
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Brother Riggs
    • 1984
  • Lee Van Cleef, Shô Kosugi, and Timothy Van Patten in The Master (1984)
    The Master
    4.6
    TV Series
    • Matteson
    • 1984
  • Goliath Awaits (1981)
    Goliath Awaits
    6.6
    TV Mini Series
    • Robbie Cole (uncredited)
    • 1981
  • Buddy Ebsen in Barnaby Jones (1973)
    Barnaby Jones
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Lars Jensen (as Michael Vendrell)
    • 1979

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • MIke Vendrell
  • Born
    • November 18, 1953
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Died
    • February 17, 2013
    • Kailua Kona, Hawaii, USA
  • Spouses
      Stephanie Vendrell1999 - 2013 (his death)

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