Michael Newman (April 26, 1957 – October 20, 2024) was an American lifeguard, retired firefighter and actor known for his role of Michael "Newmie" Newman on Baywatch.
Newman was born in San Francisco, California, on April 26, 1957.[1] He died from heart failure at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, on October 20, 2024, at the age of 67. At the time of his death, he had also been suffering from Parkinson's disease.[1] [2]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–2000 | Baywatch | Michael 'Newmie' Newman | 150 episodes; recurring role: seasons 1–6; main: 7–10 | |
| 1999 | Enemy Action | Casey | ||
| 1998 | Welcome to Hollywood | Baywatch Lifeguard | ||
| 1998 | Michael 'Newmie' Newman | |||
| 1996 | Baywatch Nights | 3 episodes | ||
| 1996 | Zig and Zag's Dirty Deeds | Michael Newman | 1 episode | |
| 1989 | Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier | Michael 'Newmie' Newman | Credited as "Newmie" | |
| 1989 | Code Red: Moment of Survival | Host | 2 episodes |