Michael Gordon Waltman (November 6, 1946 – April 27, 2011) was an American film and television actor.[1] His credits included Tower of Terror, Beyond the Law and National Lampoon's Van Wilder.
Waltman was born in Detroit, Michigan, on November 6, 1946, to Gordon and Dorothy Waltman.[1] He moved with his family to Phoenix, Arizona, where he resided for forty-one years.[1] Waltman served in the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969 on a guided missile cruiser.[1] He was a recipient of the Purple Heart[1] and achieved the rank of petty officer second class.
Waltman relocated to Los Angeles in 1994 to pursue an acting career.[1] He was cast in numerous television, film and theater roles. His film credits included National Lampoon's Van Wilder, Beyond the Law and Arizona Heat.[1] His numerous television roles included ER, NYPD Blue and The Practice.[1]
Michael Waltman died at his home in Pacific Palisades, California, on April 27, 2011, at the age of 64.[1] He was buried in Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California.[1]