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Deathbed Salesman: My conversation with Kim Fowley(2013)
(Short) - Self, Producer, Writer (co-writer) Self, Producer, Writer (co-writer) See fewer |
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$261K
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$55MM
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$15K
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$9K
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$36MM
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$14MM
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$65MM
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$17MM
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$10K
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The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters(2007)
Writer ( "Obsession" ) Writer ( "Obsession" ) See fewer |
$51K
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$678K
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$790K
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$3.2MM
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$7.6MM
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$8.1MM
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$66K
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$309K
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$12MM
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$5.8MM
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$17MM
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$500K
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$6.5MM
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$46K
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$1.4MM
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$2MM
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Good Advice(2001)
Michael Des Barres (as Michael DesBarres) Michael Des Barres (as Michael DesBarres) See fewer |
$476K
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$15MM
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$588K
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$7.2MM
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$20MM
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$63MM
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$4.5MM
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$10MM
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$11MM
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Sugar Town(1999)
Nick, Soundtrack ( "Gravy Stain Girl" ) Nick, Soundtrack ( "Gravy Stain Girl" ) See fewer |
$250K
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$43K
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$178K
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$178K
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$700K
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$5K
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$872K
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$872K
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$1.4MM
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$3.4MM
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$3.4MM
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$35MM
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$16MM
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$84MM
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$157MM
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$3.5MM
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$20MM
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$60K
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$419K
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$419K
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$30K
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$19MM
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$4.4MM
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$12MM
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$12MM
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Distant Thunder(1988)
Soundtrack ( "Too Far Too Fast" ) (as Michael DesBarres) Soundtrack ( "Too Far Too Fast" ) (as Michael DesBarres) See fewer |
$8MM
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$82K
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$156K
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$156K
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$324K
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$324K
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$1.1MM
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$1.1MM
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Summer School(1987)
Writer ( "Seduction" ) (as Michael DesBarres) Writer ( "Seduction" ) (as Michael DesBarres) See fewer |
$6MM
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$36MM
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$36MM
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9½ Weeks(1986)
Performer ( "I Do What I Do (Theme from 9 1/2 Weeks)" ) (as Michael DesBarres), Writer ( "I Do What I Do (Theme from 9 1/2 Weeks)" ) (as Michael DesBarres) Performer ( "I Do What I Do (Theme from 9 1/2 Weeks)" ) (as Michael DesBarres), Writer ( "I Do What I Do (Theme from 9 1/2 Weeks)" ) (as Michael DesBarres) See fewer |
$17MM
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$329K
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$6.7MM
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$6.7MM
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$5MM
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$10MM
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$7.7MM
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$35MM
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$57MM
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Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment(1985)
Performer ( "The Secret Is Safe" ), Writer ( "The Secret Is Safe" ) Performer ( "The Secret Is Safe" ), Writer ( "The Secret Is Safe" ) See fewer |
$7.6MM
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$11MM
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$56MM
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$56MM
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$5.5MM
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A Night in Heaven(1983)
Performer ( "Obsession" ), Writer ( "Obsession" ) Performer ( "Obsession" ), Writer ( "Obsession" ) See fewer |
$1.8MM
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$5.6MM
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$5.6MM
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Arizona Slim(1974)
Michael Pearson (as Michael DeBarre) Michael Pearson (as Michael DeBarre) See fewer |
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$640K
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$642
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Past Television (87 titles) | Episodes |
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The Power of Parker(2023)
(TV Series) - Writer ( "Obsession" )(1 episode, 2023) Writer ( "Obsession" )(1 episode, 2023) See fewer
No Words Are Spoken(Jul
28,
2023)
Season 1,
Episode 4
-
Writer ( "Obsession" )
Writer ( "Obsession" )
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|
1
|
McDonald & Dodds(2021)
(TV Series) - Writer ( "Obsession" )(1 episode, 2021) Writer ( "Obsession" )(1 episode, 2021) See fewer
The War of Rose(May
13,
2021)
Season 2,
Episode 3
-
Writer ( "Obsession" )
Writer ( "Obsession" )
See fewer
|
1
|
Dirty John(2020)
(TV Series) - Writer ( "Obsession" )(1 episode, 2020) Writer ( "Obsession" )(1 episode, 2020) See fewer |
1
|
2
|
|
American Dad!(2018)
(TV Series) - Writer ( "Obsession" )(1 episode, 2018) Writer ( "Obsession" )(1 episode, 2018) See fewer
Shell Game(Feb
26,
2018)
Season 13,
Episode 4
-
Writer ( "Obsession" ) (uncredited)
Writer ( "Obsession" ) (uncredited)
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|
1
|
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2014)
(TV Series) - Marty 'The Cat' Kirch(1 episode, 2014) Marty 'The Cat' Kirch(1 episode, 2014) See fewer
Long Road Home(Mar
12,
2014)
Season 14,
Episode 17
-
Marty 'The Cat' Kirch
Marty 'The Cat' Kirch
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|
1
|
Psych(2013)
(TV Series) - Writer ( "Obsession" )(1 episode, 2013) Writer ( "Obsession" )(1 episode, 2013) See fewer
Right Turn or Left for Dead(Apr
17,
2013)
Season 7,
Episode 8
-
Writer ( "Obsession" ) (uncredited)
Writer ( "Obsession" ) (uncredited)
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|
1
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1
|
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1
|
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1
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Atop the Fourth Wall(2011)
(TV Series) - Writer ( "Obsession" )(1 episode, 2011) Writer ( "Obsession" )(1 episode, 2011) See fewer
Superman and Wonder Woman: Tandy Computer Whiz Kids(Mar
7,
2011)
Season 4,
Episode 10
-
Writer ( "Obsession" )
Writer ( "Obsession" )
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|
1
|
Bones(2010)
(TV Series) - Simon Graham(1 episode, 2010) Simon Graham(1 episode, 2010) See fewer
The Rocker in the Rinse Cycle(Apr
29,
2010)
Season 5,
Episode 19
-
Simon Graham
Simon Graham
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|
1
|
1
|
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Weeds(2008)
(TV Series) - Writer ( "Obsession" )(1 episode, 2008) Writer ( "Obsession" )(1 episode, 2008) See fewer
The Three Coolers(Jul
7,
2008)
Season 4,
Episode 4
-
Writer ( "Obsession" ) (uncredited)
Writer ( "Obsession" ) (uncredited)
See fewer
|
1
|
1
|
|
Four Kings(2006)
(TV Series) - Nick Dresden / Nick(5 episodes, 2006) Nick Dresden / Nick(5 episodes, 2006) See fewer |
5
|
1
|
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1
|
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Dead Like Me(2004)
(TV Series) - Gideon Jeffries(1 episode, 2004) Gideon Jeffries(1 episode, 2004) See fewer |
1
|
2
|
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1
|
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Gilmore Girls(2002)
(TV Series) - Claude Clemenceau(1 episode, 2002) Claude Clemenceau(1 episode, 2002) See fewer
A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving(Nov
26,
2002)
Season 3,
Episode 9
-
Claude Clemenceau
Claude Clemenceau
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|
1
|
10
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1
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1
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1
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1
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The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries(1999)
(TV Series) - Immigration Agent #2(1 episode, 1999) Immigration Agent #2(1 episode, 1999) See fewer
Brussels Sprouts/The Golden Bird of Shangri-Claw(Feb
27,
1999)
Season 4,
Episode 11
-
Immigration Agent #2 (voice)
Immigration Agent #2 (voice)
See fewer
|
1
|
Nash Bridges(1999)
(TV Series) - Niles Maynard(1 episode, 1999) Niles Maynard(1 episode, 1999) See fewer |
1
|
The Pretender(1998)
(TV Series) - Douglas Willard, The Blue Moon Killer(1 episode, 1998) Douglas Willard, The Blue Moon Killer(1 episode, 1998) See fewer
Once in a Blue Moon(Oct
31,
1998)
Season 3,
Episode 3
-
Douglas Willard, The Blue Moon Killer
Douglas Willard, The Blue Moon Killer
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|
1
|
Just Shoot Me!(1998)
(TV Series) - Nick Hewitt(1 episode, 1998) Nick Hewitt(1 episode, 1998) See fewer |
1
|
2
|
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3
|
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Adventures from the Book of Virtues(1997)
(TV Series) - Haman / Royal Guard(1 episode, 1997) Haman / Royal Guard(1 episode, 1997) See fewer |
1
|
Melrose Place(1996–1997)
(TV Series) - Arthur Field(11 episodes, 1996) Arthur Field(11 episodes, 1996) See fewer |
11
|
3
|
|
1
|
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The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest(1996)
(TV Series) - Rodney / Merlin(2 episodes, 1996) Rodney / Merlin(2 episodes, 1996) See fewer
The Spectre of the Pine Barrens(Sep
17,
1996)
Season 1,
Episode 17
-
Rodney (voice)
Rodney (voice)
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|
2
|
Spider-Man: The Animated Series(1996)
(TV Series) - Jackson Weele(1 episode, 1996) Jackson Weele(1 episode, 1996) See fewer
Sins of the Fathers Chapter 5: The Rocket Racer(Sep
14,
1996)
Season 3,
Episode 5
-
Jackson Weele (voice)
Jackson Weele (voice)
See fewer
|
1
|
Freakazoid!(1995)
(TV Series) - Man In Hole(1 episode, 1995) Man In Hole(1 episode, 1995) See fewer
Mo-Ron/The Sewer Rescue/The Big Question/The Legends Who Lunch(Sep
23,
1995)
Season 1,
Episode 3
-
Man In Hole (voice)
Man In Hole (voice)
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|
1
|
1
|
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The Commish(1995)
(TV Series) - Aaron DeFord(1 episode, 1995) Aaron DeFord(1 episode, 1995) See fewer |
1
|
1
|
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Northern Exposure(1994)
(TV Series) - Felix Edmundovich Dzerzhinsky(1 episode, 1994) Felix Edmundovich Dzerzhinsky(1 episode, 1994) See fewer |
1
|
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman(1994)
(TV Series) - Lenny Stoke(1 episode, 1994) Lenny Stoke(1 episode, 1994) See fewer |
1
|
1
|
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The Hat Squad(1993)
(TV Series) - Carlton Fischer(1 episode, 1993) Carlton Fischer(1 episode, 1993) See fewer |
1
|
1
|
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The Jackie Thomas Show(1993)
(TV Series) - Documentary Director(1 episode, 1993) Documentary Director(1 episode, 1993) See fewer |
1
|
The Legend of Prince Valiant(1992)
(TV Series) - John / Black Rose Member(2 episodes, 1992) John / Black Rose Member(2 episodes, 1992) See fewer
The Beggar(Oct
23,
1992)
Season 2,
Episode 4
-
John (voice) (as Michael Desbarre)
John (voice) (as Michael Desbarre)
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The Black Rose(Oct
16,
1992)
Season 2,
Episode 3
-
Black Rose Member (voice) (as Michael DeBarre)
Black Rose Member (voice) (as Michael DeBarre)
See fewer
|
2
|
Batman: The Animated Series(1992)
(TV Series) - Nostromos(1 episode, 1992) Nostromos(1 episode, 1992) See fewer |
1
|
The New WKRP in Cincinnati(1991–1992)
(TV Series) - Jack Allen(23 episodes, 1991) Jack Allen(23 episodes, 1991) See fewer
Spies Like Us(May
16,
1992)
Season 1,
Episode 24
-
Jack Allen (credit only)
Jack Allen (credit only)
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|
23
|
2
|
|
7
|
|
Super Force(1990)
(TV Series) - Jesse Caldwell(1 episode, 1990) Jesse Caldwell(1 episode, 1990) See fewer |
1
|
Father Dowling Mysteries(1990)
(TV Series) - Alex Sawyer(1 episode, 1990) Alex Sawyer(1 episode, 1990) See fewer |
1
|
21 Jump Street(1989)
(TV Series) - Gavin McHugh / Mr. Karst(2 episodes, 1989) Gavin McHugh / Mr. Karst(2 episodes, 1989) See fewer |
2
|
1
|
|
Ohara(1988)
(TV Series) - Roderick McConnell(1 episode, 1988) Roderick McConnell(1 episode, 1988) See fewer
Seeing Something That Isn't There(Apr
30,
1988)
Season 2,
Episode 18
-
Roderick McConnell
Roderick McConnell
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|
1
|
J.J. Starbuck(1988)
(TV Series) - Benny 'Ben Franklin' Bijou(1 episode, 1988) Benny 'Ben Franklin' Bijou(1 episode, 1988) See fewer |
1
|
Miami Vice(1985–1988)
(TV Series) - Shane Dubois / Power Station Vocalist(2 episodes, 1985) Shane Dubois / Power Station Vocalist(2 episodes, 1985) See fewer
Whatever Works(Oct
4,
1985)
Season 2,
Episode 2
-
Power Station Vocalist (uncredited)
Power Station Vocalist (uncredited)
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|
2
|
Saturday Night's Main Event(1987)
(TV Series) - Writer ( "Obsession" )(2 episodes, 1987) Writer ( "Obsession" )(2 episodes, 1987) See fewer
Episode #3.2(Nov
28,
1987)
Season 3,
Episode 2
-
Writer ( "Obsession" )
Writer ( "Obsession" )
See fewer
Episode #3.1(Oct
3,
1987)
Season 3,
Episode 1
-
Writer ( "Obsession" )
Writer ( "Obsession" )
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|
2
|
1
|
|
The Magical World of Disney(1987)
(TV Series) - Simon(1 episode, 1987) Simon(1 episode, 1987) See fewer |
1
|
My Sister Sam(1986)
(TV Series) - Emmet Gentry(1 episode, 1986) Emmet Gentry(1 episode, 1986) See fewer |
1
|
The Hitchhiker(1986)
(TV Series) - The Wiseman(1 episode, 1986) The Wiseman(1 episode, 1986) See fewer |
1
|
The Insiders(1985–1986)
(TV Series) - Jimmy Randall / Little Moe(2 episodes, 1985) Jimmy Randall / Little Moe(2 episodes, 1985) See fewer |
2
|
1
|
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Knight Rider(1985)
(TV Series) - Writer ( "Obsession" )(1 episode, 1985) Writer ( "Obsession" )(1 episode, 1985) See fewer
Many Happy Returns(Nov
15,
1985)
Season 4,
Episode 8
-
Writer ( "Obsession" )
Writer ( "Obsession" )
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|
1
|
Cagney & Lacey(1983)
(TV Series) - Malcolm Kingsley(1 episode, 1983) Malcolm Kingsley(1 episode, 1983) See fewer
The Gang's All Here(Mar
28,
1983)
Season 2,
Episode 20
-
Malcolm Kingsley
Malcolm Kingsley
See fewer
|
1
|
1
|
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The Rockford Files(1979)
(TV Series) - Gordon Flack / Keith(2 episodes, 1979) Gordon Flack / Keith(2 episodes, 1979) See fewer
Lions, Tigers, Monkeys and Dogs(Oct
12,
1979)
Season 6,
Episode 2
-
Gordon Flack
Gordon Flack
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With the French Heel Back, Can the Nehru Jacket Be Far Behind?(Jan
5,
1979)
Season 5,
Episode 12
-
Keith
Keith
See fewer
|
2
|
WKRP in Cincinnati(1978)
(TV Series) - Dog / Sir Charles Weatherbee(1 episode, 1978), Writer ( "Got Enough Love", "Betcha Won't Dance" )(1 episode, 1978) Dog / Sir Charles Weatherbee(1 episode, 1978), Writer ( "Got Enough Love", "Betcha Won't Dance" )(1 episode, 1978) See fewer
Hoodlum Rock(Oct
9,
1978)
Season 1,
Episode 4
-
Dog / Sir Charles Weatherbee,
Writer ( "Got Enough Love", "Betcha Won't Dance" ) (uncredited)
Dog / Sir Charles Weatherbee,
Writer ( "Got Enough Love", "Betcha Won't Dance" ) (uncredited)
See fewer
|
1
|
1
|
|
1
|
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Dixon of Dock Green(1968)
(TV Series) - Philip Baker(1 episode, 1968) Philip Baker(1 episode, 1968) See fewer |
1
|
The First Lady(1968)
(TV Series) - Barry Wainwright(1 episode, 1968) Barry Wainwright(1 episode, 1968) See fewer |
1
|
1
|
|
1
|
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Z Cars(1967)
(TV Series) - Young Drunk(1 episode, 1967) Young Drunk(1 episode, 1967) See fewer
When Did You Last See Your Father?: Part 1(May
15,
1967)
Season 6,
Episode 21
-
Young Drunk
Young Drunk
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|
1
|
Mrs. Thursday(1967)
(TV Series) - Laurence Mayne(1 episode, 1967) Laurence Mayne(1 episode, 1967) See fewer |
1
|
1
|
Self (22 titles) |
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Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple(2024)
Self - Actor / Musician / DJ, Underground Garage Self - Actor / Musician / DJ, Underground Garage See fewer |
Hollywood Entertainment News TV Show(2023)
(TV Series) - Self(1 episode, 2023) Self(1 episode, 2023) See fewer |
Ayer Nomás(2021)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest(1 episode, 2021) Self - Guest(1 episode, 2021) See fewer |
Pantheon - Home of Music Podcasts(2020)
(Podcast Series) - Self(1 episode, 2020) Self(1 episode, 2020) See fewer |
AFI Life Achievement Award(2015)
(TV Series) - Self(1 episode, 2015) Self(1 episode, 2015) See fewer
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Steve Martin(Jun
13,
2015)
Season 1,
Episode 43
-
Self (uncredited)
Self (uncredited)
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|
Richard E. Grant's Hotel Secrets(2012)
(TV Series) - Self(1 episode, 2012) Self(1 episode, 2012) See fewer |
The Old Grey Whistle Test(1981)
(TV Series) - Self(1 episode, 1981) Self(1 episode, 1981) See fewer
Episode #10.18(Feb
14,
1981)
Season 10,
Episode 18
-
Self (as Michael des Barres)
Self (as Michael des Barres)
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|
Archive Footage (6 titles) |
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The New WKRP in Cincinnati(1992)
(TV Series) - Jack Allen(1 episode, 1992) Jack Allen(1 episode, 1992) See fewer
Donovan, Don't Leave Us(Sep
5,
1992)
Season 2,
Episode 1
-
Jack Allen (archive footage)
Jack Allen (archive footage)
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|
Superboy(1992)
(TV Series) - Adam Verrell(1 episode, 1992) Adam Verrell(1 episode, 1992) See fewer
Cat and Mouse(Apr
19,
1992)
Season 4,
Episode 18
-
Adam Verrell (archive footage)
Adam Verrell (archive footage)
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MacGyver(1989)
(TV Series) - Murdoc(1 episode, 1989) Murdoc(1 episode, 1989) See fewer
Unfinished Business(May
15,
1989)
Season 4,
Episode 19
-
Murdoc (archive footage) (uncredited)
Murdoc (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Other (14 titles) |
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Michael Des Barres: Can't Get You Off My Mind(2015)
(Music Video) - Michael Des Barres Michael Des Barres See fewer |
Michael Des Barres: The Key of Love(2013)
(Music Video) - Michael Des Barres Michael Des Barres See fewer |
Maroon 5 Feat. Christina Aguilera: Moves Like Jagger(2011)
(Music Video) - Man on stage Man on stage See fewer |
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City(2002)
(Video Game) - Writer ( "Obsession" ) (uncredited) Writer ( "Obsession" ) (uncredited) See fewer |
Spirit of the Forest: Spirit of the Forest(1989)
(Music Video) - Michael Des Barres Michael Des Barres See fewer |
John Taylor: I Do What I Do...(1986)
(Music Video) - Composer (as Michael DesBarres) Composer (as Michael DesBarres) See fewer |
Michael Des Barres: Money Don't Come Easy(1986)
(Music Video) - Michael Des Barres Michael Des Barres See fewer |
Chequered Past: Underworld, Live(1984)
(Music Video) - Michael Des Barres Michael Des Barres See fewer |
Chequered Past: How Much Is Too Much(1984)
(Music Video) - Michael Des Barres Michael Des Barres See fewer |
Michael Des Barres & Holly Knight: Obsession(1983)
(Music Video) - Michael Des Barres Michael Des Barres See fewer |
Hosting (1 title) | Role / Position | Company / Director |
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Michael Des Barres, Who Do You Want Me To Be?
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Actor
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J. Elvis Weinstein
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