Michael Ironside

Birth Name:

Frederick Reginald Ironside

Birth Place:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Profession

Actor, Producer, Writer, Director, Soundtrack

Diagnosed with cancer on numerous occasions, including both thyroid and prostate cancers
Initially aiming to become a writer, his first play titled "The Shelter" won a country-wide contest that won him enough prize money to produce the play
Quote: "I like to play bad guys, because good guys are always beaten up several times during the movie․ Bad guys are beaten only once, in the end․"
After years of small roles on both film and television, his first big break would come in 1984 with "V: The Final Battle" and later as one of numerous villains in 1986's "Top Gun"
Best known for his method style of work, he is one of the most well-known character actors in television and film, and occasionally lends his voice to numerous animated series and video games
An avid fan of professional wrestling, he maintains a relationship with WWE Hall of Fame member, Jerry Lawler
Known for staying in character between takes

1978Etrog - Best Supporting Actor (Feature):Nominated
1982Genie - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1988Gemini - Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series:Nominated
1989ACE - Actor in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
2002Gemini - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series:Nominated
2003Gemini - Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role:Nominated
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Action/Drama:Nominated
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama:Nominated
2014BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short:Winner

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