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Michael Boatman

Michael Boatman

Actor · Born October 25, 1964 (62) · Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Michael Boatman is an American stage and screen actor and writer. He holds an BA in Acting from the Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 25, 1964 (62)
From
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
34 on MovieCove · 55 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27Down 30% in 30 days

What are Michael Boatman's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 23rd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 53rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 38th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
27%
Morality
26%
Survival
22%
Power
12%
Self
9%
Society
5%
Justice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma3 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 3 · Serious 0 · Dark 6

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 7 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 2 · Charged 2 · Intense 5

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 4 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 3 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 5

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

9 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 4 of 9 analyzed roles.

Ally
4 of 9
Hero
2 of 9
Shadow
2 of 9
Mentor
1 of 9
Show the 9 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Melancholic
5
Dread
5
Warm
3
Joyful
3
Other
11

How their films linger

Thought-provoking7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet8
  • Ambiguous1
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Michael Boatman's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 25 of their 34 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Hulu (8).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Michael Boatman's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

55 credits, 34 with a MovieCove page; 5 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Shade(2023)

    as Dr. Huston

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Ghosts(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Spencer

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Second Act(2018)

    as Edward Taylor

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Like.Share.Follow. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Norman

  • The Good Fight(2017)

    Show 50 episodes · as Julius Cain

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Divas! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Detective Blake

  • Madam Secretary(2014)

    Show 6 episodes · as FBI Director Keith Doherty

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Instant Mom(2013)

    Show 65 episodes · as Charlie Phillips

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Bad Parents (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Gary

  • Anger Management(2012)

    Show 33 episodes · as Michael

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all shows

  • Hornet's Nest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Richard Panessa

  • Three Chris's (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Walter Wayne

  • White Collar(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Russel Smith

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Sherri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 13 episodes · as Dr. Randolph Gregg

  • The Pool Boys(2009)

    as Donovan Tucker

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • The Good Wife(2009)

    Show 18 episodes · as Julius Cain

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Warehouse 13(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Professor Ed Marzotto

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • A Secret Promise(2011)

    as Lawrence

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Gossip Girl(2007)

    Show 8 episodes · as Russell Thorpe

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • And Then Came Love(2007)

    as Ted

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Kalamazoo? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Special Angel Albert

  • Teachers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Hannah Montana(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Randall Harrison

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Once Upon a Mattress(2005)

    as The Jester

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Criminal Minds(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as William Harris

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Grey's Anatomy(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Doug Kendry

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Woman Thou Art Loosed(2004)

    as Todd

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives(2003)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Less Than Perfect(2002)

    Show 2 episodes · as Ted Elliot

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Wes Gallagher

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Scrubs(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Ron

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 7 episodes · as Dave Seaver

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Walking to the Waterline (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Marshall

  • The Peacemaker(1997)

    as CPN Beach

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Spin City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 145 episodes · as Carter Heywood

  • Arli$$(1996)

    Show 80 episodes · as Stanley Babson

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Muscle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 13 episodes · as Garnet Hines

  • The Glass Shield(1994)

    as Dep. J.J. Johnson

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • House of Secrets (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Sgt. Joe DuBois

  • The Magic Bubble (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Robert

  • The Jackie Thomas Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 18 episodes · Actor

  • In the Line of Duty: Street War(1992)

    as Robert Dayton

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • The Larry Sanders Show(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Greg

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • The Vanishing Civil War (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Host

  • Fourth Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Sgt. Teal

  • Donor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Arnold

  • Shades of L.A. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Law & Order(1990)

    Show 3 episodes · as Dave Seaver

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Quantum Leap(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Sergeant Billy Johnson

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Running on Empty(1988)

    as Spaulding

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • China Beach(1988)

    Show 64 episodes · as Samuel Beckett

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • China Beach: Pilot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Pvt. Samuel Beckett

  • Hamburger Hill(1987)

    as Spc Motown

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • American Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Cutting Room Floor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 55 titles, 54 of them dated from 1982 to 2024; peak year 1987.

Biggest box office

Hamburger Hill (1987)

$14M worldwide

Highest rated

China Beach (1988)

Midcredits 92nd

Most popular right now

The Good Fight (2017)

Film career

19822024

Peak 1987 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting55 of 55: 55 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score75th

By decade

1980s6 · acting1990s17 · acting2000s19 · acting2010s10 · acting2020s2 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 14% of 7 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Michael Boatman's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 37th percentile, the median of all 13; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 48th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 34 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up17
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

13 of their 34 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved10
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed13

Most divisive · actor

And Then Came Love (2007)

77th percentile spread · 44% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Running on Empty (1988)

Midcredits 95th · 84% liked

Reviewers score the acting 68/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 44. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Michael Boatman's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 56 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Michael Boatman work with?

People who share at least 2 of Michael Boatman's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Sarah Steele shares the most, 2.

Actors