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Michael Warren

Michael Warren

Actor · Born March 5, 1946 (80) · South Bend, Indiana, USA

Michael Warren (born March 5, 1946 in South Bend, Indiana) is a retired American TV actor and former college basketball player, best known for playing Officer Bobby Hill on the NBC television series Hill Street Blues.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 5, 1946 (80)
From
South Bend, Indiana, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
32 on MovieCove · 66 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28

What are Michael Warren's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Morality.

Genres

Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 43rd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 54th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 41st percentile
: browse their Action 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
Self
27%
Morality
26%
Bonds
20%
Society
16%
Survival
6%
Power
6%
Justice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 10 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 6 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 2

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

Gentle 1 · Charged 7 · Intense 2

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

Steady 4 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 2

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

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 6 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 9 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 4
Threshold guardian
1 of 4
Mentor
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Warm
4
Absurd
3
Dread
3
Bittersweet
4
Other
12

How their films linger

Bittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet6
  • Ambiguous1

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 Warren's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 18 of their 32 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (9).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Michael Warren'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

66 credits, 32 with a MovieCove page.

  • Near(2023)

    as Uncle Luke

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • American Skin(2019)

    as Melvin

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Anderson's Cross(2010)

    as Mr. Anderson

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Mother and Child(2009)

    as Winston

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Lincoln Heights(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Night Stalker(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Perri Reed's Father

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows

  • Species III(2004)

    as Agent Wasach

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Kevin Hill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Lamont

  • American Dreams (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Reeves

  • Crossing Jordan(2001)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • The Division (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Davis

  • The District (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Officer William Henderson

  • Girlfriends(2000)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bill Clayton

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Soul Food (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 7 episodes · as Baron Marks

  • City of Angels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 25 episodes · as Ron Harris

  • Trippin' (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Shapic

  • After All (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • The Wedding (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Clark Coles

  • Buffalo Soldiers(1997)

    as Cpl. Eddie Tockes

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Invasion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 2 episodes · as Doctor Halan McCoy

  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Doctor

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Early Edition (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Connie Hooks

  • The Sentinel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Ray Krause

  • JAG(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Captain John Tally

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Murder One(1995)

    Show 4 episodes · as Ken Hicks

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • In the House(1995)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Sliders(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Detective Wells

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • The Hunted(1995)

    as Chase

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • A Passion to Kill(1994)

    as Martindale

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Sweet Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 22 episodes · Actor

  • Time Trax (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 22 episodes · as Frank Matumba

  • Storyville (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Nathan LeFleur

  • Stompin' at the Savoy(1992)

    as Calvin

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • The Kid Who Loved Christmas(1990)

    as Tony Parks

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Dream On (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 2 episodes · as Policeman

  • Private Affairs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Dr. Hawkins

  • Home Free (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Producer · as Michael Davis

  • The Child Saver (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Rennie Stuart

  • A Different World(1987)

    Show 2 episodes · as Reverend Soams

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all shows

  • Dreamaniac (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Ace

  • L.A. Law(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Ray Davis

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • Miami Supercops(1985)

    Stunt Coordinator · as Mike Warren

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Tales from the Darkside (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Pete Bancroft

  • Hill Street Blues(1981)

    Show 146 episodes · as Robert Hill

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Knots Landing(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Walter Riggins

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • Paris (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 13 episodes · as Willie Miller

  • Fast Break(1979)

    as Preacher

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • The White Shadow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 1 episode · as Bobby Magnum

  • The Young Runaways (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Officer #1

  • CHiPs(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Michael Warren (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Battle of the Network Stars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Norman... Is That You?(1976)

    as Norman Chambers

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Charlie's Angels(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Lt. Mathews

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows

  • Joe Forrester (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • S.W.A.T.(1975)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Sierra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 12 episodes · as Ranger P.J. Lewis

  • Cleopatra Jones(1973)

    as Andy

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Police Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Officer Hopper

  • Butterflies Are Free (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Roy Stradden

  • Drive, He Said(1971)

    as Easly

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Black Chariot(1971)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dan August (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Gant

  • Room 222 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Mod Squad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Lon

  • The Wednesday Play (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Cinquedenti

  • The Wonderful World of Disney (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Show 1 episode · as Officer #1

Career shape

Star power in the 90th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 65 titles from 1954 to 2023; peak year 1971.

Biggest box office

The Hunted (1995)

$6.6M worldwide

Highest rated

Hill Street Blues (1981)

Midcredits 92nd

Film career

19542023

Peak 1971 · fewer prominent film roles lately. 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
Acting65 of 65: 63 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score50thProducing1 of 65: 0 only producing, 1 with another roleOther crew1 of 65: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

By decade

1950s1 · acting1960s3 · acting1970s18 · acting1980s9 · 9 acting · 2 crew1990s19 · acting2000s12 · acting2010s2 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 0% 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 Warren's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 48th percentile, the median of all 16; across their 10 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 41st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Approval · how many liked their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Midcredits score across 32 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th11
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

15 of their 32 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser9
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed15

Most divisive · actor

Anderson's Cross (2010)

95th percentile spread · 29% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Hill Street Blues (1981)

Midcredits 92nd · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 60/100 in their films, across 10 reviewed titles; fans 72, detractors 33. 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 Warren's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 69 · intenseMedian 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 Warren work with?

People who share at least 2 of Michael Warren's MovieCove titles; Tamara Dobson shares the most, 2.