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Michael Winslow

Michael Winslow

Actor, also writer and producer · Born September 6, 1958 (68) · Spokane, Washington, USA

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Michael Winslow (born September 6, 1958) is an American actor and a comedian known as the "Man of 10,000 Sound Effects" for his ability to make realistic sound effects using only his voice. He lives in Winter Springs, Florida, an outlying suburb of Orlando. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Winslow, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 6, 1958 (68)
From
Spokane, Washington, USA
Works as
Actor, also writer and producer
Titles
39 on MovieCove · 67 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 63 days to Oct 26Down 18% in 30 days

What are Michael Winslow's films like?

Across their 24 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Society.

Genres

Comedy16 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 18th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 10th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 47th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure 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
37%
Society
14%
Self
13%
Survival
13%
Morality
13%
Power
8%
Ideas
2%
Friendship9 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity6 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice5 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 23 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Wry: How sincerely it treats its story and characters, from ironic to earnest. Browse their wry movies.
Tone · Sincerity
ironicearnest

A split, not a type: Ironic 8 · Wry 3 · Earnest 8

Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 21 · Serious 2 · Dark 0

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

Grounded 8 · Stylized 10 · Heightened 5

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 14 · Charged 5 · Intense 4

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

A split, not a type: Steady 11 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 4

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

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 19

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

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 15 · Relentless 5

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

Casual 19 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 23 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

10 analyzed roles

Usually the Trickster: 6 of 10 analyzed roles.

Trickster
6 of 10
Ally
4 of 10
Show the 10 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
19
Joyful
15
Tense
5
Manic
5
Thrilling
5
Other
13

How their films linger

Fun20 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good18 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy18
  • Bittersweet2
  • Ambiguous3
  • 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 Winslow's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 21 of their 39 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (14).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Michael Winslow'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

67 credits, 39 with a MovieCove page; 14 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Spaceballs: The New One (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2027)

    as Radar Technician

  • Mystery Cuddlers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Mr. Abernathy

  • Todd (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Jake

  • The Truth About Santa Claus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • A Wrestling Christmas Miracle(2020)

    as Judge Collaway

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Jimmie JJ Walker & Michael Winslow: We Are Still Here(2018)

    Writer · as Himself

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece(2018)

    as The Argonaut

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Killing Hasselhoff(2017)

    as Michael Winslow

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Hospital Arrest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Barrister Stevens

  • 2 Lava 2 Lantula!(2016)

    as Marty

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Characterz(2016)

    as Police Detective

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Lavalantula(2015)

    as Marty

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!(2015)

    as Brian Jones

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Gingerclown(2013)

    as Stomachcrumble

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Blunt Movie(2013)

    as Coach Jefferson

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Robodoc(2009)

    as Dr. Murphy

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Söndagsparty med Filip & Fredrik (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • A Veteran Affair (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as William

  • Childrens Hospital(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Michael Winslow

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • The Great Buck Howard(2008)

    as Michael Winslow

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Lenny the Wonder Dog(2005)

    Producer · Story · as John Wyndham

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Writer · as Self

  • Michael Winslow: Comedy Sound Slapdown! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Writer · as himself

  • The Proud Family(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Additional Voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • The Trumpet of the Swan(2001)

    as Chief (voice)

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Ed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Michael Winslow

  • The Blur of Insanity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Horner's Friend 2

  • Lycanthrope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Lee Davis

  • Family Guy(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Michael Winslow (voice)

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Police Academy: The Series (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 26 episodes · as Sgt. Larvelle Jones

  • Baywatch Nights (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Whistler

  • The Drew Carey Show(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Jimi Hendrix

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Police Academy: Mission to Moscow(1994)

    as Jones

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • RTL Samstag Nacht (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Detective Extralarge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 6 episodes · as Dumas

  • Going Under(1991)

    as Reporter

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Harry and the Hendersons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 2 episodes · as Chuck the Great

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

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Far Out Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Airport Cop

  • Think Big(1989)

    as Hap

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Police Academy 6: City Under Siege(1989)

    as Jones

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Buy & Cell(1988)

    as Sly

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Three Crazy Jerks II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Ronny

  • Starke Zeiten (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Mike

  • Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach(1988)

    as Jones

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Three Crazy Jerks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Walker

  • Spaceballs(1987)

    as Radar Technician

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol(1987)

    as Jones

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Police Academy 3: Back in Training(1986)

    as Larvell Jones

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Starchaser: The Legend of Orin(1985)

    as (voice)

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment(1985)

    as Larvell Jones

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Lovelines (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as J.D

  • Grandview, U.S.A.(1984)

    as Spencer

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Gremlins(1984)

    as Mogwai / Gremlins (voice)

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Police Academy(1984)

    as Larvell Jones

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Alphabet City(1984)

    as Lippy

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Kilroy Was Here (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Jimi (Uncredited)

  • Heidi's Song(1982)

    as Mountain (voice)

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Tag: The Assassination Game(1982)

    as Gowdy

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Space Stars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 66 episodes · as Plutem (voice)

  • Teen Force (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 11 episodes · as Glax & Plutem

  • Nice Dreams(1981)

    as Superman Nut

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Underground Aces(1981)

    as Nate

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Cheech and Chong's Next Movie(1980)

    as Welfare Comedian

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Nightside (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Redlight

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

    Show 1 episode · as Lee

  • The Love Boat(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Spencer Wilson

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 67 titles, 66 of them dated from 1977 to 2024; peak year 1986.

Biggest box office

Police Academy (1984)

$81M worldwide

Highest rated

Spaceballs (1987)

Midcredits 81st

Most popular right now

Police Academy (1984)

Film career

19772024

Peak 1986 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 7 MovieCove titles. 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
Acting64 of 67: 63 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score23rdWriting4 of 67: 3 only writing, 1 with another role

By decade

1970s2 · acting1980s26 · acting1990s13 · acting2000s11 · 9 acting · 3 crew2010s10 · 9 acting · 1 crew2020s4 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 22 roles
808590

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; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Michael Winslow's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 22nd percentile, the median of all 34; across their 23 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 14th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

14thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 23

Approval · how many liked their films

17thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 23

Reach · how many have seen their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 23

Midcredits score across 39 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th21

Shape of the crowd

23 of their 39 titles are Mixed.

  • Divisive4
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed23

Most divisive · actor

Blunt Movie (2013)

99th percentile spread · 44% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Gremlins (1984)

Midcredits 89th · 78% liked

Reviewers score the acting 48/100 in their films, across 21 reviewed titles; fans 66, detractors 31. 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 Winslow's work okay for kids?

Across up to 9 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore and frightening / intense run lighter than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore6 titles26–57 · median 32 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity9 titles17–55 · median 37 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity7 titles22–60 · median 28 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs6 titles11–32 · median 24 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense6 titles11–35 · median 14 · minimallighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Michael Winslow work with?

People who share at least 2 of Michael Winslow's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Neal Israel shares the most, 7.

Directors

Writers

  • Neal Israel7 titles    See all 7 shared titles with Neal Israel
  • Pat Proft7 titles    See all 7 shared titles with Pat Proft
  • Barry W. Blaustein4 titles    See all 4 shared titles with Barry W. Blaustein
  • David Sheffield4 titles    See all 4 shared titles with David Sheffield

Actors

  • Marion Ramsey7 titles    See all 7 shared titles with Marion Ramsey
  • Leslie Easterbrook7 titles    See all 7 shared titles with Leslie Easterbrook
  • David Graf7 titles    See all 7 shared titles with David Graf
  • Steve Guttenberg6 titles    See all 6 shared titles with Steve Guttenberg

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers