Michael Newman

Biography

Michael Newman (August 21, 1956 - October 20, 2024) was an American actor and firefighter, known as the beloved lifeguared Mike "Newmie" Newman on television series Baywatch, and was the only cast member with real-life lifeguarding experience. Over the course of the show’s 1989 -2001 run, he appeared in 150 episodes — second only to David Hasselhoff. He also served as a full-time firefighter, balancing his duties at the firehouse with his filming schedule. After the series concluded, he continued firefighting for another 25 years before retiring. Newman died from his long battle with Parkinson's disease since he was diagnosed in 2006.

Known For

Peacemaker

as Reporter

Baywatch

as Michael 'Newmie' Newman

Baywatch

as Michael Newman

Baywatch Nights

as Newman

City of Hope

as Detective (uncredited)

Welcome to Hollywood

as Baywatch Lifeguard

A Very Specific Recipe

as Father Newman

Moonlighters

as Father

Injun

as Trooper

A Gunfighter's Deal

as Councilman John Ellington