Michael Ontkean

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Ontkean has appeared in many film and television roles including Sheriff Harry S. Truman in Twin Peaks (1990), In Defense of a Married Man (1990), In a Child`s Name (1991), Legacy of Lies (1992), Rapture (1993), Vendetta II: The New Mafia (1993), The Man Next Door (1996), The Stepford Husbands (1996), Summer of the Monkeys (1998), A Chance of Snow (1998), Bear with Me (2000) and Mrs. Ashboro`s Cat (2003). Earlier movie roles include Slap Shot (1977), Making Love (1982), and Maid to Order (1987). His best-known early TV role was in the ABC series The Rookies (1972-1976), of which he played for the first two seasons Officer Willie Gillis. In 1979 he appeared in the classic, first ever episode of Tales of the Unexpected (TV series) He portrayed Tommy, an American sailor on leave in the West Indies who is tempted into an unsavoury bet. To win a luxury car, all he needs to do is to make his cigarette lighter ignite ten times in a row. If he loses, however, he has his little finger cut off.

 

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posted by Melinda Thibeault
Willi, Not sure if you located Michael O. or still even have the tapes but I can let him know your info and he can contact you if interested. Melinda
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posted by Willi Romita
I am trying to find contact info for Michael. I am an editor in Toronto who worked on his demo tapes. I am currently storing a great number of his original tapes. I have no room left to store and need to return the material to Michael. Any info will help. Thanks Willi
posted 7 months ago

 
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posted by hihglanderma
Was the very first actor I had a crush on (the Rookies) LOL
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posted by Synthia N. Allen
One of my favorite actors, I just love him. He is wonderful. Sincerely, SSG. Synthia N. Allen
posted 2 years ago

 

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    Name Michael Ontkean
    (Michael Leonard Ontkean)
    Age 63
    Height 6'  (183 cm)
    Build Athletic
    Eye Color Brown - Dark
    Hair Color Brown - Light
    Date of Birth January 241946
    Birthplace Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Star Sign Aquarius
    Nationality Canadian
    Ethnicity White
    High School St. Michael`s College School, Toronto
    University University of New Hampshire NH (1970)
    Occupation Actor
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    Claim to Fame Officer Willie Gillis, The Rookies

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Sheri [Sister] :: Muriel Cooper [Mother] :: Leonard Ontkean [Father]

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  • Jobs: Television from (1953-1962) Newspaper Delivery Boy: Toronto Telegram (1957-58)
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  • Had contracts with the hockey teams the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Rangers.
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  • Played Right Wing for the University of New Hampshire ice hockey team for 3 seasons (1966-1967 thru 1968-1969). career totals were 63 goals, 48 assists, 118 points and 44 penalty minutes in 85 games.
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  • Was great fan of "Twilight Zone" as a boy
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  • : Skilled hockey player (won University hockey scholarship) Inducted into the UNH Athletic Council Hall of Fame
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