Michael McManus (American actor)

Michael McManus (born January 26, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American actor. His best known movie role is perhaps Ben Tuthill in the 1982 film Poltergeist. He has also appeared in the films Mother, Jugs & Speed (1976), Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987), Funland (1987) and Action Jackson (1988).

Michael McManus
Born (1946-01-26) January 26, 1946
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1975–2001

McManus was a series regular on the television sitcom Lewis & Clark as John, the bartender; the series lasted only one season of thirteen episodes.[1] McManus also guest starred in several popular television series including M*A*S*H, Laverne & Shirley, Rhoda, The Six Million Dollar Man, Dallas, Happy Days, Night Court, Knight Rider, Mr. Belvedere, Growing Pains, Newhart, Full House, Webster, The Golden Girls, Hunter and Columbo among others. In 1989, he had a recurring role as Sid Wilson on the first season of Baywatch. McManus' last known screen acting appearance was in a 2001 episode of According to Jim.

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1976Mother, Jugs & SpeedWalker
1977Smokey and the BanditTrucker 'Silver Tongued Devil'Uncredited
1977The Kentucky Fried MovieHornung(segment "Courtroom")
1977The World's Greatest LoverYes Man #5
1981Fat ChanceMike
1982PoltergeistBen Tuthill
1985Moving ViolationsFarmer #1
1985Head OfficeBranch Kipp
1987Police Academy 4: Citizens on PatrolTodd
1987FunlandT. G. Hurley
1988Action JacksonLionel Grantham

References
  1. The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946–Present, page 784


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