Michael Papajohn (born November 7, 1964) is an American actor, stuntman and former college baseball player for the LSU Tigers baseball team. He plays Dennis Carradine in Sam Raimi 's Spider-Man trilogy.
Papajohn was born and raised Vestavia Hills , a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama , to a Greek American family. He graduated from Vesta Via Hills High School in 1983 and went on to play for two years at Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City, Florida . He was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 1985 Major League Baseball Draft. Instead of signing a contract, he accepted a baseball scholarship to Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana .
Nicknamed Poppy, Papajohn was an outfielder for Skip Bertman 's LSU Tigers. He was a member of the 1986 SEC Baseball Tournament All-Tournament Team and he, along with teammates Mark Guthrie , Joey Belle, Jeff Reboulet , Jeff Yurtin, Jack Voigt and Barry Manuel , among others, helped LSU make its first College World Series appearance in 1986. Papajohn helped lay the foundation for success at LSU, as future LSU teams would go on to win six national championship from 1991-2000, 2009.
Papajohn got his start in acting while he was a student at Louisiana State University . Already an athlete, he was hired to be a stunt performer in the film Everybody's All-American which was being filmed on the campus of LSU and featured football action sequences filmed during LSU football games in Tiger Stadium. From there he moved on to being a stunt performer in films such as Money Talks and Starship Troopers and acting in films like Predator 2 , For Love of the Game , where he plays New York Yankees slugger Sam Tuttle, and Spider-Man and Spider-Man 3 , in which he plays Dennis Carradine, the thief that was thought to have killed Uncle Ben; Papajohn also makes a cameo appearance as a different character in the film series' reboot, The Amazing Spider-Man . He has also starred in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen , Terminator Salvation , Land of the Lost , and G-Force in 2009.
Actor
2023
Big George Foreman as
Officer Dell (as Michael PapaJohn)
2021
Reminiscence as
Sylvan Guard
2021
Fear the Walking Dead (TV Series) as
Prisoner George
- Mother (2021) - Prisoner George
2021
Hot Water as
Douglas Burnett
2020
Your Honor (TV Series) as
Sanitation Man
- Part Three (2020) - Sanitation Man
2020
Walkaway Joe as
Coach Manny
2020
Paradise Lost (TV Series) as
Nicholas Sutton
- Mississippi Ophelia (2020) - Nicholas Sutton
- Down the Rabbit Hole (2020) - Nicholas Sutton
2019
Looking for Alaska (TV Mini Series) as
Coach
- I've Never Felt Better- (2019) - Coach
2019
On Becoming a God in Central Florida (TV Series) as
Canadian Tuxedo
- American Merchandise (2019) - Canadian Tuxedo
2019
Black and Blue as
Sergeant Leader
2019
Rim of the World as
Jenkins (uncredited)
2019
Welcome to Acapulco as
Apex
2019
True Detective (TV Series) as
Vice Cop
- Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (2019) - Vice Cop
2018
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom as
InGen Contractor (uncredited)
2018
Den of Thieves as
Bank Security Guard (uncredited)
2017
Family of Lies (TV Movie) as
Man
2017
Hangman as
Hangman's Father (uncredited)
2017
Sex Guaranteed as
Duty Officer
2017
Jeepers Creepers III as
Frank Tow Truck Driver
2017
Vengeance: A Love Story as
Breen
2016
My Many Sons as
Pete's Dad
2016
Live by Night as
Maso's Crew (uncredited)
2016
Quarry (TV Series) as
Marine / Lieutenant Landsdale
- Nuoc Chay Da Mon (2016) - Marine
- A Mouthful of Splinters (2016) - Lieutenant Landsdale
2016
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back as
DC Policeman at Restaurant
2016
Indecent Justice as
Detective Anthony
2016
Ozark Sharks (TV Movie) as
Rick
2016
Hap and Leonard (TV Series) as
Cop 2
- Trudy (2016) - Cop 2
2015
Blunt Talk (TV Series) as
Cop #2
- I Seem to Be Running Out of Dreams for Myself (2015) - Cop #2
2015
Jurassic World as
InGen Contractor
2014
Nashville (TV Series) as
Jimmy / Jimmy Webster
- Is the Better Part Over (2015) - Jimmy
- Somebody Pick Up My Pieces (2015) - Jimmy
- I'm Not That Good at Goodbye (2015) - Jimmy Webster
- I'm Coming Home to You (2014) - Jimmy
2015
NCIS: New Orleans (TV Series) as
Marv Williams
- Le Carnaval de la Mort (2015) - Marv Williams
2013
Banshee (TV Series) as
Bald Thug / Munson
- We Were All Someone Else Yesterday (2015) - Bald Thug
- Pilot (2013) - Munson
2015
Occult (TV Movie) as
SWAT Commander
2014
Nightcrawler as
Security Guard
2014
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes as
Cannon-Gunner
2014
Category 5 (TV Movie) as
Professor Brown
2014
Revolution (TV Series) as
Man #1
- Captain Trips (2014) - Man #1
2014
Devil's Due as
Officer Miska
2013
Bering Sea Beast (TV Movie) as
Jonas
2013
Escape Plan as
Prisoner Beaten By Breslin
2013
Pawn Shop Chronicles as
Spectator #1
2013
Flying Monkeys (TV Movie) as
Sheriff Flemings
2013
Gangster Squad as
Mike 'The Flea'
2012
The Bourne Legacy as
Larry
2012
The Dark Knight Rises as
Prison Guard (uncredited)
2012
The Amazing Spider-Man as
Alfie (uncredited)
2012
For the Love of Money as
Little Guy
2012
This Means War as
German Goon
2011
Bird Dog (TV Movie) as
Lyle
2011
The Hit List as
Special Agent Drake Ford
2011
Bones (TV Series) as
Man
- The Killer in the Crosshairs (2011) - Man
2011
Drive Angry as
Tattooed Guy
2009
True Blood (TV Series) as
Kyle
- Timebomb (2009) - Kyle
2009
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen as
Cal
2009
Land of the Lost as
Astronaut (uncredited)
2009
Terminator Salvation as
Carnahan
2009
Castle (TV Series) as
Karl Nadir
- Home Is Where the Heart Stops (2009) - Karl Nadir
2007
The Unit (TV Series) as
Henchman #2 / Man
- Best Laid Plans (2009) - Henchman #2
- Gone Missing (2007) - Man
2009
CSI: NY (TV Series) as
Adrik Fedoruk
- She's Not There (2009) - Adrik Fedoruk
2008
Yes Man as
Security Guard (uncredited)
2008
Superhero Movie as
"Gimme your wallet"
2008
General Hospital (TV Series) as
Lou Cavallo
- Episode #1.11489 (2008) - Lou Cavallo
- Episode #1.11488 (2008) - Lou Cavallo
2007
The Kidnapping (TV Movie) as
Baxter
2007
I Know Who Killed Me as
Jacob K. / Joseph K.
2007
Live Free or Die Hard as
Gabriel's Henchman (uncredited)
2007
Delta Farce as
Bill's Neighbor
2007
Spider-Man 3 as
Dennis Carradine / Carjacker
2006
How to Go Out on a Date in Queens as
Man at Table
2006
Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector as
Diner Manager
2006
In Justice (TV Series) as
Clay
- Lovers (2006) - Clay
2006
CSI: Miami (TV Series) as
ND Man #2
- Deviant (2006) - ND Man #2
2005
Threshold (TV Series) as
Crewman Novak
- The Crossing (2006) - Crewman Novak
- The Burning (2005) - Crewman Novak
2005
Domino as
Cigliutti Goon (uncredited)
2005
The Longest Yard as
Guard Papajohn
2005
The Shield (TV Series) as
Mike Winston
- The Cure (2005) - Mike Winston
2004
Without a Trace (TV Series) as
Unshaven Man / Tom
- Malone v. Malone (2004) - Unshaven Man / Tom
2004
The Last Shot as
Ed Rossi, Jr.
2001
The Division (TV Series) as
Ray Turner / Third Man / John Thomas
- Lost and Found (2004) - Ray Turner
- It's the Real Thing (2004) - Third Man
- Mothers and Daughters (2001) - John Thomas
2003
House of Sand and Fog as
Carpenter
2003
The Handler (TV Series) as
Sonny Thompson
- Homewrecker's Ball (2003) - Sonny Thompson
2003
S.W.A.T. as
Bistro Gangster #3
2003
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines as
Paramedic #1
2003
A Man Apart as
Uniformed Cop (uncredited)
2002
The Hot Chick as
Security Guard
2002
Everybody Loves Raymond (TV Series) as
Waiter
- She's the One (2002) - Waiter
2001
Port Charles (TV Series) as
Morgan
- Episode #1.1127 (2001) - Morgan (credit only)
- Episode #1.1130 (2001) - Morgan
- Episode #1.1129 (2001) - Morgan
2000
V.I.P. (TV Series) as
Dokes / Knox / Fry
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Val (2001) - Dokes
- For Val's Eyes Only (2000) - Knox
- Hard Val's Night (2000) - Fry
2001
The Animal as
Patrolman Brady
2000
Charlie's Angels as
Bathroom Thug
2000
Diagnosis Murder (TV Series) as
Belligerent Fighter
- Out of the Past (2000) - Belligerent Fighter
1999
For Love of the Game as
Sam Tuttle
1998
Detached (Short) as
Michael
1998
The Perfect Getaway (TV Movie) as
Cop #1
1998
The Practice (TV Series) as
Officer #2
- Line of Duty (1998) - Officer #2
1997
Spawn as
Glen, Zack's Dad
1995
Wild Bill as
Extra (uncredited)
1995
The Indian in the Cupboard as
Cardassian
1994
Little Big League as
Tucker Kain
1991
The Last Boy Scout as
Hitman (as Mike Papajohn)
1990
Predator 2 as
Subway Gang
Stunts
2023
We Have a Ghost (stunts - as Michael Papajohn)
2020
Walkaway Joe (stunt coordinator)
2018
Den of Thieves (stunts)
2017
Geostorm (stunt performer) / (stunts)
2017
Shooter (TV Series) (stunt performer - 1 episode) - Primer Contact (2017) - (stunt performer)
2016
Deepwater Horizon (stunts)
2015
Fantastic Four (stunts)
2014
Transcendence (Rift Soldier)
2014
Rage (stunt performer)
2013
Escape Plan (stunt double: Javed)
2013
Hatchet III (stunts: Deputy Rick)
2012
The Bourne Legacy (stunt actor - uncredited)
2011
Thor (utility stunts)
2011
The Green Hornet (stunt actor - uncredited)
2011
Season of the Witch (stunts)
2009
Old Dogs (lead stunt double - uncredited) / (utility stunts)
2009
Land of the Lost (stunts)
2008
Hancock (stunts - uncredited)
2007
Live Free or Die Hard (stunts)
2006
The Unit (TV Series) (stunts - 1 episode) - Old Home Week (2006) - (stunts - uncredited)
2004
Starsky & Hutch (stunts)
2002
The Master of Disguise (stunts)
2001
Corky Romano (stunts)
1999
Inspector Gadget (stunts)
1999
L.A. Heat (TV Series) (stunt performer - 1 episode) - Vengeance (1999) - (stunt performer)
1998
Enemy of the State (stunt player)
1998
The Waterboy (stunt double: Adam Sandler)
1998
What Dreams May Come (stunt performer)
1998
Evasive Action (stunts)
1998
Mafia! (stunts - uncredited)
1997
Starship Troopers (stunts)
1996
Mulholland Falls (stunts)
1996
Back to Back (TV Movie) (stunts)
1995
Quarterback Attack with Mike Ditka (Video Game) (stunt player)
1995
A Boy Called Hate (stunt coordinator)
1993
Bound by Honor (stunts - as Mike Papajohn)
1988
Everybody's All-American (stunts)
Producer
2001
Rustin (executive producer)
Self
2022
Popcorn and Soda Starring Tallal Azim (Podcast Series) as
Self
- Michael Papajohn (2022) - Self
2015
Home & Family (TV Series) as
Self
- Monica Ten Kate/Michael Papajohn (2015) - Self
2011
Unscripted (TV Series) - Michael Papajohn (2011)
2011
The Con (Documentary) as
Self
2009
GSN Live (TV Series) as
Self
- Michael Papajohn (2009) - Self
2002
ESPN SportsCentury (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Albert Belle (2002) - Self