Nationality American | Years active 1980-Present Name Michael Winslow | |
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Medium Stand-up, Film, Television, Personality Subject(s) Pop culture, American culture Role Actor · michaelwinslow.net Education University of Colorado Denver Spouse Sharon Winslow (m. 2003), Angela Baytops (m. 1997–2001), Belinda Church (m. 1985–1993) Parents Robert Winslow, Verdie Winslow Movies Police Academy, Police Academy 2: Their Fi, Police Academy: Mission t, Police Academy 4: Citizen, Police Academy 5: Assign Similar People Bubba Smith, David Graf, Steve Guttenberg, Leslie Easterbrook, George Gaynes Profiles | ||
Birth name Michael Leslie Winslow | ||
Michael winslow
Michael Leslie Winslow (born September 6, 1958) is an American actor, beatboxer and comedian billed as the "Man of 10,000 Sound Effects" for his ability to make realistic sounds using only his voice. He is best known for his roles in all seven Police Academy films as Larvelle Jones. He has also appeared in Spaceballs, Cheech and Chong's Next Movie, and commercials for Cadbury and Geico; also appeared on The Love Boat.
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Michael winslow
Early life
Winslow was born in Spokane, Washington, the son of Robert and Verdie Winslow. He attended the Lisa Maile School of Acting, Modeling and Imaging.
Winslow grew up at Fairchild Air Force Base where, according to his own account, he had few constant friends to call on. In order to pass his time, he would imitate the sounds of engines, animals, anything that made noise. Following his high school and college periods, he performed in nightclubs and theaters, where his sound imitation skills won him positive appraisal and enough money to move to and perform his act in Hollywood.
Career
His first television appearance was on The Gong Show in which he squeezed in sound-alikes of Benji the movie dog, Star Trek, and Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze". He is best known for his role as Sgt. Larvelle "Motor Mouth" Jones in the Police Academy series of movies and TV shows. In 1985, Island released a 12" of Michael Winslow titled "I Am My Own Walkman". He also appeared as a radar operator in the movie Spaceballs, in which he performs all the sound effects during his scene himself. Mel Brooks (who wrote, directed, produced, and co-starred in the film), stated that by doing so, Winslow saved the film money. Winslow is also a motivational speaker. Since the fall of 2008, Winslow has hosted the motion picture television series called "Way Back Wednesday with Winslow" on the cable superstation WGN America, which features movies mostly released in the 1980s. Michael continues to perform stand-up comedy around the globe.
Michael Winslow debuted his own iPhone and iPod Touch apps in 2010, bringing his sound effects and comedy to a mobile platform. ThatsKungFu generates Winslow's kung fu fighting sounds when the device is swung in a fighting motion. NoizeyMan, billed as the "World's Noiziest App", contains video, ringtones, sound effects, and mini games, all created by Michael Winslow.
In 2011 Michael worked with Orlando, Florida based game development studio Phyken Media on a mobile game for iOS and Android platforms entitled Wizard Ops Chapter 1, providing all the sound effects for the game. He also lent his voice on Wizard Ops Tactics, a turn based tactical game and spiritual successor to the previous game.
He was also featured in a commercial for Geico Insurance during their "we hired a celebrity" ad campaign.
Filmography
Actor
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Big Mike's Cabin (pre-production) as
Lester
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Brock's Diner vs. The Undead (pre-production) as
Pastor Steve
-
Elixir Mandragora (post-production) as
Leon
2023
Modern Arcana as
Michael Winslow
2021
Iowa Chapman and the Last Dog (Podcast Series) as
Doggo
- Iowa Chapman and the Last Dog (2021) - Doggo
2021
Todd as
Jake
2020
The Truth About Santa Claus
2020
A Wrestling Christmas Miracle as
Judge Collaway
2018
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece as
The Argonaut
2017
Killing Hasselhoff as
Michael Winslow
2016
Hospital Arrest as
Barrister Stevens
2016
2 Lava 2 Lantula! (TV Movie) as
Marty
2016
Characterz as
Police Detective
2015
Lavalantula (TV Movie) as
Marty
2015
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! (TV Movie) as
Brian 'Jonesy' Jones
2013
Gingerclown as
Stomachcrumble
2013
Blunt Movie as
Coach Al Jefferson
2009
Robodoc as
Dr. Murphy
2009
A Veteran Affair (Short) as
William
2008
Redirecting Eddie as
Vaughn (as Mike Winslow)
2008
Michael Winslow Phase 1 (TV Movie) as
Michael Winslow
2008
The Great Buck Howard as
Michael Winslow
2007
Ninjas vs. Pirates (Short) as
Voicestrumentalist
2006
Robot Chicken (TV Series short) as
Larvelle Jones
- Sausage Fest (2006) - Larvelle Jones (voice)
2005
Lenny the Wonder Dog as
John Wyndham
2005
The Biggest Fan as
Police Man
2004
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Video Game) as
Pedestrian (voice)
2003
Ed (TV Series) as
Michael Winslow
- The Movie (2003) - Michael Winslow (as Michael L. Winslow)
2002
The Proud Family (TV Series)
- A Hero for Halloween (2002) - (voice)
2002
Family Guy (TV Series) as
Michael Winslow
- Family Guy Viewer Mail #1 (2002) - Michael Winslow (voice)
2001
The Trumpet of the Swan as
Chief (voice)
2000
He Outta Be Committed as
Jeremy
1999
The Blur of Insanity as
Horner's Friend 2
1999
Michael Winslow Live as
Michael Winslow
1999
Lycanthrope as
Lee Davis
1997
Police Academy: The Series (TV Series) as
Sgt. Larvelle Jones
- Rich No More (1998) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones (credit only)
- Lend Me Your Neck (1998) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones (credit only)
- Angel on My Back (1998) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones
- Got Insurance? (1998) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones (credit only)
- Cadet of the Year (1998) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones
- Team Tack (1998) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones (credit only)
- Mr. I.Q. (1998) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones
- A Horse of Course (1998) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones (credit only)
- Karate Cops (1998) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones
- Bring Me the Turtle of Commandant Hefilfinger (1998) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones
- Dr. Hightower (1998) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones
- Lend Me Your Ears (1998) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones (credit only)
- Hoop Nightmares (1998) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones
- The Truth Ain't What It Used to Be (1998) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones
- Luke-Warm (1998) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones
- Shopping with the Enemy (1997) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones
- If I Were a Rich Cop (1997) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones (credit only)
- Les Is More (1997) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones (credit only)
- All at Sea (1997) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones
- No Sweat, Sweet (1997) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones (credit only)
- Mummy Dearest (1997) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones
- Dead Man Talking (1997) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones (credit only)
- Two Men and a Baby (1997) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones (credit only)
- Ain't Nothin' But a Hound (1997) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones (credit only)
- Put Down That Nose (1997) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones (credit only)
- Beauty Is Only Academy Deep (1997) - Sgt. Larvelle Jones
1997
The Drew Carey Show (TV Series) as
Jimi Hendrix
- Drew Gets Married (1997) - Jimi Hendrix
1995
Baywatch Nights (TV Series) as
Whistler
- 976 Ways to Say I Love You (1995) - Whistler
1994
Police Academy: Mission to Moscow as
Sgt. Jones
1993
Detective Extralarge (TV Series) as
Dumas / Maurice Dumas
- Indians (1993) - Dumas
- Operazione Condor (1993) - Dumas
- L'ombra del guerriero (1993) - Maurice Dumas
- Pioggia di diamanti (1993) - Dumas
- Doppio inganno (1993) - Dumas
- Il signore del sole (1993) - Dumas
1991
Harry and the Hendersons (TV Series) as
Chuck the Great
- Wild Things (1992) - Chuck the Great
- Pet Psychic (1991) - Chuck the Great
1991
Going Under as
Reporter
1990
New Kids on the Block (TV Series)
- Homeboys on the Range (1990) - (voice)
- The New Kids Off the Wall (1990) - (voice)
- Rewind Time (1990) - (voice)
- Overnight Success (1990) - (voice)
- New Heroes on the Block (1990) - (voice)
- Kissed, Missed 'n Double Dis't (1990) - (voice)
- Hot Dog! (1990) - (voice)
- Dis't Dream Date (1990) - (voice)
- The Legend of the Sandman (1990) - (voice)
- The New Kids on the Old Block (1990) - (voice)
- Dis't Dream Date (1990) - (voice)
- In Step- Out of Time! (1990) - (voice)
- Shiek of My Dreams (1990) - (voice)
- The New Kid in the Class (1990) - (voice)
1990
Shades of LA (TV Series) as
Lewis Delgado
- The Wrong Man (1990) - Lewis Delgado
1990
Far Out Man as
Airport Cop
1989
Think Big as
Hap
1989
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege as
Jones
1988
Zärtliche Chaoten II as
Ronny
1988
Buy & Cell as
Sly
1988
Strong Times as
Mike
1988
Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach as
Jones
1987
Zärtliche Chaoten as
Walker
1987
Spaceballs as
Radar Technician
1987
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol as
Jones
1986
The Love Boat (TV Series) as
Spencer Wilson
- Happily Ever After/Have I Got a Job for You/Mr. Smith Goes to Minikulu (1986) - Spencer Wilson
- My Stepmother, Myself/Almost Roommates/Cornerback Sneak (1986) - Spencer Wilson
- The Second Time Around/Hello, Spencer/Runaway, Go Home (1986) - Spencer Wilson
1986
Police Academy 3: Back in Training as
Sgt. Jones
1985
Starchaser: The Legend of Orin (voice, as Mike Winslow)
1985
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment as
Larvell Jones
1984
Lovelines as
J.D
1984
Grandview, U.S.A. as
Spencer
1984
Gremlins as
Mogwai / Gremlins (voice)
1984
Alphabet City as
Lippy
1984
Police Academy as
Larvell Jones
1983
Styx: Kilroy Was Here (Short) as
Jimi Hendrix (voice)
1982
Heidi's Song as
Mountain (voice, as Mike Winslow)
1982
Tag: The Assassination Game as
Gowdy
1981
Space Stars (TV Series) as
Plutem
- The Haunted Space Station (Space Ghost) (1981) - Plutem (voice, as Mike Winslow)
- Eclipse Woman (Space Ghost) (1981) - Plutem (voice, as Mike Winslow)
- City in Space (Space Ghost) (1981) - Plutem (voice, as Mike Winslow)
- Time Chase (Space Ghost) (1981) - Plutem (voice, as Mike Winslow)
- The Shadow People (Space Ghost) (1981) - Plutem (voice, as Mike Winslow)
- The Toymaker (Space Ghost) (1981) - Plutem (voice, as Mike Winslow)
- Space Spectre (Space Ghost) (1981) - Plutem (voice, as Mike Winslow)
- The Starfly (Space Ghost) (1981) - Plutem (voice, as Mike Winslow)
- The Antimatter Man (Space Ghost) (1981) - Plutem (voice, as Mike Winslow)
- The Sorceress (Space Ghost) (1981) - Plutem (voice, as Mike Winslow)
- Attack of the Space Sharks (Space Ghost) (1981) - Plutem (voice, as Mike Winslow)
1981
Irene (TV Movie) as
Michael
1981
Nice Dreams as
Superman Nut
1981
The White Shadow (TV Series) as
Lee
- Psyched Out (1981) - Lee
1981
Underground Aces as
Nate
1980
Cheech and Chong's Next Movie as
Welfare Comedian
1980
Nightside (TV Movie) as
Redlight
Writer
2018
Jimmie JJ Walker & Michael Winslow: We Are Still Here (TV Special) (written by)
2006
Michael Winslow Live at the Improv (Video) (written by)
2005
Lenny the Wonder Dog (story)
2004
Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1 (Video)
2002
Michael Winslow: Comedy Sound Slapdown! (Video) (written by)
1986
Double Trouble (Video) (written by)
Producer
2005
Lenny the Wonder Dog (executive producer)
2002
Michael Winslow: Comedy Sound Slapdown! (Video) (executive producer)
2000
Magic 4 Morons (Video) (co-executive producer)
Soundtrack
2011
Rude Tube (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Mashed 'n' Mixed (2011) - (performer: "Whole Lotta Love" - uncredited)
1998
Police Academy: The Series (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Dr. Hightower (1998) - (performer: "Y.M.C.A.")
1987
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (performer: "Citizens On Patrol")
Sound Department
-
Elixir Mandragora (foley artist) (post-production)
Thanks
2007
Rock, Scissors & Paper (Short) (thanks)
2004
Police Academy: Mission to Moscow - Underneath the Mission (Video documentary short) (special thanks)
2004
Police Academy 3: Back in Training - All Washed Up: Floating Memories (Video documentary short) (special thanks)
2004
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol - Remembering a Lofty Investigation (Video documentary short) (special thanks)
2004
Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach - Mistaken Identity: Case Reopened (Video documentary short) (special thanks)
2004
Police Academy - Behind Academy Doors: Secret Files Revealed (Video documentary short) (special thanks)
1990
Back to the Future Part III (thanks)
Self
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Un-Flappable (Documentary) (post-production) as
Self
2024
What an Institution: The Story of Police Academy (TV Mini Series documentary) (post-production) as
Self
2024
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog's Let's Make a Poop! (An SF Sketchfest Presentation) (Video) as
Self
2023
Attack of the Doc! (Documentary) as
Self
2021
LOL: Last One Laughing Germany (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Die Partycrasher (2021) - Self - Guest
- Waschbär, Kuh und Katze (2021) - Self - Guest
2021
The Black Hole (Short) as
Self (voice)
2021
America's Got Talent (TV Series documentary) as
Self / Contestant
- Auditions 7 (2021) - Self / Contestant
2021
The Grindhouse Radio (TV Series) as
Self
- GHR: Michael Winslow (2021) - Self
2021
Game Changer (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- The Substitute (2021) - Self - Guest
2020
Holey Moley (TV Series) as
Self - Distractor
- A Finale of Epic Proportions (2020) - Self - Distractor
2020
Stories & Stogies (Podcast Series) as
Self - Guest
- Modern-Day Voicestrumentalist Michael Winslow Joins the Cave! (2020) - Self - Guest
2020
The Dab Roast (TV Series) as
Guest
2020
Kim Bertrand Podcast (Podcast Series) as
Self
2019
The Very Very Best of the 70s (TV Series) as
Self - Police Academy / Self - Commentator
- Sketch Stars (2020) - Self - Police Academy
- War Movies (2020) - Self - Police Academy
- Comedy Movies (2020) - Self - Police Academy
- Famous Rides (2020) - Self - Police Academy
- Cartoons (2019) - Self - Commentator
- Catchphrases (2019) - Self - Police Academy
- Epic Movies of '72 (2019) - Self - Police Academy
- Crime Movies (2019) - Self - Police Academy
- Sci-Fi Movies (2019) - Self - Police Academy
- Stand-Up Comedians (2019) - Self - Police Academy
- Action TV Shows (2019) - Self - Police Academy
2018
Jimmie JJ Walker & Michael Winslow: We Are Still Here (TV Special) as
Self
2018
Renaissance Man (Documentary) as
Mike
2017
Hangin with Web Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Sound Off and Laugh with Michael Winslow (2017) - Self
2017
Funny How? (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Started from the Bottom (2017) - Self
2016
Go' morgen Danmark (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 20 September 2016 (2016) - Self
2016
IHeart80s Party (TV Special) as
Self
2015
De ideale wereld (TV Series) as
Self
- Lady Linn & Michael Winslow (2015) - Self
2015
The Jack and Triumph Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Triumph Comes Home (2015) - Self
2014
Gotham Comedy Live (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Host
- Michael Winslow (2014) - Self - Host
2014
Spicks and Specks (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #8.16 (2014) - Self
2013
Childrens Hospital (TV Series short) as
Self
- Spoiler Alert: Owen Gets a Perm (2013) - Self
2013
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) as
Self
- Ryan Reynolds/Bob Saget/Sam Harris/Fall Out Boy (2013) - Self
2013
What's Cooking? From the Sainsbury's Kitchen (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode #1.49 (2013) - Self - Guest
2012
Breakfast (TV Series) as
Self - Special Guest
- Episode dated 7 June 2012 (2012) - Self - Special Guest
2012
Celebrity Juice (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #7.12 (2012) - Self
2011
Phunny Business: A Black Comedy (Documentary) as
Self
2011
Daybreak (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 28 July 2011 (2011) - Self
2010
The Nite Show with Danny Cashman (TV Series) as
Self (2016) (uncredited)
2010
Tosh.0 (TV Series) as
Self
- WoW Freakout Kid (Investigation) (2010) - Self
2010
The Ha!ifax Comedy Fest (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Episode #14.6 (2010) - Self
- Episode #14.5 (2010) - Self
2009
Söndagsparty med Filip och Fredrik (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Ranelid och Gynning i ett möte (2009) - Self - Guest
2008
Quatsch Comedy Club (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Quatsch goes Christmas 2008 (2008) - Self
2008
TV total (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 6 March 2008 (2008) - Self
2006
Gylne tider (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Gylne tabber og gylne øyeblikk (2007) - Self
- Episode #3.4 (2006) - Self
2006
Michael Winslow Live at the Improv (Video) as
Self
2004
Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1 (Video) as
Self
2004
The Caribou Show (TV Series) as
Self
2004
The Daily Buzz (TV Series)
- Episode dated 24 September 2004 (2004)
2004
Police Academy: Mission to Moscow - Underneath the Mission (Video documentary short) as
Self / Sgt. Jones
2004
Police Academy 3: Back in Training - All Washed Up: Floating Memories (Video documentary short) as
Self / Sgt. Larvell Jones
2004
Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach - Mistaken Identity: Case Reopened (Video documentary short) as
Self / Sergeant Larvell Jones
2004
Police Academy - Behind Academy Doors: Secret Files Revealed (Video documentary short) as
Self / Cadet Larvell Jones
2002
Michael Winslow: Comedy Sound Slapdown! (Video) as
Self
2000
Magic 4 Morons (Video) as
Self
1997
RTL Samstag Nacht (TV Series) as
Self
- Gaby Köster/Michael Winslow (1997) - Self
1996
Be Cool About Fire Safety (Short) as
Self
1989
An Evening at the Improv (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #15.6 (1994) - Self
- Episode #4.19 (1989) - Self
1990
Just for Laughs (TV Series) as
Self
- Eat Lead (1990) - Self
1989
The Byron Allen Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.2 (1989) - Self
1989
The 3rd Annual American Comedy Awards (TV Special) as
Self
1986
Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 12 May 1989 (1989) - Self
- Episode dated 23 May 1986 (1986) - Self
1989
The Arsenio Hall Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.49 (1989) - Self
1989
The Pat Sajak Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.37 (1989) - Self
1988
The New Hollywood Squares (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 26 September 1988 (1988) - Self - Panelist
1987
Die verflixte 7 (TV Series) as
Self
- Flughafen Berlin-Tegel (1987) - Self
1987
Der grosse Preis (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.152 (1987) - Self
1986
Double Trouble (Video) as
Self
1986
Reading Rainbow (TV Series) as
Self
- Space Case (1986) - Self (voice)
1986
The 58th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Presenter
1984
Soul Train (TV Series) as
Self
- Stephanie Mills/Richard 'Dimples' Fields (1984) - Self
1983
Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 1 June 1984 (1984) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 31 May 1984 (1984) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 30 May 1984 (1984) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 29 May 1984 (1984) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 28 May 1984 (1984) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 9 December 1983 (1983) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 8 December 1983 (1983) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 7 December 1983 (1983) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 6 December 1983 (1983) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 5 December 1983 (1983) - Self - Panelist
1984
Late Night with David Letterman (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 25 April 1984 (1984) - Self
Archive Footage
2022
FRO Thizzle Reviews (TV Series) as
Self
- Police Academy (2022) - Self
2017
L'antre du Mea (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Gremlins (1984) (2017) - Self
2011
Rude Tube (TV Series) as
Self
- Mashed 'n' Mixed (2011) - Self (uncredited)
2005
Spaceballs: Storyboards to Film (Video short) as
Radar Technician (uncredited)
2004
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment - Accidental Heroes: The Best of... (Video documentary short) as
Larvell Jones (uncredited)
2004
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol - Remembering a Lofty Investigation (Video documentary short) as
Self / Sgt. Larvell Jones
2004
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege - Unholy Alliance: A Retrospective (Video documentary short) as
Jones (uncredited)
References
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