Actor · Director · Writer
Michael Ironside
Michael Ironside has worked on 185 movies and 57 TV shows, between 1976 and 2026. On Nahoko: 58 movies and 44 TV shows. Best known for Top Gun, The Machinist and Nobody.
- Born
- 12 February 1950 (76 years old)
- Birthplace
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Also known as
- Frederick Reginald Ironside, 마이클 아이언사이드, مایکل آیرونساید
- Activities
- Actor · Director · Writer · Producer
- Nationality
- Canada
- Career start
- 1976
- Children
- 2
- Education
- Riverdale Collegiate Institute, OCAD University
Known for
Where to watch
United States
90 of their 102 titles are streaming right now in United States.
Stream
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Biography
Frederick Reginald Ironside (born February 12, 1950), known professionally as Michael Ironside, is a Canadian actor. He has worked as a voice actor, producer, film director, and screenwriter in movie and television series in various Canadian and American productions. He gained early widespread recognition for his terrifying portrayal of the deadly psychic Darryl Revok in David Cronenberg's Scanners (1981) and was equally chilling as the misogynistic psychopath Colt Hawker in Visiting Hours (1982). Ironside followed that up by playing Jester in Top Gun (1986). Recently, Ironside is known for his roles as Eddie Williams in Nobody (2021) and Charles Purdy in BlackBerry (2023).
Career in figures
Career
- Active since
- 1974
- Titles on Nahoko
- 58 movies and 44 TV shows
- Main genres
- Action, Drama, Thriller
Ratings and box office
- Average rating
- ★ 5.7 IMDb
- Most voted
- Top Gun
- Box office
- $1.5B, led by Terminator Salvation ($371.4M)
Frequent collaborators
Faye Grant2 titles together
Jane Badler2 titles together
Val Kilmer2 titles together
Maria Conchita Alonso2 titles together
Clancy Brown2 titles together
Marshall Bell2 titles together
Paul Dillon2 titles together
Casper Van Dien2 titles togetherFilmography 102
2023
- Late Night with the DevilMovieMovie · as The Narrator (voice)
★ 7.0 - BlackBerryMovieMovie · as Charles Purdy
★ 7.3 - Condor's NestMovieMovie · as Agent Astakhov
★ 4.4
2022
- The DropoutTV showTV show · as Don Lucas · 2 episodes
★ 7.5
2021
- NobodyMovieMovie · as Eddie Williams
★ 7.4 - Hidden AssetsTV showTV show · as Richard Melnick · 6 episodes
★ 7.2
2020
- BloodthirstyMovieMovie · as Dr. Swan
★ 4.8
2019
- Harley QuinnTV showTV show · as Darkseid (voice) · 4 episodes
★ 8.3
2018
- BarryTV showTV show · as Andrei · 2 episodes★ 8.3
- The AlienistTV showTV show · as J. P. Morgan · 4 episodes
★ 7.7 - KnuckleballMovieMovie · as Jacob★ 5.7
- The ConventMovieMovie · as The Magistrate★ 4.2
2017
- Still/BornMovieMovie · as Dr. Neilson
★ 5.4 - RansomTV showTV show · as Freddie Woods · 3 episodes★ 6.7
2016
- This Is UsTV showTV show · as Mr. Pearson · 1 episode
★ 8.7 - Patient SevenMovieMovie · as Dr. Daniel Marcus
★ 5.0 - Tokyo TrialTV showTV show · as General Douglas MacArthur · 4 episodes
★ 7.3
2015
- Turbo KidMovieMovie · as Zeus
★ 6.7 - SynchronicityMovieMovie · as Klaus Meisner
★ 5.4 - 88MovieMovie · as Sheriff Knowles★ 4.9
2014
- The FlashTV showTV show · as Lewis Snart · 1 episode★ 7.4
- ExtraterrestrialMovieMovie · as Travis★ 5.0
- A Fighting ManMovieMovie · as Max WynnRent/Buy★ 5.5
2013
- Ice SoldiersMovieMovie · as Col. Desmond Trump★ 4.4
- StayMovieMovie · as Frank★ 5.7
2012
- VegasTV showTV show · as Porter Gainsley · 4 episodes★ 7.3
2011
- X-Men: First ClassMovieMovie · as Captain★ 7.7
2010
- JustifiedTV showTV show · as Sarno · 1 episode★ 8.6
- Hawaii Five-0TV showTV show · as Robert Castor · 1 episode★ 7.4
- Transformers PrimeTV showTV show · as Ultra Magnus (voice) · 13 episodes★ 8.1
- R.L. Stine's the Haunting HourTV showTV show · as Margolin · 2 episodes★ 7.8
2009
- Terminator SalvationMovieMovie · as General AshdownRent/Buy★ 6.5
- CommunityTV showTV show · as Colonel Archwood · 1 episode★ 8.5
- CastleTV showTV show · as Victor Racine · 1 episode★ 8.1
- HardwiredMovieMovie · as Hal
★ 4.7 - Haunting at the BeaconMovieMovie · as Oficer Ned Hutton
★ 4.6 - The ButcherMovieMovie · as Teddy Carmichael★ 5.3
2008
- SurveillanceMovieMovie · as Billings★ 6.3
- The Alphabet KillerMovieMovie · as Captain Nathan Norcross
★ 5.2
2007
- Burn NoticeTV showTV show · as Gregory Hart · 1 episode
★ 8.0
2005
- Criminal MindsTV showTV show · as John · 1 episode★ 8.1
- Masters of HorrorTV showTV show · as Mr. Chaney · 1 episode★ 7.4
- ReekerMovieMovie · as HenryRent/Buy★ 5.1
- DeepwaterMovieMovie · as Walnut
★ 5.3 - Guy XMovieMovie · as Guy X★ 5.0
2004
- The MachinistMovieMovie · as Miller★ 7.6
- Desperate HousewivesTV showTV show · as Curtis Monroe · 2 episodes★ 7.7
- Justice League UnlimitedTV showTV show · as Darkseid (voice) · 2 episodes★ 8.7
2003
- Cold CaseTV showTV show · as Commandant Murillo · 2 episodes
★ 7.7
2001
- SmallvilleTV showTV show · as Sam Lane · 3 episodes★ 7.5
- Justice LeagueTV showTV show · as Darkseid (voice) · 2 episodes★ 8.5
- The ShaftMovieMovie · as Gunter Steinberg
★ 4.7 - IgnitionMovieMovie · as Jake Russo★ 5.1
- Dead AwakeMovieMovie · as Skay★ 5.2
2000
- The Perfect StormMovieMovie · as Bob BrownRent/Buy★ 6.5
- Jackie Chan AdventuresTV showTV show · as Dragon Scout Leader (voice) · 1 episode★ 7.4
- AndromedaTV showTV show · as The Patriarch · 2 episodes★ 6.6
- Heavy Metal 2000MovieMovie · as Tyler (voice)★ 5.4
- NurembergTV showTV show · as Colonel Burton Andrus · 2 episodes★ 7.3
- Crime + Punishment in SuburbiaMovieMovie · as Fred Skolnick★ 5.8
- The DistrictTV showTV show · as Dmitri Putin · 2 episodes
★ 7.2
1999
- The Omega CodeMovieMovie · as Dominic★ 3.6
1998
- Desert BlueMovieMovie · as Agent Frank Bellows★ 6.1
1997
- Starship TroopersMovieMovie · as Lieutenant Jean Rasczak★ 7.3
- Stargate SG-1TV showTV show · as Seevis · 1 episode★ 8.4
- The New Batman AdventuresTV showTV show · as 80's Batman (voice) · 1 episode★ 8.4
- Chicago CabMovieMovie · as Al★ 6.4
1996
- Superman: The Animated SeriesTV showTV show · as Darkseid (voice) · 7 episodes★ 8.1
1995
- Major PayneMovieMovie · as Lt. Colonel Stone★ 6.3
- The Outer LimitsTV showTV show · as Ambassador Prosser / Gen. Quince · 1 episode★ 7.7
1994
- ERTV showTV show · as William Swift · 6 episodes★ 7.9
- The Next Karate KidMovieMovie · as Dugan★ 4.6
- The Glass ShieldMovieMovie · as Det. Gene Baker★ 6.1
- Save MeMovieMovie · as Oliver★ 4.2
1993
- Free WillyMovieMovie · as DialRent/Buy★ 6.1
- Walker, Texas RangerTV showTV show · as Nolan Pierce · 4 episodes★ 5.7
- SeaQuest 2032TV showTV show · as Captain Oliver Hudson · 13 episodes
★ 6.7
1992
- GuncrazyMovieMovie · as Mr. Kincaid★ 5.5
- The VagrantMovieMovie · as Lt. Ralf Barfuss★ 5.8
1991
- Highlander II: The QuickeningMovieMovie · as Gen. Katana★ 4.2
- McBainMovieMovie · as Frank Bruce★ 4.9
- Neon CityMovieMovie · as Harry M. Stark★ 5.3
1990
- Total RecallMovieMovie · as Richter★ 7.5
1989
- Tales from the CryptTV showTV show · as Sergeant Burrows / Jerry · 1 episode★ 8.0
1988
- WatchersMovieMovie · as Lem Johnson★ 5.4
1987
- Extreme PrejudiceMovieMovie · as Major Paul HackettRent/Buy★ 6.7
- Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night IIMovieMovie · as Bill Nordham★ 5.8
1986
- Top GunMovieMovie · as Jester★ 7.0
- Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is CallingMovieMovie · as Detective Lawrence★ 6.4
1985
- The Falcon and the SnowmanMovieMovie · as FBI Agent★ 6.8
- Alfred Hitchcock PresentsTV showTV show · as Lt. Rick Muldoon · 1 episode★ 7.7
- The Ray Bradbury TheaterTV showTV show · as William Acton · 1 episode★ 7.3
1984
- VTV showTV show · as Ham Tyler · 12 episodesRent/Buy★ 7.3
- V: The Final BattleTV showTV show · as Ham Tyler · 3 episodes★ 7.7
1983
- The A-TeamTV showTV show · as Miler Crane · 1 episode★ 7.5
- VTV showTV show · as Ham Tyler★ 7.8
- Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden ZoneMovieMovie · as OverDog★ 5.5
- The HitchhikerTV showTV show · as Sheriff Lee · 1 episode★ 6.7
1982
- Visiting HoursMovieMovie · as Colt Hawker★ 5.7
1981
- ScannersMovieMovie · as Darryl Revok★ 6.7
1979
- The Littlest HoboTV showTV show · as Bill · 1 episode★ 7.7
1978
- High-Ballin'MovieMovie · as Butch★ 5.6
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2026
- AshesMovieMovie · as Uncle
- Crash LandMovieMovie · as Monty
- MarrowMovieMovie · as Dr. Jonathan Myers
2025
- 1242: Gateway to the WestMovieMovie · as themselves
- Talking About the SkyMovieMovie · as Officer Alfred Henry(voz)
- This Too Shall PassMovieMovie · as Officer Shultz
2024
- The Jester from TransylvaniaMovieMovie · as Charles Pennington
2023
- Barfuss, HomicideMovieMovie · as themselves
- ConfessionMovieMovie
- In Action with Michael IronsideMovieMovie · as themselves
- The Family CircusMovieMovie · as The Cop
2022
- Dracula: The Original Living VampireMovieMovie · as Dr. Jack Seward
- Pumpkin EverythingMovieMovie · as Tom
- The Fight MachineMovieMovie · as Lou
- Tin CanMovieMovie · as Wayne
2021
- American DesertMovieMovie · as Uncle Bill
- Skipping StonesMovieMovie · as Mr. Travers
2018
- AlterscapeMovieMovie · as Dr. Julian Loro
- AtropaTV showTV show · as Captain Schreiber · 1 episode
- HellmingtonMovieMovie · as Rupert Woodhouse
- The DetectivesTV showTV show · as Detective Mark Anstey · 1 episode
2017
- Lucky's TreasureMovieMovie · as Henry Landis
- Stegman Is DeadMovieMovie · as Don
- The Greatest Show on TurfMovieMovie · as themselves
- The HarrowingMovieMovie · as Lt. Logan
- The Space BetweenMovieMovie · as Nick
- Tokyo TrialMovieMovie · as Gen. Douglas MacArthur
2016
- Children of the FallMovieMovie · as Sam
- ElementMovieMovie · as Joe
- The EncounterTV showTV show · as Maximum Mike · 1 episode
2015
- Bloody Wasteland: The Making of Turbo KidMovieMovie
- California WinterMovieMovie · as Sheriff Hillman
- DesecratedMovieMovie · as Tom McClain
- Sean Connery: In His Own WordsMovieMovie · as themselves
- The Sin SeerMovieMovie · as Alexander Rachet
2014
- Mental SaboteurMovieMovie · as themselves
- Stan Lee's Mighty 7MovieMovie · as Xanar (voice)
2013
- 6:14MovieMovie · as Warden
- Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters - Predacons RisingMovieMovie · as Ultra Magnus (voice)
2012
- All God's ChildrenMovieMovie · as Peter
- Burden of EvilMovieMovie · as Senator Pitfield
2011
- Conduct UnbecomingMovieMovie · as Col. Dodd
- Dark Rising 2: Summer Strikes BackMovieMovie · as Col. Haggard
- TransgressionMovieMovie · as Matthew
2010
- Beneath the BlueMovieMovie · as Blaine
- Dark ProphecyMovieMovie · as Tom Riggins
- EvaMovieMovie · as Alfonse
- Lake Placid 3MovieMovie · as Sheriff Tony Willinger
- The Bannen WayTV showTV show · as Chief Bannen · 16 episodes
- The Bannen WayMovieMovie · as Chief Bannen
2009
- The JazzmanMovieMovie · as Bernie Kaddly
2008
- MutantsMovieMovie · as Colonal Gauge
- Storm CellMovieMovie · as James
- The Terrorist Next DoorMovieMovie · as Wade
2006
- 1st BiteMovieMovie · as Theo
- Disaster Zone: Volcano in New YorkMovieMovie · as Levering
- The V WordMovieMovie · as Mr. Chaney
- The VeteranMovieMovie · as Mark 'Doc' Jordan
2005
- BloodsuckersMovieMovie · as Muco
- Young BladesTV showTV show
2004
- Danger Zone: The Making of Top GunMovieMovie · as themselves
- Medical InvestigationTV showTV show · as Ben Graybridge · 1 episode
- The FailuresMovieMovie · as Depressor
- The Red Phone: CheckmateMovieMovie · as Bremer
2003
- Hemingway vs. CallaghanMovieMovie · as Harry
- Maximum VelocityMovieMovie · as General Amberson
- The Last Chapter: The War ContinuesTV showTV show · as Bob Durelle · 6 episodes
2002
- Death from Above: The Making of 'Starship Troopers'MovieMovie · as themselves
- Fairytales and PornographyMovieMovie · as Justice Coulton
- Fallen AngelsMovieMovie · as Sheriff Ed Rooney
- The Last ChapterTV showTV show · as Bob Durelle · 7 episodes
2001
- Cause Of DeathMovieMovie · as Jonas Phifer
- Children of the Corn: RevelationMovieMovie · as Priest
- Extreme HonorMovieMovie · as Baker
- Jett Jackson: The MovieMovieMovie · as Dr. Kragg
- MindstormMovieMovie · as Senator Bill Armitage
- SoulkeeperMovieMovie · as Voice of Mr.M (voice) (uncredited)
- The Red Phone: ManhuntMovieMovie · as Section Chief
2000
- Borderline NormalMovieMovie · as Coach Rehmer
1999
- A Twist of FaithMovieMovie · as Alex Hunt
- Black LightMovieMovie · as Inspector Frank Schumann
- Question of PrivilegeMovieMovie · as Lt. Robert Ingram
- Southern CrossMovieMovie · as Garrison Carver
- The ArrangementMovieMovie · as Det. Francis John 'Jack' Connor · Director · Writer
1998
- CaptiveMovieMovie · as Detective Briscoe
- Cold SquadTV showTV show
- Death Row: The TournamentMovieMovie · as The Judge
- Going to Kansas CityMovieMovie · as Mike Malone
- Ivory TowerMovieMovie · as Marshall Wallace
- Johnny 2.0MovieMovie · as Frank Donahue
- One of Our OwnMovieMovie · as Det. Jack Cooper
- Voyage of TerrorMovieMovie · as McBride
1997
- Cold Night Into DawnMovieMovie · as Frank Parr
- The ArrowTV showTV show · as CIA Director · 2 episodes
- The ArrowMovieMovie · as CIA Director
1996
- FX: The SeriesTV showTV show · as Montree · 1 episode
- One Way OutMovieMovie · as Walt
- Portraits of a KillerMovieMovie · as Sgt. Ernie Hansen
- TerminalMovieMovie · as Sterling Rombauer
- The Destiny of Marty FineMovieMovie · as Mr. Capelli
- Too Fast Too YoungMovieMovie · as Capt. Floyd Anderson
1995
- BoltMovieMovie · as Billy Niles
- Kids of the Round TableMovieMovie · as Butch Scarsdale
- Red Scorpion 2MovieMovie · as Col. West
- The Killing MachineMovieMovie · as Mr. Green
1994
- Dead Man's RevengeMovieMovie · as Luck Hatcher
- Forced to KillMovieMovie · as Sheriff Wilson
- Fortunes of WarMovieMovie · as Carl Pimmler
- Probable CauseMovieMovie · as Gary Yanuck · Executive producer
- Red Sun RisingMovieMovie · as Capt. Meisler
- Tokyo CowboyMovieMovie · as Lyle
1993
- Father HoodMovieMovie · as Jerry
- Marked for MurderMovieMovie · as Bats O'Bannion
- Night TrapMovieMovie · as Bishop
- Point of ImpactMovieMovie · as Roberto Largo
- Sweet KillingMovieMovie · as Inspector Garcia
1992
- Black IceMovieMovie · as Quinn
- Cafe RomeoMovieMovie · as Natino
- Killer ImageMovieMovie · as Luther Kane
1991
- ChaindanceMovieMovie · as J.T. Blake · Writer · Executive producer
- Deadly SurveillanceMovieMovie · as Fender
- Drop Dead GorgeousMovieMovie · as Asylum Interrogator (uncredited)
- PaybackMovieMovie · as Sheriff Pete
1990
- Destiny To OrderMovieMovie · as Kenrick
1989
- Hostile TakeoverMovieMovie · as Larry Gaylord
- MindfieldMovieMovie · as Kellen O'Reilly
- Murder by NightMovieMovie · as Det. Carl Madsen
1987
- Ford: The Man and the MachineMovieMovie · as Harry Bennett
- Nowhere to HideMovieMovie · as Ben
- Race for the BombTV showTV show · as Werner Heisenberg · 3 episodes
1985
- Murder in SpaceMovieMovie · as Capt. Neal Braddock
- The CapMovieMovie · as Dad
1984
- Best RevengeMovieMovie · as Dealer
- The SurrogateMovieMovie · as George Kyber
1983
- American NightmareMovieMovie · as Sgt. Skylar (as Mike Ironside)
- Cross CountryMovieMovie · as Det. Sgt. Roersch
- The Sins of Dorian GrayMovieMovie · as Alan Campbell
1982
- Off Your RockerMovieMovie · as Victor
1981
- Clown WhiteMovieMovie · as Max
- SurfacingMovieMovie · as Wayne
- SuzanneMovieMovie · as Jimmy
1980
- Coming Out AliveMovieMovie · as Gateway
- Double NegativeMovieMovie · as Edgar
1979
- Stone Cold DeadMovieMovie · as Murdered Police Detective
- Summer's ChildrenMovieMovie · as Pimp
- The Family ManMovieMovie · as Bartender
1978
- I, MaureenMovieMovie · as Dr. Paul Oswald
- Power PlayMovieMovie · as Torturer
1977
- Outrageous!MovieMovie · as Drunk
1976
- For the RecordTV showTV show
1974
- The Ottawa ValleyMovieMovie · as Soldier on train (uncredited)