Biography

Michael Pare

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Michael Pare who was on the wrestling team in high school is one of the most successful and well-known actors in the industry. He is famous for his roles in Hope Floats, The Lincoln Lawyer, Heart of America, Gone, Into the Sun, and Bad Moon.

Short Bio-Wiki: Life Before Success

American actor Pare was born Michael Kevin Pare on October 9, 1958, in Brooklyn New York. At the time of this writing, his age is and his height is 6 feet 1 inch. 

His parents, Joan Pare and Francis were owners of print shops. He has altogether nine siblings; six sisters and three brothers. 

At the age of 5, Michael lost his father who died from leukemia. After that, he started working as a chef in New York City. He then met talent agent Yuvette Bikoff who cajole him to try his luck in acting.

What Is Michael Pare's Net Worth?

As for Celebrity Net Worth, Michael Pare is worth $2 million similar to Tara Elders. So far, he has almost 200 acting credits under his name. 

The 64-year-old made his acting debut with the 1981 film Crazy Times. The following year, he earned huge popularity for his performance in the series The Greatest American Hero (1981–1983). In the show, he starred as Tony Villicana alongside William Katt, Robert Culp, Connie Sellecca, and Faye Grant.

CAPTION: Eddie and the Cruisers actor Michael Pare SOURCE: Instagram @michaelpare44

Some of his notable movies include Eddie and the Cruisers ( budget $5 million, box office $4.7 million), The Philadelphia Experiment (box office $8,103,330), Streets of Fire, Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (budget $5 million, box office 536,50), Into the Sun, Raging Angels, and Bad Moon ($7 million).

Furthermore, Michael is also a part of TV shows and films like Houston Knights, Starhunter, South Beach, Dogwood Pass, Instant Justice, Sunset Heat, Deadly Heroes, The Virgin Suicides, Sanctimony, Blackwoods, Heart of America, The Lincoln Lawyer, Assault on Wall Street, and Sicilian Vampire.

Eddie and the Cruisers is not a true story but was based on a novel by P.F. Kluge. The movie featured John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band, who achieved mainstream success in the 1980s. Despite this, many people believed it to be a true story due to the lack of internet access at the time

Married Thrice: Who Is His Current Wife?

Pare's current wife Marjolein Booy is a former fashion model. The couple exchanged wedding vows on March 21, 1992. Together, the duo has a child. 

The Greatest American Hero star was previously married to Spanish actress Marisa Pare (1986-1988). In 1980, he tied the knot with American film producer Lisa Katselas. Later, in 1982, the duo divorced.

Does Michael Pare Sing?

Michael Pare does not sing in Eddie and the Cruisers. He lip-syncs to John Cafferty's singing. However, Michael Pare has recorded an album of his own and plays guitar.

Michael Pare has released several songs, including "On the Dark Side" from Eddie and the Cruisers, as well as tracks from The Hunger, Raging Angels, and other albums. He also has tracks available on SoundCloud.

Is Michael Pare Still Acting?

There is no stopping the acting career of Pare who has been actively working and contributing to the film industry. In 2022, he has appeared in more than ten projects of which some are Twisted Vines, Nix, and Pig Killer.

Furthermore, there are thirty-two upcoming projects of Pare striving to entertain his fans through his brilliant acting. Some of his upcoming projects are End of Loyalty, Wrongful Death, and K-Town.

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