--- name: "Michael Biehn" canonical: "https://film.one/person/michael-biehn" fi1m_id: "michael-biehn" imdb_id: "nm0000299" tmdb_id: 2712 wikidata_id: "Q241510" roles: ["Actor"] born: "31 July 1956" reviewed_on_fi1m: 8 average_fi1m_score: 78 average_as: "actor" average_over: 7 updated: "2026-09-24T07:09:57.993226+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Michael Biehn ## Identity Michael Biehn - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/michael-biehn - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** michael-biehn - **IMDb ID:** nm0000299 - **TMDB ID:** 2712 - **Wikidata ID:** Q241510 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Biehn, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q241510, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000299/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/2712 Actor. Born 31 July 1956 in Anniston, Alabama, USA. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 31 July 1956, Anniston, Alabama, USA - **Active:** 1981–present - **Also known as:** Michael Connell Biehn, مایکل بین, Майкл Коннелл Бін - **Titles on Fi1m:** 8: 7 acting, 1 other - **Frequently works with:** [Gale Anne Hurd](https://film.one/person/gale-anne-hurd.md), [James Cameron](https://film.one/person/james-cameron.md), [Ed Harris](https://film.one/person/ed-harris.md), [Lance Henriksen](https://film.one/person/lance-henriksen.md) - **Average Fi1m score:** 78, as actor, over 7 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1970s 76 (1), 1980s 84 (4), 1990s 78 (1), 2020s 65 (2) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 76 to 72 across 6 titles - **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 1 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 1 of 6 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Thriller 6, Action 5, Science Fiction 4, Adventure 2, Animation 1, Crime 1 - **Screen time:** 12 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $690m across 5 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Biehn, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q241510, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000299/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/2712 ## Streaming the US now - **Disney+:** [*Predator: Killer of Killers*](https://film.one/film/predator-killer-of-killers.md) (72), [*The Abyss*](https://film.one/film/the-abyss.md) (71) - **Apple TV:** [*Aliens*](https://film.one/film/aliens.md) (91) - **AMC+:** [*The Terminator*](https://film.one/film/the-terminator.md) (88) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on Michael Biehn > Michael Biehn is at his best playing men trained to cope with danger who still seem capable of being hurt. We rate him for that vulnerability, especially in James Cameron's films; the repeated uniforms can obscure how much he contributes. In *Aliens* (1986), Michael Biehn's Corporal Hicks looks capable without looking invulnerable. We felt reassured by him because his competence came with enough vulnerability to make him someone worth worrying about. Sigourney Weaver's Ripley gives James Cameron's film its human centre, and Biehn does not need to compete with her. Some of the marines are scarcely more than types; Hicks benefits from Biehn's willingness to let a soldier seem fallible. He makes us want this particular man to get through the danger. Cameron is the director who makes the strongest case for Biehn, beginning with his breakthrough as Kyle Reese in *The Terminator* (1984). Their three films together include *The Abyss* (1989), which casts him as the unstable antagonist Lieutenant Hiram Coffey. Coffey allows his intensity to become threatening, a useful change from the competent Hicks. These parts ask for more than someone who looks qualified to carry a weapon. The 1990s brought supporting work, including Johnny Ringo in *Tombstone* (1993) and Commander Charles Anderson in Michael Bay's *The Rock* (1996). We like *The Rock* for its willingness to be loud, implausible and entertaining, though its editing sometimes makes the action harder to follow than it should be. Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage and Ed Harris supply much of the pleasure; it would be misleading to sell it chiefly as a Biehn film. Anderson does, however, belong to the pattern of military and law-enforcement parts that came to define his casting. That repetition can make Biehn seem a narrower actor than the Cameron films suggest. The caveat is worth keeping in mind: being convincing in uniform is not, by itself, enough to make a part interesting. His physical presence is useful, but Hicks stays with us because we can worry about the man as well as trust his judgement. Start with *Aliens* for that performance, and let Weaver remain the centre of attention. ## Biography Michael Connell Biehn is an American actor. He was born on 31 July 1956 in Anniston, Alabama, and attended the drama programme at the University of Arizona before moving to Hollywood to pursue acting. Biehn is known for his roles in several films directed by James Cameron, including Kyle Reese in *The Terminator* (1984) and Corporal Dwayne Hicks in *Aliens* (1986). He played Commander Charles Anderson in *The Rock* (1996) and Johnny Ringo in *Tombstone* (1993). Other credits include *The Abyss* (1989) and *Planet Terror* (2007). On television he has appeared in series such as *The Magnificent Seven* (1998–2000) and *The Mandalorian* (2019). *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.* ## On Fi1m (8) ### Performed in (7) — the average rests on these - *Onslaught* (2026), Fi1m 58, as Baylor — [page](https://film.one/film/onslaught.md) - *Predator: Killer of Killers* (2025), Fi1m 72, as Vandy (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/predator-killer-of-killers.md) - *The Rock* (1996), Fi1m 78, as Commander Charles Anderson — [page](https://film.one/film/the-rock.md) - *The Abyss* (1989), Fi1m 71, as Lieutenant Hiram Coffey — [page](https://film.one/film/the-abyss.md) - *Aliens* (1986), Fi1m 91, as Corporal Hicks — [page](https://film.one/film/aliens.md) - *The Terminator* (1984), Fi1m 88, as Kyle Reese — [page](https://film.one/film/the-terminator.md) - *Hill Street Blues* (1981), Fi1m 86, Actor — [page](https://film.one/tv/hill-street-blues.md) ### Also credited (1) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited - *Grease* (1978), Fi1m 76, as Mike (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/grease.md) ## Complete filmography (111) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Onslaught* (2026), as Baylor — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/onslaught.md) - *Predator: Killer of Killers* (2025), as Vandy (voice) — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/predator-killer-of-killers.md) - *Rippy* (2024), as Uncle Schmitty - *The Lockdown* (2024), as Max Hightower - *Terminator: Hunter Killer* (2021), as Kyle Reese (voice) (archive footage) - *Law & Order: Organized Crime* (2021), series, as David Carver - *Red Handed* (2020), as Reynolds - *Killer Weekend* (2020), as Dr. Carol · Executive Producer - *The Mandalorian* (2019), series, as Lang — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-mandalorian.md) - *Altered Perception* (2018), Executive Producer - *She Rises* (2017), as Daddy Longlegs · Executive Producer - *Fetish Factory* (2017), Executive Producer - *The Shadow Effect* (2017), as Sheriff Hodge - *Psychophonia* (2016), Executive Producer - *The Night Visitor 2: Heather's Story* (2016), as Agent Walker - *The Night Visitor* (2015), as Agent Walker · Executive Producer - *The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power* (2015), as King Yannick - *Hidden in the Woods* (2014), as Oscar Crocker · Producer - *The Girl* (2014), as Father · Executive Producer - *Mindless* (2014), Executive Producer - *Tapped Out* (2014), as Reggie - *The Legend of DarkHorse County* (2014), as Future Jon Ford - *Treachery* (2013), as Henry - *Sushi Girl* (2012), as Mike - *Metal Hurlant Chronicles* (2012), series, as Shérif Biehn - *Among Friends* (2012), as Actor in hallucination scene - *The Divide* (2012), as Mickey - *From Darkness* (2011), as Agent Doug Albright - *Yellow Rock* (2011), as Tom Hanner - *Jacob* (2011), as Lawrence Kell - *Puncture* (2011), as Red - *The Victim* (2011), as Kyle · Director, Screenplay - *Take Me Home Tonight* (2011), as Bill Franklin - *The Walking Dead* (2010), series, as Ian — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-walking-dead.md) - *Bereavement* (2010), as Jonathan Miller - *The Blood Bond* (2010), as John Tremayne · Director, Screenplay - *Psych:9* (2010), as Det. Marling - *Dark Blue* (2009), series, as Lt. Jay Frye - *Streets of Blood* (2009), as Agent Brown - *Saving Grace B. Jones* (2009), as Landy Bretthorst - *Stiletto* (2008), as Lee - *They Wait* (2007), as O'Connell - *Planet Terror* (2007), as Sheriff Hague - *Grindhouse* (2007), as Sheriff Hague (segment "Planet Terror") - *Spin* (2007), as Tony Russo - *The Insatiable* (2006), as Strickland - *The Legend of Butch & Sundance* (2006), as Mike Cassidy - *Dragon Squad* (2005), as Petros Angelo - *Havoc* (2005), as Stuart Lang - *Criminal Minds* (2005), series, as Detective Ron Fullwood — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/tv/criminal-minds.md) - *Hawaii* (2004), series, as Sean Harrison - *Borderline* (2002), as Det. Macy Kobacek - *Adventure Inc.* (2002), series, as Judson Cross - *Clockstoppers* (2002), as Henry Gates - *Law & Order: Criminal Intent* (2001), series, as Leland Dockerty - *Megiddo: The Omega Code 2* (2001), as David Alexander - *The Art of War* (2000), as Robert Bly - *Cherry Falls* (2000), as Sherrif Brent Marken - *Chain of Command* (2000), as Craig Thornton - *Silver Wolf* (1999), as Roy McLean - *Susan's Plan* (1998), as Bill - *American Dragons* (1998), as Detective Tony Luca - *The Magnificent Seven* (1998), series, as Chris Larabee - *The Ride* (1997), as Smokey Banks - *Dead Men Can't Dance* (1997), as Robert Hart - *Asteroid* (1997), as FEMA Director Jack Wallach - *Asteroid* (1997), series, as Jack Wallach - *Mojave Moon* (1996), as Boyd - *The Rock* (1996), as Commander Charles Anderson — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/the-rock.md) - *Conundrum* (1996), as Det. Stash Horvak - *Jade* (1995), as Bob Hargrove - *Blood of the Hunter* (1995), as Philip Thorton / Blake - *In the Kingdom of the Blind, the Man with One Eye Is King* (1995), as Jackie Ryan - *Breach of Trust* (1995), as Casey Woods - *Deep Red* (1994), as Joe Keyes - *Tombstone* (1993), as Johnny Ringo - *Deadfall* (1993), as Joe Donan - *Strapped* (1993), as Matthew McRae - *A Taste for Killing* (1992), as Bo Landry - *K2* (1991), as Taylor Brooks - *Timebomb* (1991), as Eddy Kay / Oliver Dykstra - *Navy Seals* (1990), as Lt. James Curran - *The Abyss* (1989), as Lieutenant Hiram Coffey — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/the-abyss.md) - *In a Shallow Grave* (1988), as Garnet Montrose - *The Seventh Sign* (1988), as Russell Quinn - *Martini Ranch: Reach* (1988), Thanks - *Rampage* (1987), as Anthony Fraser - *Aliens* (1986), as Corporal Hicks — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/film/aliens.md) - *Deadly Intentions* (1985), as Dr. Charles Raynor - *Die Nacht aus Blei* (1985), as Eseleine - *The Terminator* (1984), as Kyle Reese — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/the-terminator.md) - *The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian* (1984), as Sébastien - *China Rose* (1983), as Daniel Allen - *The Lords of Discipline* (1983), as John Alexander - *American Playhouse* (1982), series, as Garnet Montrose - *The Fan* (1981), as Douglas Breen - *Hill Street Blues* (1981), series, Actor — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/hill-street-blues.md) - *Hog Wild* (1980), as Tim Warner - *The Paradise Connection* (1979), as Larry DeWitt - *A Fire in the Sky* (1978), as Tom Rearden - *Zuma Beach* (1978), as J.D. - *Grease* (1978), as Mike (uncredited) — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/grease.md) - *The Runaways* (1978), series, as Mark Johnson - *No Prince for My Cinderella* (1978), as Mark Johnson - *Coach* (1978), as Jack - *Logan's Run* (1977), series, as Sandman - *James at 15* (1977), as Tony - *Family* (1976), series, as Jake - *ABC Afterschool Special* (1972), series, as Seth - *The Dark Forest*, as Peter - *The Kellys*, Actor ## Gallery - ![Michael Biehn](https://film.one/media/person/86942/gallery-fcbd9b4056d0.jpg) Michael Biehn — Nightscream, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/be/8.23.12MichaelBiehnByLuigiNovi1.jpg/1280px-8.23.12MichaelBiehnByLuigiNovi1.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Bill Paxton, James Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd, Sigourney Weaver, Paul Reiser, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn and Lance Henriksen speaking at the 2016 San Diego Comic C](https://film.one/media/person/86942/gallery-d8e87e591f04.jpg) Bill Paxton, James Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd, Sigourney Weaver, Paul Reiser, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn and Lance Henriksen speaking at the 2016 San Diego Comic C — Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a7/Bill_Paxton%2C_James_Cameron%2C_Gale_Anne_Hurd%2C_Sigourney_Weaver%2C_Paul_Reiser%2C_Carrie_Henn%2C_Michael_Biehn_%26_Lance_Henriksen_%2828541719791%29.jpg/1280px-Bill_Paxton%2C_James_Cameron%2C_Gale_Anne_Hurd%2C_Sigourney_Weaver%2C_Paul_Reiser%2C_Carrie_Henn%2C_Michael_Biehn_%26_Lance_Henriksen_%2828541719791%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![James Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd, Sigourney Weaver, Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser and Carrie Henn speaking at the 2016 San Diego Comic C](https://film.one/media/person/86942/gallery-960539737fb2.jpg) James Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd, Sigourney Weaver, Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser and Carrie Henn speaking at the 2016 San Diego Comic C — Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/85/James_Cameron%2C_Gale_Anne_Hurd%2C_Sigourney_Weaver%2C_Bill_Paxton%2C_Lance_Henriksen%2C_Michael_Biehn%2C_Paul_Reiser_%26_Carrie_Henn_%2828620671595%29.jpg/1280px-James_Cameron%2C_Gale_Anne_Hurd%2C_Sigourney_Weaver%2C_Bill_Paxton%2C_Lance_Henriksen%2C_Michael_Biehn%2C_Paul_Reiser_%26_Carrie_Henn_%2828620671595%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Lance Henriksen, Michael Biehn and Paul Reiser speaking at the 2016 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Aliens: 30th Anniversary", at the San Diego Conventi](https://film.one/media/person/86942/gallery-89e5e36c7cd1.jpg) Lance Henriksen, Michael Biehn and Paul Reiser speaking at the 2016 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Aliens: 30th Anniversary", at the San Diego Conventi — Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/Lance_Henriksen%2C_Michael_Biehn_%26_Paul_Reiser_%2828335756830%29.jpg/1280px-Lance_Henriksen%2C_Michael_Biehn_%26_Paul_Reiser_%2828335756830%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Michael Biehn](https://film.one/media/person/86942/gallery-7cba5680414e.jpg) Michael Biehn — Image via TMDB - ![Michael Biehn](https://film.one/media/person/86942/gallery-886596dac286.jpg) Michael Biehn — Image via TMDB - ![Michael Biehn at the Chiller Theatre Expo in 2014](https://film.one/media/person/86942/gallery-b39bbec753c7.jpg) Michael Biehn at the Chiller Theatre Expo in 2014 — Rob DiCaterino from Clifton, NJ, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cb/Michael_Biehn_%2815033509934%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Michael Biehn speaking at the 2016 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Aliens: 30th Anniversary", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Californi](https://film.one/media/person/86942/gallery-fd4ece31e66d.jpg) Michael Biehn speaking at the 2016 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Aliens: 30th Anniversary", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Californi — Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ad/Michael_Biehn_%2828336084840%29.jpg/1280px-Michael_Biehn_%2828336084840%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) ## Awards ### Other awards — 1 won - Time Machine Award 2011: Time Machine Award (won) *From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.* --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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