--- name: "Michael Papajohn" canonical: "https://film.one/person/michael-papajohn" fi1m_id: "michael-papajohn" imdb_id: "nm0660244" tmdb_id: 20582 wikidata_id: "Q948751" roles: ["Actor"] born: "7 November 1964" reviewed_on_fi1m: 20 average_fi1m_score: 66 average_as: "actor" average_over: 17 updated: "2026-10-05T03:00:13.288428+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 Papajohn ## Identity Michael Papajohn - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/michael-papajohn - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** michael-papajohn - **IMDb ID:** nm0660244 - **TMDB ID:** 20582 - **Wikidata ID:** Q948751 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Papajohn, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q948751, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0660244/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/20582 Actor. Born 7 November 1964 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 7 November 1964, Birmingham, Alabama, USA - **Active:** 1990–present - **Titles on Fi1m:** 20: 17 acting, 3 other - **Average Fi1m score:** 66, as actor, over 17 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 68 (4), 2000s 63 (9), 2010s 70 (6), 2020s 71 (1) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 66 to 63 across 17 titles - **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 9 at 60–79, 5 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 1 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Action 12, Science Fiction 9, Thriller 9, Drama 6, Adventure 5, Crime 2 - **Screen time:** 33 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $7,096m across 16 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Papajohn, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q948751, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0660244/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/20582 ## Coming up - *Silt* (2026-10-31), as Sheriff Thatcher ## Streaming the US now - **The Roku Channel:** [*Eraser*](https://film.one/film/eraser.md) (58) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Biography Michael Papajohn is an American actor and stuntman. Born on 7 November 1964 in Birmingham, Alabama, he played college baseball for the LSU Tigers before entering the film industry. He began as a stunt performer while at university, doubling for Dennis Quaid in *Everybody's All-American* (1988). Papajohn has appeared in numerous films, including *Eraser* (1996) as Schiff, *Spider-Man* (2002) as a carjacker, *Spider-Man 3* (2007) as Dennis Carradine, *The Longest Yard* (2005) as Guard Papajohn, and uncredited roles in *Jurassic World* (2015) and *The Dark Knight Rises* (2012). He has also worked as a stuntman on films such as *The Waterboy* (1998). *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, michaelpapajohn.com.* ## On Fi1m (20) ### Performed in (17) — the average rests on these - *The Iron Claw* (2023), Fi1m 71, as Olympic Coach — [page](https://film.one/film/the-iron-claw.md) - *Jurassic World* (2015), Fi1m 60, as InGen Contractor — [page](https://film.one/film/jurassic-world.md) - *Dawn of the Planet of the Apes* (2014), Fi1m 78, as Cannon-Gunner — [page](https://film.one/film/dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apes.md) - *Nightcrawler* (2014), Fi1m 85, as Security Guard — [page](https://film.one/film/nightcrawler.md) - *Selma* (2014), Fi1m 84, as Major Cloud — [page](https://film.one/film/selma.md) - *The Bourne Legacy* (2012), Fi1m 54, as Larry Hooper — [page](https://film.one/film/the-bourne-legacy.md) - *Terminator Salvation* (2009), Fi1m 49, as Carnahan — [page](https://film.one/film/terminator-salvation.md) - *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen* (2009), Fi1m 34, as Cal — [page](https://film.one/film/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen.md) - *Spider-Man 3* (2007), Fi1m 55, as Dennis Carradine / Carjacker — [page](https://film.one/film/spider-man-3.md) - *Hulk* (2003), Fi1m 72, as Technician — [page](https://film.one/film/hulk.md) - *Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines* (2003), Fi1m 61, as Paramedic #1 — [page](https://film.one/film/terminator-3-rise-of-the-machines.md) - *Spider-Man* (2002), Fi1m 78, as Carjacker — [page](https://film.one/film/spider-man.md) - *The Shield* (2002), Fi1m 84, as Mike Winston — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-shield.md) - *Charlie's Angels* (2000), Fi1m 68, as Bathroom Thug — [page](https://film.one/film/charlies-angels.md) - *Eraser* (1996), Fi1m 58, as Schiff — [page](https://film.one/film/eraser.md) - *The Last Boy Scout* (1991), Fi1m 73, as Hitman — [page](https://film.one/film/the-last-boy-scout.md) - *Predator 2* (1990), Fi1m 63, as Subway Gang — [page](https://film.one/film/predator-2.md) ### Also credited (3) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited - *Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom* (2018), Fi1m 58, as InGen Contractor (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/jurassic-world-fallen-kingdom.md) - *Live Free or Die Hard* (2007), Fi1m 65, as Gabriel's Henchman (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/live-free-or-die-hard.md) - *Starship Troopers* (1997), Fi1m 79, as Dead Trooper (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/starship-troopers.md) ## Complete filmography (118) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Silt* (2026), as Sheriff Thatcher - *Long Time Listener* (2026), Stunt Coordinator - *Happy Gilmore 2* (2025), as FBI Agent (uncredited) · Stunts — Fi1m 52, [page](https://film.one/film/happy-gilmore-2.md) - *Off the Grid* (2025), as Sheriff - *Rebel Ridge* (2024), Stunts — Fi1m 75, [page](https://film.one/film/rebel-ridge.md) - *The Iron Claw* (2023), as Olympic Coach — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/the-iron-claw.md) - *Crater* (2023), as Miner - *Big George Foreman* (2023), as Officer Dell - *Will Trent* (2023), series, as Chuck Murray - *Reminiscence* (2021), as Sylvan Guard - *Hot Water* (2021), as Douglas Burnett - *Your Honor* (2020), series, as Sanitation Man - *Unhinged* (2020), as Homer · Stunts - *Walkaway Joe* (2020), as Coach Manny · Stunt Coordinator - *Black and Blue* (2019), as Sergeant Leader - *Our Friend* (2019), as Dr. Felton - *On Becoming a God in Central Florida* (2019), series, as Canadian Tuxedo - *Rim of the World* (2019), as Jenkins (uncredited) - *Welcome to Acapulco* (2019), as Apex - *Reborn* (2018), Actor - *Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom* (2018), as InGen Contractor (uncredited) — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/jurassic-world-fallen-kingdom.md) - *Den of Thieves* (2018), as Bank Security Guard (uncredited) - *Hangman* (2017), as Hangman's Father (uncredited) - *Sex Guaranteed* (2017), as Duty Officer - *Jeepers Creepers 3* (2017), as Frank - Tow Truck Driver - *Vengeance: A Love Story* (2017), as J. J. Breen - *Live by Night* (2016), as Maso's Crew (uncredited) - *Cold Moon* (2016), as Ed Gieger - *Jack Reacher: Never Go Back* (2016), as DC Policeman at Restaurant - *My Many Sons* (2016), as Pete's Dad - *Ozark Sharks* (2016), as Rick - *Fear the Walking Dead* (2015), series, as George - *American Ultra* (2015), as Otis - *Fantastic Four* (2015), as Tank Commander (uncredited) · Stunts — Fi1m 38, [page](https://film.one/film/fantastic-four.md) - *Jurassic World* (2015), as InGen Contractor — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/jurassic-world.md) - *Wild Card* (2015), as Pit Boss - *Selma* (2014), as Major Cloud — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/selma.md) - *Nightcrawler* (2014), as Security Guard — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/film/nightcrawler.md) - *Get On Up* (2014), as 1949 Cop - *Dawn of the Planet of the Apes* (2014), as Cannon-Gunner — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apes.md) - *Category 5* (2014), as Professeur Brown - *Rage* (2014), as Vory - *Transcendence* (2014), Stunts — Fi1m 45, [page](https://film.one/film/transcendence.md) - *True Detective* (2014), series, as Vice Cop — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/true-detective.md) - *Devil's Due* (2014), as Officer Miska - *Homefront* (2013), as Hitman #4 - *Beast of the Bering Sea* (2013), as Jonas - *Escape Plan* (2013), as Prisoner Beaten By Breslin · Stunt Double - *Pawn Shop Chronicles* (2013), as Spectator - *Flying Monkeys* (2013), as Sheriff Flemings - *Banshee* (2013), series, as Bald Thug — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/banshee.md) - *Gangster Squad* (2013), as Mike 'The Flea' - *The Bourne Legacy* (2012), as Larry Hooper — Fi1m 54, [page](https://film.one/film/the-bourne-legacy.md) - *The Dark Knight Rises* (2012), as Prison Guard (uncredited) — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/the-dark-knight-rises.md) - *The Amazing Spider-Man* (2012), as Alfie (uncredited) - *For the Love of Money* (2012), as Little Guy - *This Means War* (2012), as German Goon - *Thor* (2011), Utility Stunts — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/thor.md) - *The Hit List* (2011), as Special Agent Drake Ford - *Drive Angry* (2011), as Tattooed Guy - *Jonah Hex* (2010), as Saber Guard - *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen* (2009), as Cal — Fi1m 34, [page](https://film.one/film/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen.md) - *Land of the Lost* (2009), as Astronaut (uncredited) - *Terminator Salvation* (2009), as Carnahan — Fi1m 49, [page](https://film.one/film/terminator-salvation.md) - *Castle* (2009), series, as Karl Nadir — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/castle.md) - *Yes Man* (2008), as Security Guard (uncredited) — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/film/yes-man.md) - *True Blood* (2008), series, as Kyle — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/tv/true-blood.md) - *Superhero Movie* (2008), as "Gimme your wallet" - *The Kidnapping* (2008), as Baxter - *I Know Who Killed Me* (2007), as Jacob K. / Joseph K. - *Live Free or Die Hard* (2007), as Gabriel's Henchman (uncredited) · Stunts — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/film/live-free-or-die-hard.md) - *Delta Farce* (2007), as Bill's Neighbor - *Spider-Man 3* (2007), as Dennis Carradine / Carjacker — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/spider-man-3.md) - *Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector* (2006), as Diner Manager - *The Unit* (2006), series, as Man, Henchman #2 - *Domino* (2005), as Cigliutti Goon (uncredited) · Stunts - *Threshold* (2005), series, Actor - *Bones* (2005), series, as Man — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/bones.md) - *The Longest Yard* (2005), as Guard Papajohn - *The Last Shot* (2004), as Ed Rossi, Jr. - *CSI: NY* (2004), series, as Adrik Fedoruk - *House of Sand and Fog* (2003), as Carpenter - *S.W.A.T.* (2003), as Bistro Gangster #3 - *Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines* (2003), as Paramedic #1 — Fi1m 61, [page](https://film.one/film/terminator-3-rise-of-the-machines.md) - *Hulk* (2003), as Technician — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/hulk.md) - *A Man Apart* (2003), as Uniformed Cop (uncredited) · Stunts - *The Hot Chick* (2002), as Security Guard - *Without a Trace* (2002), series, as Tom - *CSI: Miami* (2002), series, as ND Man #2 - *Spider-Man* (2002), as Carjacker — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/spider-man.md) - *Showtime* (2002), Stunts - *The Shield* (2002), series, as Mike Winston — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-shield.md) - *Rustin* (2001), as Trent Cotee - *The Animal* (2001), as Patrolman Brady - *The Division* (2001), series, as John Thomas, Third Man, Ray Turner - *Charlie's Angels* (2000), as Bathroom Thug — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/charlies-angels.md) - *Inferno* (1999), as Creep - *For Love of the Game* (1999), as Sam Tuttle (NY Yankees) - *Inspector Gadget* (1999), Stunts - *Enemy of the State* (1998), Stunts — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/enemy-of-the-state.md) - *The Waterboy* (1998), Stunt Double - *V.I.P.* (1998), series, as Dokes, Fry, Knox - *My Giant* (1998), as Tough Guy #1 - *Titanic* (1997), Stunts — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/titanic.md) - *Starship Troopers* (1997), as Dead Trooper (uncredited) · Stunts — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/starship-troopers.md) - *Spawn* (1997), as Glen, Zack's Dad - *The Practice* (1997), series, as Officer #2 - *Everybody Loves Raymond* (1996), series, as Waiter - *Eraser* (1996), as Schiff — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/eraser.md) - *Naked Souls* (1996), as Driver - *Subterfuge* (1996), Stunts - *Little Big League* (1994), as Tucker Kain - *Diagnosis: Murder* (1993), series, as Belligerent Fighter - *Bound by Honor* (1993), Stunts - *Mr. Baseball* (1992), as Rick - *The Babe* (1992), as Heckler - *The Last Boy Scout* (1991), as Hitman — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/the-last-boy-scout.md) - *Predator 2* (1990), as Subway Gang — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/predator-2.md) ## Gallery - ![Michael Papajohn](https://film.one/media/person/311781/gallery-221921eecefe.jpg) Michael Papajohn — Image via TMDB - ![Michael Papajohn](https://film.one/media/person/311781/gallery-49c15542b893.jpg) Michael Papajohn — Image via TMDB - ![Michael Papajohn](https://film.one/media/person/311781/gallery-1ea183f0281c.jpg) Michael Papajohn — Image via TMDB --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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