---
name: "Michael Winslow"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/michael-winslow"
fi1m_id: "michael-winslow"
imdb_id: "nm0935498"
tmdb_id: 14672
wikidata_id: "Q522533"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "6 September 1958"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 6
average_fi1m_score: 52
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 6
updated: "2026-10-04T19:59:50.361148+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 Winslow

## Identity

Michael Winslow

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/michael-winslow
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** michael-winslow
- **IMDb ID:** nm0935498
- **TMDB ID:** 14672
- **Wikidata ID:** Q522533
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Winslow, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q522533, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0935498/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/14672

Actor. Born 6 September 1958 in Spokane, Washington, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 6 September 1958, Spokane, Washington, USA
- **Active:** 1981–1987
- **Also known as:** Michael Leslie Winslow
- **Frequently works with:** [Bubba Smith](https://film.one/person/bubba-smith.md), [Paul Maslansky](https://film.one/person/paul-maslansky.md), [Steve Guttenberg](https://film.one/person/steve-guttenberg.md), [David Graf](https://film.one/person/david-graf.md), [Gene Quintano](https://film.one/person/gene-quintano.md), [Jerry Paris](https://film.one/person/jerry-paris.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 52, as actor, over 6 titles
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 59 to 54 across 3 titles
- **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 1 at 60–79, 4 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 4 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 6, Crime 4, Fantasy 1, Horror 1
- **Screen time:** 9 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $511m across 6 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Winslow, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q522533, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0935498/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/14672

## Coming up

- *Spaceballs: The New One* (2027-04-22), as Radar Technician

## Biography

Michael Winslow is an American actor and comedian, also credited as Michael Leslie Winslow. Born on 6 September 1958 in Spokane, Washington, he is known for his vocal impressions and sound effects, billed as the "Man of 10,000 Sound Effects".

He first gained attention through stand-up performances, including an appearance on The Gong Show. Winslow is best known for playing Larvell Jones in all seven Police Academy films, from Police Academy (1984) to Police Academy: Mission to Moscow (1994). He also appeared in Spaceballs (1987) as a radar technician and provided voices for Gremlins (1984) and episodes of Family Guy.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (6)

- *Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol* (1987), Fi1m 36, as Jones — [page](https://film.one/film/police-academy-4-citizens-on-patrol.md)
- *Police Academy 3: Back in Training* (1986), Fi1m 42, as Larvell Jones — [page](https://film.one/film/police-academy-3-back-in-training.md)
- *Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment* (1985), Fi1m 42, as Larvell Jones — [page](https://film.one/film/police-academy-2-their-first-assignment.md)
- *Gremlins* (1984), Fi1m 80, as Mogwai / Gremlins (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/gremlins.md)
- *Police Academy* (1984), Fi1m 62, as Larvell Jones — [page](https://film.one/film/police-academy.md)
- *Nice Dreams* (1981), Fi1m 50, as Superman Nut — [page](https://film.one/film/nice-dreams.md)

## Complete filmography (66)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Spaceballs: The New One* (2027), as Radar Technician
- *Mystery Cuddlers* (2024), as Mr. Abernathy
- *Todd* (2021), as Jake
- *The Truth About Santa Claus* (2020), Actor
- *A Wrestling Christmas Miracle* (2020), as Judge Collaway
- *Jimmie JJ Walker & Michael Winslow: We Are Still Here* (2018), Writer
- *Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece* (2018), as The Argonaut
- *Killing Hasselhoff* (2017), as Michael Winslow
- *Hospital Arrest* (2016), as Barrister Stevens
- *2 Lava 2 Lantula!* (2016), as Marty
- *CHARACTERz* (2016), as Police Detective
- *Lavalantula* (2015), as Marty
- *Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!* (2015), as Brian Jones
- *Gingerclown* (2013), as Stomachcrumble
- *Blunt Movie* (2013), as Coach Jefferson
- *RoboDoc* (2009), as Dr. Murphy
- *A Veteran Affair* (2009), as William
- *Childrens Hospital* (2008), series, as Michael Winslow
- *The Great Buck Howard* (2008), as Michael Winslow
- *Lenny The Wonder Dog* (2005), as John Wyndham · Story
- *Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1* (2004), Writer
- *Michael Winslow: Comedy Sound Slapdown!* (2002), Writer
- *The Proud Family* (2001), series, as Additional Voices (voice)
- *The Trumpet of the Swan* (2001), as Chief (voice)
- *Ed* (2000), series, as Michael Winslow
- *The Blur of Insanity* (1999), as Horner's Friend 2
- *Lycanthrope* (1999), as Lee Davis
- *Family Guy* (1999), series, as Michael Winslow (voice) — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/family-guy.md)
- *Police Academy: The Series* (1997), series, as Sgt. Larvelle Jones
- *Baywatch Nights* (1995), series, as Whistler
- *The Drew Carey Show* (1995), series, as Jimi Hendrix
- *Police Academy: Mission to Moscow* (1994), as Jones
- *RTL Samstag Nacht* (1993), series, Actor
- *Detective Extralarge* (1991), series, as Dumas
- *Going Under* (1991), as Reporter
- *Harry and the Hendersons* (1991), series, as Chuck the Great
- *Shades of L.A.* (1990), series, Actor
- *Far Out Man* (1990), as Airport Cop
- *Think Big* (1989), as Hap
- *Police Academy 6: City Under Siege* (1989), as Jones
- *Buy & Cell* (1989), as Sly
- *Three Crazy Jerks II* (1988), as Ronny
- *Starke Zeiten* (1988), as Mike
- *Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach* (1988), as Jones
- *Three Crazy Jerks* (1987), as Walker
- *Spaceballs* (1987), as Radar Technician
- *Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol* (1987), as Jones — Fi1m 36, [page](https://film.one/film/police-academy-4-citizens-on-patrol.md)
- *Police Academy 3: Back in Training* (1986), as Larvell Jones — Fi1m 42, [page](https://film.one/film/police-academy-3-back-in-training.md)
- *Starchaser: The Legend of Orin* (1985), as (voice)
- *Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment* (1985), as Larvell Jones — Fi1m 42, [page](https://film.one/film/police-academy-2-their-first-assignment.md)
- *Lovelines* (1984), as J.D
- *Grandview, U.S.A.* (1984), as Spencer
- *Gremlins* (1984), as Mogwai / Gremlins (voice) — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/gremlins.md)
- *Police Academy* (1984), as Larvell Jones — Fi1m 62, [page](https://film.one/film/police-academy.md)
- *Alphabet City* (1984), as Lippy
- *Kilroy Was Here* (1983), as Jimi (Uncredited)
- *Heidi's Song* (1982), as Mountain (voice)
- *Tag: The Assassination Game* (1982), as Gowdy
- *Space Stars* (1981), series, as Plutem (voice)
- *Teen Force* (1981), series, as Glax & Plutem
- *Nice Dreams* (1981), as Superman Nut — Fi1m 50, [page](https://film.one/film/nice-dreams.md)
- *Underground Aces* (1981), as Nate
- *Cheech & Chong's Next Movie* (1980), as Welfare Comedian
- *Nightside* (1980), as Redlight
- *The White Shadow* (1978), series, as Lee
- *The Love Boat* (1977), series, as Spencer Wilson

## Gallery

- ![Michael Winslow at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2026](https://film.one/media/person/362466/gallery-1a0b9eb56a6a.jpg) Michael Winslow at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2026 — Super Festivals from Ft. Lauderdale, USA, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f4/Michael_Winslow_Photo_Op_GalaxyCon_Richmond_2026.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Author : @Kiri Karma Comiccon Brussels 2024 - Fall - Q & A Michael Winslow Michael Winslow aka Larvell Jones, Stripe, Radar Technician, ... The Police Acade](https://film.one/media/person/362466/gallery-236b81917056.jpg) Author : @Kiri Karma Comiccon Brussels 2024 - Fall - Q & A Michael Winslow Michael Winslow aka Larvell Jones, Stripe, Radar Technician, ... The Police Acade — Miguel Discart & Kiri Karma, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Michael_Winslow_%2854103233077%29.jpg/1280px-Michael_Winslow_%2854103233077%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Author : @Kiri Karma Comiccon Brussels 2024 - Fall - Q & A Michael Winslow Michael Winslow aka Larvell Jones, Stripe, Radar Technician, ... The Police Acade](https://film.one/media/person/362466/gallery-ee5da12a9cc0.jpg) Author : @Kiri Karma Comiccon Brussels 2024 - Fall - Q & A Michael Winslow Michael Winslow aka Larvell Jones, Stripe, Radar Technician, ... The Police Acade — Miguel Discart & Kiri Karma, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/2024-10-26_15-07-49_Michael_Winslow_Comic-Con_Brussels.jpg/1280px-2024-10-26_15-07-49_Michael_Winslow_Comic-Con_Brussels.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Author : @Kiri Karma Comiccon Brussels 2024 - Fall - Q & A Michael Winslow Michael Winslow aka Larvell Jones, Stripe, Radar Technician, ... The Police Acade](https://film.one/media/person/362466/gallery-14ed6f8b868c.jpg) Author : @Kiri Karma Comiccon Brussels 2024 - Fall - Q & A Michael Winslow Michael Winslow aka Larvell Jones, Stripe, Radar Technician, ... The Police Acade — Miguel Discart & Kiri Karma, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/2024-10-26_15-11-31_Michael_Winslow_Comic-Con_Brussels.jpg/1280px-2024-10-26_15-11-31_Michael_Winslow_Comic-Con_Brussels.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Michael Winslow at Galaxy Con Richmond in Richmond, VA on March, 21, 2026](https://film.one/media/person/362466/gallery-da82b26ffa8d.jpg) Michael Winslow at Galaxy Con Richmond in Richmond, VA on March, 21, 2026 — John Manard, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4a/Michael_Winslow_at_Galaxy_Con_Richmond_-_55174551177.jpg/1280px-Michael_Winslow_at_Galaxy_Con_Richmond_-_55174551177.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Author : @Kiri Karma Comiccon Brussels 2024 - Fall - Q & A Michael Winslow Michael Winslow aka Larvell Jones, Stripe, Radar Technician, ... The Police Acade](https://film.one/media/person/362466/gallery-a4844d7aa043.jpg) Author : @Kiri Karma Comiccon Brussels 2024 - Fall - Q & A Michael Winslow Michael Winslow aka Larvell Jones, Stripe, Radar Technician, ... The Police Acade — Miguel Discart & Kiri Karma, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/97/2024-10-26_15-09-13_Michael_Winslow_Comic-Con_Brussels.jpg/1280px-2024-10-26_15-09-13_Michael_Winslow_Comic-Con_Brussels.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

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