I think Michael Biehn's a victim of his own success. He is so convincing as a normal human being, that he is thought of as a regular guy. In all his roles, he brings authenticity, vulnerability, and sincerity. In his most noteworthy performances, he had a strength in his character performance, despite his all too human weaknesses. As a leading man, I think audiences have become accustomed to unshakeable stoics, who always have an answer and will always make the right choice. Audience members are drawn to this archetype, because we all wish we could be that strong and composed at all times. As a Michael Biehn fan, I can say my emotional investment in his most famous roles, is not because he is an infallible Superman. The emotional resonance I feel about his characters, is that they remind me of myself in some ways: afraid, weak, unsure what to do, hesitant, hopeless, insecure. Essentially, all the supposed negative traits all human beings have, but that a typical screen hero does not show. Michael Biehn's characters were the antithesis of the classic leading man definition. But that's why I love his performances, because I am the character he is playing in every role I see of his. Not too many actors can do that. Only a highly skilled thespian can pull you into a movie and make you feel as if you are his character, experiencing the events of the movie. Michael Biehn is a great actor. I hope to see him in more prominent roles that will showcase his talent.
I saw an interview with Michael, and he explained that hé was in rehab, multiple times. He was/is an Alcoholic. Very honest and very shy, and kind and loving. I think indeed, that it was never his goal, to become a Hot movie star! Hé Just wanted to act, and stay normal. But we all know, that's not gonna happen in that business! 👍 🙏
He's incredible. Loved him since I first saw him in The Seventh Sign, and I basically saw Abyss, K2, Aliens, the Rock, Navy Seals, etc because he was in them, and got treated to great movies. He is absolutely brilliant.
Sweet video!!! Biehn has been a national treasure for decades, but one who quietly sprinkled his own special brand of magic into each role he has played. I am 51. I first discovered him at age 14 when I saw Terminator 1 in 1984. Spellbound by his performance! Bucket list includes seeing every performance, down to the tiniest unsung cameo. Thank you for the tip on Police Story! You rock! 👍❤😍
www.dailymotion.com/video/x6idtva You might appreciate the 3 minute mark of this TV movie (Single Bars, Single Women) from 1984; sorry about those Ads. What's weird is that the actress at the bar looks like Linda Hamilton, Rick Rossovich is in the movie, and the scene itself reminds of the part that you're talking about from The Terminator.
Masters of the Universe was first my first film disappointment as a kid in the theater. Michael Biehn dying in the first 4 seconds of Alien 3 was my first heartbreak. And now, thinking about Michael Biehn as Luke Skywalker, dude..... all the yes
I first saw Michael Biehn in the tv series magnificent seven and liked him a lot then when I watched the other movies an saw him I was always pleasantly surprise, one of my favorite actors in that era.
I couldn't agree with you more. For example when I first saw the deleted scene between Sarah and Kyle in T2 my jaw was on the floor. The emotion portrayed by both actors in that scene was palpable, it was astounding. He's a fantastic actor and clearly commits deeply to every role he undertakes. I guess some actors don't get super lucky with finding the best part for them to really drive them onto bigger and better things - at least we can enjoy the work he has done. Great video.
Been a fan of Mike's since the ' fan' when the terminator came out I was shocked. Amazed and shocked again when aliens came out. One of the best actors of all time ❤
Great video! I'm quite young myself, 18 years old, but I love the classic films thanks to my dad and I love learning more about them. I just recently rewatched Terminator and I found myself captivated by Kyle Reese the most even though all of the characters are amazing. I also remember watching Tombstone a lot as a child and funnily enough I had a crush on Kurt Russell and Michael Biehn's characters (being a woman)... He's underappreciated indeed! One of the many downsides of Hollywood
He and his character was the key (she was also critical) to the greatest romance I've ever seen in a movie that was not. (And you could add that 'love for humanity' was driving his character, in regards to the mission and her too.) Gale Ann Hurd and James (producers) hit it out of the park with T 1, girl!
I remember going to alien 3 and being utterly gobsmacked to just get a quick message saying Hicks and Newt were dead! I was a furious its quite funny looking back. Cool video!
For me, Kyle Reese was the highlight in Terminator. He's flesh and blood battling an unstoppable cyborg while risking life and limbs protecting Sarah Conor... I was gutted when he sacrificed himself so heroically. I think Biehn was rated by many, and certainly appreciated too, just that he is very low-key and reserved, not the flashy and loud type.
I became a huge fan of Michael when I saw Terminator somewhere in 85/86 and he is indeed underrated. But he is also a good writer/director by judging his own movie The Victim which I saw yesterday. And those shoes in Terminator, when I saw that, I immediately ran to my closet and grabbed them out, I had the same ones and started wearing them again.......LOL!!
Michael Biehn and Bruce Willis could both embody a realistic action hero archetype that was both strong and sensitive making them more believable and relatable than the more "action figure" type of action heroes of the era. But having said that, John Rambo fits that description too since his trauma is part of what makes him the way he is, not unlike Kyle Reese. Anyway, as an '80s kid, I wanted to be "just like Mike." In the early 2000s, I found a Vietnam War-era US officer's rain coat at an Army surplus store, so I bought it and wore it whenever the weather permitted. It was exactly like the one worn by Kyle Reese and Colonel Trautman. But I've never done a full-on Reese cosplay.
Just to add, I think "First Blood" really separates itself from a lot of the other action movies of the '80s, in large part because of what you're saying here. There's that element that the first one had, that the sequels obviously didn't, not to mention other action flicks that came after. It's a great movie, and I don't get why the critics back then weren't crazier about it when it had first come out. Thanks for sharing Judson!
A good video! I recently had the pleasure of meeting Michael with a little small talk a couple of times in Tombstone. One stand up friendly guy. He’s quite the western historian as well. One of my all time favorite actors along with James Woods and Christopher Walken. His acting will be appreciated for years.
Thanks. I saw him in almost every clip you showed, but would never know his name. For sure under-appreciated. Reminds me of the time in college, my housemate said "Oh, Robert Vaughn is acting again". I couldn't stop laughing, because I had no idea who that was. Before you become a movie freak, you only know the names of the big current stars. Thanks.
Michael Biehn is one of the greatest everyman action stars of all time. A part of me wishes they had made Metal Gear into a movie let’s say around 1988 and maybe followed it up with Metal Gear 2 in 1990 It may have been a nice duo of action films to further establish him in the public eye.
Well,one big reason why Michel Biehn didn't become a big movie star was,well,he had a very heavy drinking problem.Watch the movie ALIENS and in the film,the Sargent says,someone wake up Hicks.Well,that was an inside joke because Biehn was passed out drunk and the other cast knew he was a heavy drinker. Sigourney Weaver even made a joke.She saw Biehn drunk and made a joke/observation and said,sarcastically...That's my leading man?Now,over the years,he got control of his drinking problem.
Where did you hear the story about what Weaver said? Sadly, it seems, his drinking started very early in his career. He also suffered a stroke. Glad to see he has been doing well, recently, and looking healthier.
I remember being disappointed beyond belief when I realized Michael Biehn was not in alien 3 and terminator 2. It’s not hard to imagine how these films could have been better if Biehn had been in them
Even though he played the crumb in that piece, I always thought his performance in "The Lords of Discipline" was his best work as an actor by far. That movie showed his range as an actor at it's very best.
I can't agree with you more. He's got the looks, is a real character player, and a great, underestamaded, actor. His roles are Brilliant. Pe, Grease, Kennicky (Jeff Conaway), and ofcourse Michael Biehn! Though Johnny got famous, and Lorenzo Llamas a tiny bit, but nobody saw Jeff and Michael. Like you said, most iconic films/roles! Terminator, Aliens, Navy Seals, Rock, Abyss, Tombstone, etc 🤔. It's a big shame, but he's one of the best (imo).
Yeah, I think Biehn worked well, because he was a believable hero. What he lacked in muscles, he made up for in leadership, decisiveness, and courage. He’s the perfect soldier in a sci-fi environment where the biggest obstacle is your fear of a killing machine. In T2, Reese is a superior hero to the T-800, because you do understand that Reese can feel. If the T-800 dies, but John Connor and Sarah live, then the mission is accomplished and it’s not sad. When Reese dies in T1, it is a sad ending, because he surely wanted to have a future with Sarah and it seemed like he deserved after everything he had done.
Fantástico actor, con un carisma y una presencia excepcional. Me hubiera gustado poder disfrutar más fácilmente de sus trabajos (ver sus películas para TV fuera de USA es complicado). Aún así, he visto alrededor del 90-95 ℅ de sus actuaciones en películas y series y no defrauda, aunque algunas pelis en las que ha participado son infumables. Otras, sin embargo, son y serán por siempre grandes clásicos, inolvidables, esas que le han convertido en un icono adorado por miles de mujeres y hombres en el mundo entero. Gracias Michael Biehn. ❤
Michael Biehn actually made his debut in Grease! Although uncredited, he's in the basketball scene where the coach is trying to find a sport that John Travolta's character would be good at!
I imagine you’ve seen the “Special Edition” of Terminator 2? Biehn’s brief cameo as Kyle in that dream scene was actually pretty decent and one of the few scenes I felt could have stayed despite the rest of the added scenes not really doing much for the film. I definitely still prefer the 1991 theatrical cut though which I only watched a couple of years after first watching T2 a couple of years before on my DVD copy which was the Special Edition.
Other brittant video Robert. I am fan of Michael. I agree with you . His performances in Terminator and Aliens are brilliant. I enjoyed Alien 3 so much with so many British actors. As you pointed out there were no weapons until the end .my favourite qoite from Alien 3 " this is a Maximum security prison and there no weapons of any kind 😮" Michael sued the film makes beause his image in Alien 3 .He didn't get get paid. I loved him in Thombstone one of best performances . Seen the movie so many times his performance stands out as the best . I will have check out his other performances that did in fantastic video. All the best 👍
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Jonny! It's always great to know that others - like yourself - appreciate Michael Biehn too. All the best to you as well.
Everytime i watch aliens and terminator i go to imdb but I'm not satisfied.i can't get enough.although I liked him in tombstone but he was overshadowed by the great performance of Val kilmer.
Michael Biehn Show 1. Lang - Star Wars The Mandalorian 2020 Movies & Game 2. Dwayne Hicks - Aliens, Alien Colonial Marines 1986 - 2013 3. Sheiff Hague - Planet Terror 2007 4. Commander Anderson - The Rock 1996 5. Johnny Ringo - Tombstone 1993 6. Kyle Reese - The Terminator, Terminator 2 Judgement Day - Deleted Scenes 1984 - 1993
Michael Biehn is one of those chameleon actors, you recognize him but can't remember what from. Then you realize it, and you never look at that character the same. I think he's one of the most underappreciated actors ever. Peace and love y'all 🤟
He's so handsome and talented. Can't put my finger on why he wasn't a huge star. Maybe it was deliberate on his part. He just wanted the work, not the fame.
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I think Michael Biehn in Terminator and Aliens and the Abyss has something only a few actors had. I’d say James Dean had it. Maybe Ryan Gosling has it. It’s the ability to just be on the screen and your eyes go to him. He communicates so much without even speaking. You’re right, he mysterious in an effortless way. Here’s my theory on why he didn’t have a bigger career. James Cameron is an unbelievably talented director. Michael Biehn just didn’t hook up with other great directors. And once he kind of fell into movies like say, “Timebomb” is was a wrap. It was saying that he’s a straight to video guy. I remember reading an article in the magazine Movie Line where he said he was going to play a role in the move American Me directed by Edward James Olmos. He lost the part to William Forsythe. I think had Biehn held out for some better quality projects, he may have transferred the momentum he had in the 80’s. But I think he’s a great actor.
I agree 100% with what you've said; "Timebomb" being a perfect example of that. "He communicates so much without even speaking." And I love the actors you've compared him too, specifically Ryan Gosling. I'm thinking of his movies "Drive", "Only God Forgives", "The Place Beyond the Pines", and "Blade Runner 2049", and Biehn not being able to play the other type of characters that Gosling was fortunate enough to play ("The Notebook" for example) that would show his range because I do believe he had some. Excellent post!
@@robertsretrorewind5853 Thank you. I really like your videos and can't wait for more of them. I'm enjoying the one on "Staying Alive". But as for Biehn, you might want to check out the youtube video "Greatest Screen Hero's-Kyle Reese" another video that pays homage to Michael Biehn's subtle and nuanced acting. Yes, I think Biehn was trying to go between heroes and bad guys. I do think he was wasted in movies like "Navy Seals" and "K2". He was getting a bit of hype for a movie called "The Divide". I watched it for him. His performance was really good. Hes a great physical actor and always stayed in shape. But that movie was trying to be dark and I think just was depressing and kind of gross. I'm not quite sure what Michael has in store as he's about 66 now. But damn, Kyle Reese and Hicks live on!
@@JamminOnThe1 I just watched Rob Ager's "Greatest screen hero's - Kyle Reese in the Terminator" video, thank you for pointing it out. I never saw "The Divide", so I'll be sure to add to the list of things to watch. It just blows my mind to think about how he was just sitting there, all of those years, and no one realized that they had the ideal action star who could carry a movie; and he's more than just an action star to boot. I think we're likely on the same page - depending on how old you are - but growing up playing with friends, if I can't be Han Solo or Indiana Jones, I'd be VERY happy playing the role Kyle Reese or Hicks. I'm currently in the process of upgrading my audio (set up) in my future videos - which has been disappointing and beyond frustrating trying to get it right - so I have a number of projects that I'm going to be releasing in the not-too-distant-future. Thanks for your feedback, and input!
I agree with all your points, and I too didn't care much for T2 because Biehn wasn't in it. He made Aliens turn out the same way for me too, and it made me very angry when they excluded him in part 3. Maybe it was for the better since for me it's a very forgettable movie. His being in it would have probably made it better I think.
Thank you for watching! Yes, definitely. Even if they killed him off in the first half of Alien 3, something, anything, it would have made the movie a bit better. I had no investment in the non-Ripley characters in that movie, yet I was invested in everyone in Alien, as well as at least a few of the marines in Aliens; to go with all of the other key players in that movie. I appreciate your commenting, and thank you!
I was isolating his earliest work, through to the blockbusters that he appeared in up until the '90s. He certainly did - and is still doing - a lot of stuff after The Rock (1996); which was the last movie that I'd referenced.
He’s not underrated and underappreciated, many enjoyed him on the big screen, he’s a top guy, and a top B rated actor, not A, Sigourney etc were A…however he’s had his days in the sun with some great parts, notably Aliens, Terminator, The Rock, so should look back with much pride, luck and appreciation, as I’m sure he does.
Interesting take. He reminds me of Sam Rockwell. And maybe if Biehn, as Rockwell has, had gotten a greater variety of roles, his career would have blossomed...I remember him in an episode of HILL STREET BLUES, as a nasty cop who goads a sensitive rookie into having sex at a stag party. (The rookie, who commits suicide, was played by not-yet-star Tim Robbins.)
I'll definitely have to watch that episode. I have the entire run of "Hill Street Blues" (and I haven't watched it yet), and I'm going to target that one tonight or tomorrow night. Thanks for that! I think Sam Rockwell - for a lack of a better word - is also underrated (at least in my circles).
Biehn sold the idea of Terminator. All the actors gave great performances, but it was up to Biehn to hook you in an "almost" laughable premise: a time-traveling killer robot.
Michael Biehn shouldve been a bigger star. He was so great in The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss and Tombstone. As talented as Michael is, he was also just as handsome as any other major star. Hey. Dont trash Terminator 2 for not having Michael Biehn. He died in the first film. Michael didnt die unceremoniously in The Terminator as he did in Alien 3. The Terminator was the Star Wars for my generation. T2 is the Empire Strikes Back for me. You could say that Michael and Mark Hamill have had similar careers. Mark is only known for 3 or 4 roles just as Michael is best known for 3 or 4 roles. At least, Michael never screwed up his face.
"MICHAEL BEIGN UNDERRATED AND UNDERAPPRECIATED", By a Commie maybe. But not by us who have seen and loved his performances. My Boyfriend saw the movie TOMBSTONE, and he saw Michael BEIGN was in it and was going nuts as to where he was. But when he found out Michael played as "JOHNNY RINGO", To say he was blown away would have been an understatement. We have always hated the fact that every Movie Michael was in: He was killed off in each and every one of them. My Boyfriend says the writers, directors, and James Cameron all committed a CLASS A FELONY for not having MICHAEL BEIGN return as KYLE REESE in TERMINATOR 6 DARK FATE, To pick up and fight alongside JOHN CONNOR against ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER and all of the other TERMINATORS of past: T-1000, T-X, and others. Talking about a blast to the future, From the past.
All they had to do was make Michael Biehn the bad terminator in terminator 2. They could have said that terminators were infiltration units made to look like known soldiers of the resistance. And this one happened to look like Reese. And why let hicks live in aliens only to kl him off in the third film. The rule should be that they never should make a sequel without bringing back as many characters as possible.
I've always said there are two types of James Cameron films. Ones I watch a thousands time, and ones I watch once. Michael Biehn is the former. Coincidence? I think not.
Terminator is my favorite movie of the series, because of Micheal Biehn. His character came with nothing and gave everything. A true hero.
Agreed!
I've always loved Michael Biehn. Terminator wouldn't have been the same without him.❤❤
It's amazing how people still love him, after all the comments I have read here. We all are Michael Biehn fans like me
I think Michael Biehn's a victim of his own success. He is so convincing as a normal human being, that he is thought of as a regular guy. In all his roles, he brings authenticity, vulnerability, and sincerity. In his most noteworthy performances, he had a strength in his character performance, despite his all too human weaknesses. As a leading man, I think audiences have become accustomed to unshakeable stoics, who always have an answer and will always make the right choice. Audience members are drawn to this archetype, because we all wish we could be that strong and composed at all times.
As a Michael Biehn fan, I can say my emotional investment in his most famous roles, is not because he is an infallible Superman. The emotional resonance I feel about his characters, is that they remind me of myself in some ways: afraid, weak, unsure what to do, hesitant, hopeless, insecure. Essentially, all the supposed negative traits all human beings have, but that a typical screen hero does not show. Michael Biehn's characters were the antithesis of the classic leading man definition. But that's why I love his performances, because I am the character he is playing in every role I see of his. Not too many actors can do that. Only a highly skilled thespian can pull you into a movie and make you feel as if you are his character, experiencing the events of the movie.
Michael Biehn is a great actor. I hope to see him in more prominent roles that will showcase his talent.
I saw an interview with Michael, and he explained that hé was in rehab, multiple times. He was/is an Alcoholic. Very honest and very shy, and kind and loving. I think indeed, that it was never his goal, to become a Hot movie star! Hé Just wanted to act, and stay normal. But we all know, that's not gonna happen in that business! 👍 🙏
He was beautiful. Those eyes!😮
The beauty of the Germanic folk is unparalleled.
He's incredible. Loved him since I first saw him in The Seventh Sign, and I basically saw Abyss, K2, Aliens, the Rock, Navy Seals, etc because he was in them, and got treated to great movies. He is absolutely brilliant.
Sweet video!!! Biehn has been a national treasure for decades, but one who quietly sprinkled his own special brand of magic into each role he has played. I am 51. I first discovered him at age 14 when I saw Terminator 1 in 1984. Spellbound by his performance! Bucket list includes seeing every performance, down to the tiniest unsung cameo. Thank you for the tip on Police Story! You rock! 👍❤😍
Wow, thank you! You made my day!
Check out the basketball scene from Grease! It's the debut of Michael Biehn although uncredited!
I fancied him in The Terminator and Aliens.
Underappreciated...yes. loved him in T1...best scene is in the bar when he and Sara look at each other in the mirror...WOW !
I love that scene too!
www.dailymotion.com/video/x6idtva You might appreciate the 3 minute mark of this TV movie (Single Bars, Single Women) from 1984; sorry about those Ads. What's weird is that the actress at the bar looks like Linda Hamilton, Rick Rossovich is in the movie, and the scene itself reminds of the part that you're talking about from The Terminator.
Ringo will forever be remembered, he became a legend in tombstone
Masters of the Universe was first my first film disappointment as a kid in the theater.
Michael Biehn dying in the first 4 seconds of Alien 3 was my first heartbreak.
And now, thinking about Michael Biehn as Luke Skywalker, dude..... all the yes
I appreciate your thoughts! 🙂
Michel Biehn, thank you for being one of the greatest action stars of my generation.
I first saw Michael Biehn in the tv series magnificent seven and liked him a lot then when I watched the other movies an saw him I was always pleasantly surprise, one of my favorite actors in that era.
I couldn't agree with you more. For example when I first saw the deleted scene between Sarah and Kyle in T2 my jaw was on the floor. The emotion portrayed by both actors in that scene was palpable, it was astounding. He's a fantastic actor and clearly commits deeply to every role he undertakes. I guess some actors don't get super lucky with finding the best part for them to really drive them onto bigger and better things - at least we can enjoy the work he has done. Great video.
I appreciate your feedback. Thank you!
Wow never seen that thanks I'm a big MB and LH fan and acting back then was raw and beautiful!
In aliens, his eyes when he looks at Ripley and says "its the only way to be sure."
Good video thanks!
What's especially amazing in this saga, is that this is THE ONLY youtube video that talks about Michale Biehn.
I really appreciate that! Many thanks!
His alcoholism played a part in his prime being shortened.
What an iconic actor, I grew up watching The Terminator and Aliens, which inspired me to hit the gym and join the military
My favorite actor
Been a fan of Mike's since the ' fan' when the terminator came out I was shocked. Amazed and shocked again when aliens came out. One of the best actors of all time ❤
I consider us Biehnheads! I love Michael Biehn, one of the most underrated actors ever.
Subscribed and liked don’t even have to watch this. Biehn deserves so much more.
Great video! I'm quite young myself, 18 years old, but I love the classic films thanks to my dad and I love learning more about them. I just recently rewatched Terminator and I found myself captivated by Kyle Reese the most even though all of the characters are amazing. I also remember watching Tombstone a lot as a child and funnily enough I had a crush on Kurt Russell and Michael Biehn's characters (being a woman)... He's underappreciated indeed! One of the many downsides of Hollywood
Thank you!
He and his character was the key (she was also critical) to the greatest romance I've ever seen in a movie that was not. (And you could add that 'love for humanity' was driving his character, in regards to the mission and her too.) Gale Ann Hurd and James (producers) hit it out of the park with T 1, girl!
I remember going to alien 3 and being utterly gobsmacked to just get a quick message saying Hicks and Newt were dead! I was a furious its quite funny looking back. Cool video!
Much appreciated, thank you!
For me, Kyle Reese was the highlight in Terminator. He's flesh and blood battling an unstoppable cyborg while risking life and limbs protecting Sarah Conor... I was gutted when he sacrificed himself so heroically. I think Biehn was rated by many, and certainly appreciated too, just that he is very low-key and reserved, not the flashy and loud type.
Loved your analysis. Michael was stunning and very likable. ❤
Aliens is one of my favorite movies and every time I watch it I wish there were more things I could watch MB in.
He's got all the qualities of Steve McQueen, Viggo Mortensen and Mark Hamill rolled into one.
I love it! That's an excellent composite.
I became a huge fan of Michael when I saw Terminator somewhere in 85/86 and he is indeed underrated. But he is also a good writer/director by judging his own movie The Victim which I saw yesterday. And those shoes in Terminator, when I saw that, I immediately ran to my closet and grabbed them out, I had the same ones and started wearing them again.......LOL!!
Michael Biehn and Bruce Willis could both embody a realistic action hero archetype that was both strong and sensitive making them more believable and relatable than the more "action figure" type of action heroes of the era. But having said that, John Rambo fits that description too since his trauma is part of what makes him the way he is, not unlike Kyle Reese. Anyway, as an '80s kid, I wanted to be "just like Mike." In the early 2000s, I found a Vietnam War-era US officer's rain coat at an Army surplus store, so I bought it and wore it whenever the weather permitted. It was exactly like the one worn by Kyle Reese and Colonel Trautman. But I've never done a full-on Reese cosplay.
Just to add, I think "First Blood" really separates itself from a lot of the other action movies of the '80s, in large part because of what you're saying here. There's that element that the first one had, that the sequels obviously didn't, not to mention other action flicks that came after.
It's a great movie, and I don't get why the critics back then weren't crazier about it when it had first come out. Thanks for sharing Judson!
Thoughtfully explained. Nice job. MB is definitely an amazing actor. Did anyone see K2? I LOVED IT!
Could not agree more!!! Thanks for making this.
Thank you! Much appreciated!
A good video! I recently had the pleasure of meeting Michael with a little small talk a couple of times in Tombstone. One stand up friendly guy. He’s quite the western historian as well. One of my all time favorite actors along with James Woods and Christopher Walken. His acting will be appreciated for years.
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing Larry.
Thanks. I saw him in almost every clip you showed, but would never know his name. For sure under-appreciated. Reminds me of the time in college, my housemate said "Oh, Robert Vaughn is acting again". I couldn't stop laughing, because I had no idea who that was. Before you become a movie freak, you only know the names of the big current stars. Thanks.
Interesting video about an excellent actor. Shame we don't see him in (major) movies anymore.
Much appreciated!
Kyle Reese and Hicks were his best hero roles. The Abyss and Tombstone best villan.
Cameron should put him in the avatars, he deserves a few more big roles
Michael Biehn is one of the greatest everyman action stars of all time. A part of me wishes they had made Metal Gear into a movie let’s say around 1988 and maybe followed it up with Metal Gear 2 in 1990 It may have been a nice duo of action films to further establish him in the public eye.
Absolutely underrated. He’s terrific in Aliens, and that after coming in as a late replacement
I just found your channel, that is a great presentation!
Great feedback! Much appreciated!
Well,one big reason why Michel Biehn didn't become a big movie star was,well,he had a very heavy drinking problem.Watch the movie ALIENS and in the film,the Sargent says,someone wake up Hicks.Well,that was an inside joke because Biehn was passed out drunk and the other cast knew he was a heavy drinker. Sigourney Weaver even made a joke.She saw Biehn drunk and made a joke/observation and said,sarcastically...That's my leading man?Now,over the years,he got control of his drinking problem.
Thank you for the insight. I'm glad that's he's turned things around.
Where did you hear the story about what Weaver said?
Sadly, it seems, his drinking started very early in his career.
He also suffered a stroke.
Glad to see he has been doing well, recently, and looking healthier.
Michael Biehn as Johnny Ringo in Tombstone " Legendary "
He is so underrated ! I loved all his movies and hes not an egotistical actor that just loves himself.
That's awesome! I agree!
I loved his movies
Michael is a wonderful actor
I remember being disappointed beyond belief when I realized Michael Biehn was not in alien 3 and terminator 2. It’s not hard to imagine how these films could have been better if Biehn had been in them
Exactly!
Wow, he was in Lords of Discipline. How did I miss that? Now I need to rewatch it.
Even though he played the crumb in that piece, I always thought his performance in "The Lords of Discipline" was his best work as an actor by far. That movie showed his range as an actor at it's very best.
Hes very intense when hes acting.
I can't agree with you more. He's got the looks, is a real character player, and a great, underestamaded, actor. His roles are Brilliant. Pe, Grease, Kennicky (Jeff Conaway), and ofcourse Michael Biehn! Though Johnny got famous, and Lorenzo Llamas a tiny bit, but nobody saw Jeff and Michael. Like you said, most iconic films/roles! Terminator, Aliens, Navy Seals, Rock, Abyss, Tombstone, etc 🤔. It's a big shame, but he's one of the best (imo).
Well said!
Yeah, I think Biehn worked well, because he was a believable hero. What he lacked in muscles, he made up for in leadership, decisiveness, and courage. He’s the perfect soldier in a sci-fi environment where the biggest obstacle is your fear of a killing machine. In T2, Reese is a superior hero to the T-800, because you do understand that Reese can feel. If the T-800 dies, but John Connor and Sarah live, then the mission is accomplished and it’s not sad. When Reese dies in T1, it is a sad ending, because he surely wanted to have a future with Sarah and it seemed like he deserved after everything he had done.
Fantástico actor, con un carisma y una presencia excepcional. Me hubiera gustado poder disfrutar más fácilmente de sus trabajos (ver sus películas para TV fuera de USA es complicado). Aún así, he visto alrededor del 90-95 ℅ de sus actuaciones en películas y series y no defrauda, aunque algunas pelis en las que ha participado son infumables. Otras, sin embargo, son y serán por siempre grandes clásicos, inolvidables, esas que le han convertido en un icono adorado por miles de mujeres y hombres en el mundo entero. Gracias Michael Biehn. ❤
I think he is great at disappearing into a role, which, unfortunately, is why he is often forgotten. It's a shame because I'm a big fan.
Michael Biehn actually made his debut in Grease! Although uncredited, he's in the basketball scene where the coach is trying to find a sport that John Travolta's character would be good at!
Ya one of the best.
I imagine you’ve seen the “Special Edition” of Terminator 2?
Biehn’s brief cameo as Kyle in that dream scene was actually pretty decent and one of the few scenes I felt could have stayed despite the rest of the added scenes not really doing much for the film. I definitely still prefer the 1991 theatrical cut though which I only watched a couple of years after first watching T2 a couple of years before on my DVD copy which was the Special Edition.
Other brittant video Robert. I am fan of Michael. I agree with you . His performances in Terminator and Aliens are brilliant. I enjoyed Alien 3 so much with so many British actors. As you pointed out there were no weapons until the end .my favourite qoite from Alien 3 " this is a Maximum security prison and there no weapons of any kind 😮"
Michael sued the film makes beause his image in Alien 3 .He didn't get get paid.
I loved him in Thombstone one of best performances . Seen the movie so many times his performance stands out as the best .
I will have check out his other performances that did in fantastic video. All the best 👍
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Jonny! It's always great to know that others - like yourself - appreciate Michael Biehn too. All the best to you as well.
Val Kilmer and Biehn made the movie great!
I love michael biehn........
Everytime i watch aliens and terminator i go to imdb but I'm not satisfied.i can't get enough.although I liked him in tombstone but he was overshadowed by the great performance of Val kilmer.
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1. Lang - Star Wars The Mandalorian 2020
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2. Dwayne Hicks - Aliens, Alien Colonial Marines 1986 - 2013
3. Sheiff Hague - Planet Terror 2007
4. Commander Anderson - The Rock 1996
5. Johnny Ringo - Tombstone 1993
6. Kyle Reese - The Terminator, Terminator 2 Judgement Day - Deleted Scenes 1984 - 1993
Michael Biehn is one of those chameleon actors, you recognize him but can't remember what from. Then you realize it, and you never look at that character the same. I think he's one of the most underappreciated actors ever. Peace and love y'all 🤟
Biehn have stated himself that he was an alcoholic and that it ruined many things in his life
He's so handsome and talented. Can't put my finger on why he wasn't a huge star. Maybe it was deliberate on his part. He just wanted the work, not the fame.
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I think K2 is a great movie, also enjoyed The Lords of Discipline, Navy Seals and many other films with Michael Biehn.
I think Michael Biehn in Terminator and Aliens and the Abyss has something only a few actors had. I’d say James Dean had it. Maybe Ryan Gosling has it. It’s the ability to just be on the screen and your eyes go to him. He communicates so much without even speaking. You’re right, he mysterious in an effortless way.
Here’s my theory on why he didn’t have a bigger career. James Cameron is an unbelievably talented director. Michael Biehn just didn’t hook up with other great directors. And once he kind of fell into movies like say, “Timebomb” is was a wrap. It was saying that he’s a straight to video guy.
I remember reading an article in the magazine Movie Line where he said he was going to play a role in the move American Me directed by Edward James Olmos. He lost the part to William Forsythe. I think had Biehn held out for some better quality projects, he may have transferred the momentum he had in the 80’s.
But I think he’s a great actor.
I agree 100% with what you've said; "Timebomb" being a perfect example of that.
"He communicates so much without even speaking."
And I love the actors you've compared him too, specifically Ryan Gosling. I'm thinking of his movies "Drive", "Only God Forgives", "The Place Beyond the Pines", and "Blade Runner 2049", and Biehn not being able to play the other type of characters that Gosling was fortunate enough to play ("The Notebook" for example) that would show his range because I do believe he had some.
Excellent post!
@@robertsretrorewind5853 Thank you. I really like your videos and can't wait for more of them. I'm enjoying the one on "Staying Alive". But as for Biehn, you might want to check out the youtube video "Greatest Screen Hero's-Kyle Reese" another video that pays homage to Michael Biehn's subtle and nuanced acting. Yes, I think Biehn was trying to go between heroes and bad guys. I do think he was wasted in movies like "Navy Seals" and "K2". He was getting a bit of hype for a movie called "The Divide". I watched it for him. His performance was really good. Hes a great physical actor and always stayed in shape. But that movie was trying to be dark and I think just was depressing and kind of gross. I'm not quite sure what Michael has in store as he's about 66 now. But damn, Kyle Reese and Hicks live on!
@@JamminOnThe1 I just watched Rob Ager's "Greatest screen hero's - Kyle Reese in the Terminator" video, thank you for pointing it out. I never saw "The Divide", so I'll be sure to add to the list of things to watch. It just blows my mind to think about how he was just sitting there, all of those years, and no one realized that they had the ideal action star who could carry a movie; and he's more than just an action star to boot. I think we're likely on the same page - depending on how old you are - but growing up playing with friends, if I can't be Han Solo or Indiana Jones, I'd be VERY happy playing the role Kyle Reese or Hicks.
I'm currently in the process of upgrading my audio (set up) in my future videos - which has been disappointing and beyond frustrating trying to get it right - so I have a number of projects that I'm going to be releasing in the not-too-distant-future. Thanks for your feedback, and input!
I agree with all your points, and I too didn't care much for T2 because Biehn wasn't in it. He made Aliens turn out the same way for me too, and it made me very angry when they excluded him in part 3. Maybe it was for the better since for me it's a very forgettable movie. His being in it would have probably made it better I think.
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Yes, definitely. Even if they killed him off in the first half of Alien 3, something, anything, it would have made the movie a bit better. I had no investment in the non-Ripley characters in that movie, yet I was invested in everyone in Alien, as well as at least a few of the marines in Aliens; to go with all of the other key players in that movie.
I appreciate your commenting, and thank you!
It was not mentioned that he was in the short lived western TV show The Magnificent Seven
I was isolating his earliest work, through to the blockbusters that he appeared in up until the '90s. He certainly did - and is still doing - a lot of stuff after The Rock (1996); which was the last movie that I'd referenced.
He’s not underrated and underappreciated, many enjoyed him on the big screen, he’s a top guy, and a top B rated actor, not A, Sigourney etc were A…however he’s had his days in the sun with some great parts, notably Aliens, Terminator, The Rock, so should look back with much pride, luck and appreciation, as I’m sure he does.
Michael will always be Kyle Reese.
Interesting take. He reminds me of Sam Rockwell. And maybe if Biehn, as Rockwell has, had gotten a greater variety of roles, his career would have blossomed...I remember him in an episode of HILL STREET BLUES, as a nasty cop who goads a sensitive rookie into having sex at a stag party. (The rookie, who commits suicide, was played by not-yet-star Tim Robbins.)
I'll definitely have to watch that episode. I have the entire run of "Hill Street Blues" (and I haven't watched it yet), and I'm going to target that one tonight or tomorrow night. Thanks for that! I think Sam Rockwell - for a lack of a better word - is also underrated (at least in my circles).
Biehn sold the idea of Terminator.
All the actors gave great performances, but it was up to Biehn to hook you in an "almost" laughable premise: a time-traveling killer robot.
Michael Biehn shouldve been a bigger star. He was so great in The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss and Tombstone. As talented as Michael is, he was also just as handsome as any other major star.
Hey. Dont trash Terminator 2 for not having Michael Biehn. He died in the first film. Michael didnt die unceremoniously in The Terminator as he did in Alien 3.
The Terminator was the Star Wars for my generation. T2 is the Empire Strikes Back for me. You could say that Michael and Mark Hamill have had similar careers. Mark is only known for 3 or 4 roles just as Michael is best known for 3 or 4 roles. At least, Michael never screwed up his face.
"MICHAEL BEIGN UNDERRATED AND UNDERAPPRECIATED",
By a Commie maybe.
But not by us who have seen and loved his performances.
My Boyfriend saw the movie TOMBSTONE, and he saw Michael BEIGN was in it and was going nuts as to where he was.
But when he found out Michael played as "JOHNNY RINGO",
To say he was blown away would have been an understatement.
We have always hated the fact that every Movie Michael was in:
He was killed off in each and every one of them.
My Boyfriend says the writers, directors, and James Cameron all committed a
CLASS A FELONY for not having
MICHAEL BEIGN return as
KYLE REESE in
TERMINATOR 6 DARK FATE,
To pick up and fight alongside
JOHN CONNOR against
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER and all of the other TERMINATORS of past:
T-1000,
T-X, and others.
Talking about a blast to the future,
From the past.
All they had to do was make Michael Biehn the bad terminator in terminator 2. They could have said that terminators were infiltration units made to look like known soldiers of the resistance. And this one happened to look like Reese. And why let hicks live in aliens only to kl him off in the third film. The rule should be that they never should make a sequel without bringing back as many characters as possible.
I've always said there are two types of James Cameron films. Ones I watch a thousands time, and ones I watch once. Michael Biehn is the former. Coincidence? I think not.
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If it helps: You sound a little like Michael Biehn, bro.
What wa the film that he played some cop or something in and it is nearly as old as aliens I see it once randomly on tv at like 2am years ago
He was great professionally, but He wasnt liked personally, for good reason
what "good reason" please?
Why is that? Genuinely curious.
@@justmemimi7338 he is a prick with a short temper.
Navy Seals too
Bring hicks back Neil blompkan
i think his main issue is that he didnt quite have the charisma to carry a movie on his own. great support character, but on his own too plain.
Alien 3 was an abomination
Not by me always appreciated his work
Underappreciated by who?.the man is a top class actor
He is so iconic as John Connor in T1 that it's hard to see him as any other character.
Nah, Terminator 2 is still my favorite movie, no hype needed, lol.
I hear it was his drinking that cost him a lot of success.