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Michael Paré
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October 9, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York City, NY
Biography:Best remembered for playing Eddie in "Eddie & the Cruisers" (1983) and its sequel, "Eddie & the Cruisers 2: Eddie Lives!" (1989), "Michael Pare" makes his living appearing in B-movies and straight-to-video actioners. The Brooklyn-born Pare started out as a New York Culinary Institute-trained sous chef and then a model. He started acting at a friend's suggestion and studied under "Uta Hagen" and Marvin Nelson. His first break came from playing tough student Tony Villicana on the adventure/comedy series "The Greatest American Hero" (1981). This led to the leading role in the made-for-television film "Crazy Times" (1981). Following his work in "Eddie & the Cruisers", Pare starred in "The Philadelphia Experiment" (1984). His shot for major movie stardom came from director "Walter Hill", whose own career was taking off following the success of his "Eddie Murphy" vehicle "48 Hrs." (1982). "Hill" cast Pare in... Full Biography
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