The Terminator1984
As Kyle Reese
TMDb 7.7 / 10
Michael Biehn
Born
Michael Connell Biehn is an American actor whose work in 1980s and 1990s genre cinema helped define the modern action and science-fiction lead. He is most closely associated with James Cameron’s films, where he repeatedly embodied hardened, battle-tested characters grounded in realism rather than spectacle, most famously Kyle Reese in The Terminator (1984), Corporal Hicks in Aliens (1986), and Lieutenant Coffey in The Abyss (1989). Those performances became blueprints for the emotionally restrained, competent action hero and continue to influence how military and sci-fi protagonists are written and played. Beyond his Cameron collaborations, Biehn appeared in a run of cult and mainstream genre staples, including Navy SEALs (1990), Tombstone (1993), and The Rock (1996), often bringing a grounded intensity that contrasted with larger-than-life co-stars. His portrayal of Johnny Ringo in Tombstone is frequently cited as one of the era’s most memorable villains, defined by menace, precision, and restraint rather than excess. His cult status was later reinforced during the Tarantino–Rodriguez Grindhouse era with his appearance in Planet Terror (2007), part of the double-feature project released alongside Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof, linking Biehn’s legacy to modern exploitation-inspired genre cinema. That legacy carried into modern franchise television with his appearance as Lang in The Mandalorian (2020), reinforcing his enduring connection to science fiction and action storytelling across generations. Biehn’s work has earned long-standing respect among filmmakers, actors, and genre fans, with his performance in Aliens earning a Saturn Award nomination and his overall body of work achieving lasting cult recognition. While never positioned as a traditional blockbuster star, his influence spans decades of science fiction, action, westerns, and modern franchise storytelling.
Filmography (101)
Aliens1986
As Corporal Hicks
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Onslaught2026
As Baylor
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Grease1978
As Mike (uncredited)
TMDb 7.4 / 10
The Rock1996
As Commander Charles Anderson
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Predator: Killer of Killers2025
As Vandy (voice)
TMDb 7.8 / 10
Tombstone1993
As Johnny Ringo
TMDb 7.6 / 10
The Abyss1989
As Lieutenant Hiram Coffey
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Planet Terror2007
As Sheriff Hague
TMDb 6.7 / 10
The Art of War2000
As Robert Bly
TMDb 5.7 / 10
The Divide2012
As Mickey
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Havoc2005
As Stuart Lang
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Navy Seals1990
As Lt. James Curran
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Grindhouse2007
As Sheriff Hague (segment "Planet Terror")
TMDb 7.0 / 10
K21991
As Taylor Brooks
TMDb 5.7 / 10
From Darkness2011
As Agent Doug Albright
Puncture2011
As Red
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Timebomb1991
As Eddy Kay / Oliver Dykstra
TMDb 5.2 / 10
The Seventh Sign1988
As Russell Quinn
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Sushi Girl2012
As Mike
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Clockstoppers2002
As Henry Gates
TMDb 5.3 / 10
The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power2015
As King Yannick
TMDb 5.1 / 10
Take Me Home Tonight2011
As Bill Franklin
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Stiletto2008
As Lee
TMDb 4.7 / 10
The Lockdown2024
As Max Hightower
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Jade1995
As Bob Hargrove
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Cherry Falls2000
As Sherrif Brent Marken
TMDb 5.4 / 10
The Shadow Effect2017
As Sheriff Hodge
TMDb 5.0 / 10
#NoJoke2019
As Self
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Streets of Blood2009
As Agent Brown
TMDb 4.3 / 10
The Insatiable2006
As Strickland
TMDb 4.9 / 10
Dragon Squad2005
As Petros Angelo
TMDb 5.7 / 10
They Wait2007
As O'Connell
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Deadfall1993
As Joe Donan
TMDb 4.1 / 10
Rampage1987
As Anthony Fraser
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Mojave Moon1996
As Boyd
TMDb 4.9 / 10
Megiddo: The Omega Code 22001
As David Alexander
TMDb 4.6 / 10
Hog Wild1980
As Tim Warner
TMDb 3.7 / 10
The Fan1981
As Douglas Breen
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Red Handed2020
As Reynolds
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Bereavement2010
As Jonathan Miller
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Tapped Out2014
As Reggie
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Aliens Expanded2024
As Self
TMDb 8.9 / 10
Silver Wolf1999
As Roy McLean
TMDb 6.4 / 10
The Lords of Discipline1983
As John Alexander
TMDb 6.6 / 10
The Making of 'Tombstone'2002
As Self
TMDb 6.7 / 10
The Victim2011
As Kyle
TMDb 4.7 / 10
The Girl2014
As Father
TMDb 3.7 / 10
Susan's Plan1998
As Bill
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'2003
As Self
TMDb 7.8 / 10
Asteroid1997
As FEMA Director Jack Wallach
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Dead Men Can't Dance1997
As Robert Hart
TMDb 3.9 / 10
The Legend of DarkHorse County2014
As Future Jon Ford
Borderline2002
As Det. Macy Kobacek
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Rippy2024
As Uncle Schmitty
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Breach of Trust1995
As Casey Woods
TMDb 4.9 / 10
Hidden in the Woods2014
As Oscar Crocker
TMDb 4.5 / 10
A Fire in the Sky1978
As Tom Rearden
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Coach1978
As Jack
TMDb 3.6 / 10
Conundrum1996
As Det. Stash Horvak
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Psych:92010
As Det. Marling
TMDb 4.7 / 10
The Ride1997
As Smokey Banks
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Among Friends2012
As Actor in hallucination scene
TMDb 4.3 / 10
In the Kingdom of the Blind, the Man with One Eye Is King1995
As Jackie Ryan
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Zuma Beach1978
As J.D.
TMDb 5.3 / 10
American Dragons1998
As Detective Tony Luca
TMDb 5.0 / 10
The Blood Bond2010
As John Tremayne
TMDb 2.3 / 10
A Taste for Killing1992
As Bo Landry
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'1993
As Self
TMDb 8.2 / 10
Treachery2013
As Henry
TMDb 4.2 / 10
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business2020
As Self
TMDb 3.0 / 10
China Rose1983
As Daniel Allen
TMDb 7.5 / 10
The Alien Saga2002
As Self
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'2003
As Self
TMDb 7.5 / 10
The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian1984
As Sébastien
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Spin2007
As Tony Russo
TMDb 5.2 / 10
The Kellys
The KellysRelease date TBA
The Night Visitor 2: Heather's Story2016
As Agent Walker
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Chain of Command2000
As Craig Thornton
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Deep Red1994
As Joe Keyes
TMDb 4.2 / 10
The Legend of Butch & Sundance2006
As Mike Cassidy
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Blood of the Hunter1995
As Philip Thorton / Blake
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Yellow Rock2011
As Tom Hanner
TMDb 5.3 / 10
No Prince for My Cinderella1978
As Mark Johnson
The Making of the Terminator1985
As Self
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Deadly Intentions1985
As Dr. Charles Raynor
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Other Voices: Creating 'The Terminator'2001
As Self
TMDb 5.9 / 10
In a Shallow Grave1988
As Garnet Montrose
TMDb 4.8 / 10
James at 151977
As Tony
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Strapped1993
As Matthew McRae
TMDb 5.9 / 10
She Rises2017
As Daddy Longlegs
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Saving Grace B. Jones2009
As Landy Bretthorst
TMDb 5.4 / 10
The Night Visitor2015
As Agent Walker
TMDb 5.0 / 10
The Paradise Connection1979
As Larry DeWitt
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Jacob2011
As Lawrence Kell
TMDb 4.1 / 10
Killer Weekend2020
As Dr. Carol
TMDb 4.6 / 10
Alien Evolution2001
As Self / 'Cpl. Dwayne Hicks'
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Terminator: Hunter Killer2021
As Kyle Reese (voice) (archive footage)
TMDb 8.5 / 10
T2: More Than Meets the Eye1993
As Self
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Die Nacht aus Blei1985
As Eseleine
TMDb 8.5 / 10
The Dark Forest
The Dark ForestRelease date TBA
As Peter
Filmography and biography: TMDb