Michael WoodsFilmography

Born:: Detroit, MI
Occupation:: Actor
Biography:: Michael Woods was a lead actor who appeared on television and in films throughout the 1980s and '90s. ~ All Movie Guide...Read More

Current News:: Actor Woods sues RI hospital in brother's death
Nov. 6, 2009 7:17 PM ET (AP)

Sort By:
Title
Release Date

Demons from Her Past

Actors: Alexandra Paul, Michael Woods, Cynthia Gibb, Rob Stewart, John Ralston

Synopsis: Allison (Alexandra Paul) has spent years behind bars after being accused of a crime she didn't even commit, and now that she's been released the time has come to take revenge on the men who made her do the time for their horrific crime. Years ago, a young boy was murdered, and the men responsible Read More

2007
Shock to the System

Actors: Chad Allen, Sebastian Spence, Michael Woods, Daryl Shuttleworth, Anne Marie De Luise, Nelson Wong

Synopsis: The traditional crime thriller gets a modern twist with this sequel to Third Man Out following the further adventures of gay detective Donald Strachey (Chad Allen). Hard boiled private investigator Donald Strachey has just found the lifeless body of his latest client, and now in order to catch the Read More

2006
Ballistic Kiss

Actors: Donnie Yen, Annie Wu, Jimmy Wong, Simon Yu-Yeung Lui, Yu Rongguang

Synopsis: Martial arts star Donnie Yen serves as producer, director and leading man of this stylish Hong Kong crime drama. Cat (played by Yen) is a killer for hire who is eager to leave the business, but agrees to one last hit to get even with a former friend who turned on him when they were both police Read More

1999
Into the Arms of Danger: A Moment of Truth Movie

Actors: Morgan Fairchild, Chandra West, Ricky Paull Goldin, Carrie Fleming, Michael Woods

Synopsis: Teenager Carly Astin (Chandra West) is terrified of the new boyfriend brought home by her single mom Diana (Morgan Fairchild) -- so much so that she runs away from her Salt Lake City home and into the clutches of seductive, smooth-talking Brad Winters (Ricky Paull Goldin). Unfortunately, Winters Read More

1997
Murder, She Wrote: Nailed

Synopsis: Murder, She Wrote's 241st episode largely takes place in a trendy Fifth Avenue beauty salon. A powerful financier has been found murdered in the establishment, and a hairdresser who has been passing along "trade secrets" is among those suspected. It is possible, however, that a burglar may be the Read More

1995
Against Their Will: Women in Prison

1994
Canadian Bacon

Actors: Alan Alda, John Candy, Rhea Perlman, Kevin Pollak, Rip Torn

Synopsis: In Michael Moore's political satire, the U.S. president (Alan Alda) decides to wage a cold war against Canada in an attempt to reverse his slipping popularity, and, as a result, he drives a small group of incensed Canadians to take matters into their own hands. Alda is the first president in years Read More

1994
Hit Woman - The Double Edge

Actors: Susan Lucci, Robert Urich, Michael Woods, Kevin Dunn

1992
F/X 2

Actors: Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Rachel Ticotin, Joanna Gleason, Philip Bosco

Synopsis: In F/X2: The Deadly Art of Illusion, Bryan Brown returns as movie special effects designer Rollie Tyler. Having barely escaped with his life after being duped and exploited by the villains in the first F/X, he isn't too eager to channel his talents into police work again. He'd much rather design Read More

5/10/91
Omen IV: The Awakening

Actors: Faye Grant, Michael Woods, Michael Lerner, Madison Mason, Asia Vieira

Synopsis: In this made-for-TV apocalyptic horror saga, the deceptively adorable daughter of late devil-boy Damian is adopted by a kindly couple who have no idea who she is. The husband is a politician and the daughter decides that the best way for her to spread evil around is to boost his career at every Read More

1991
Crystal Hunt

Actors: Donnie Yen, Sibelle Hu

Synopsis: This standard Hong Kong action film from director Pak Lam Chui was filmed in Thailand using much of the same cast and crew as the contemporaneous Cheetah on Fire. Carrie Ng stars as Lisa Li, who gathers an expedition to seek out the legendary Gold Crystal God, which, according to the local Read More

1991
Shadow of the Cobra

1989
The Haunting of Sarah Hardy

Actors: Morgan Fairchild, Sela Ward, Michael Woods

Synopsis: As usual, the USA network's ad copy for their TV-movie The Haunting of Sarah Hardy was a model of understatement: "She has beauty, wealth, love, and a past that's driving her insane." Sela Ward stars as Sarah, a newlywed who is obsessed with the memory of her late mother. Sarah is convinced that Read More

1989
Sadie and Son

Synopsis: Sadie (Debbie Reynolds) is a salty, streetwise New York cop, forced into early retirement. Her son (Brian McNamara) is a rookie police officer. Carl Kleinschmidt's script contrives to have Sadie and Son become partners: she performs a heroic deed while in "civvies," and is restored to the force. Read More

1987
Private Eye

Actors: Lisa Jane Persky, Bill Sadler, Jay O. Sanders, Michael Woods

Synopsis: Private Eye was the pilot for the 1987 TV series of the same name. The setting is the Los Angeles of 1956. Ex-cop Jack Cleary (Michael Woods), embittered over his brother's death, becomes a Spillanelike private detective, principally to solve his sibling's murder. A Rock 'n' roll idol (John Read More

1987
Lady Beware

Actors: Diane Lane, Michael Woods, Cotter Smith, Peter Nevargic, Edward Penn

Synopsis: In this sexy thriller, Katya (Diane Lane) is a window dresser who specializes in displays with sexy, slightly kinky themes. Surrounded by the equipment of her trade -- mannequins and lingerie -- Katya lives in a loft apartment in downtown Pittsburgh. She spends her evenings taking baths by Read More

1987
Rage of Angels: The Story Continues

Actors: Angela Lansbury, Michael Nouri, Jaclyn Smith, Ken Howard

Synopsis: This two-part TV movie was the sequel to the ratings-grabbing 1983 miniseries Rage of Angels; both were based on the best-seller by Sidney Sheldon. Jaclyn Smith returns as dynamic New York trial lawyer Jennifer Parker, while Ken Howard likewise reprises his role as Jennifer's married lover Read More

1986
Death Ride to Osaka

Synopsis: Based on true incidents, this movie follows the plight of a young American girl who travels to Japan to start work as a club singer, only to discover that she has been tricked into working as a prostitute for the Yakuza. ~ Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide Read More

1983
Sparkling Cyanide

Actors: Anthony Andrews

Synopsis: Scriptwriters Robert Malcolm Young, Sue Grafton and Stephen Humphrey transposed the Agatha Christie story Sparkling Cyanide from its veddy British locale to the plush environs of Pasadena for this 1983 TV-movie adaptation. Leading character Anthony Andrews is still a Briton, mingling with the rich Read More

1983
Washington Mistress

Actors: Lucie Arnaz, Richard Jordan

Synopsis: In this made-for-TV movie, a married politician (Richard Jordan) and a spunky congressional aide (Lucie Arnaz) start up an adulterous affair that could land them both in hot water. ~ Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide Read More

1981
Somewhere in Time

Actors: Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, Christopher Plummer, Teresa Wright, Bill Erwin

Synopsis: Christopher Reeve got away from Superman and related costume roles in this dramatic fantasy film, adapted from Richard Matheson's 1960s vintage novel Bid Time Return. A young playwright, Richard Collier (Reeve), is approached by an elderly woman on the occasion of his first triumph in 1972 -- all Read More

1980