Michael Copeman is a multifaceted American-Canadian actor, born on October 11, 1950, in Rhinebeck, New York, with a unique life trajectory that has led him to hold dual citizenship of Canada and the United States.
Throughout his career, he has secured a range of memorable roles in Canadian-produced science fiction films, including the 1991 movies "Abraxas, Guardian of the Universe" and "Scanners III: The Takeover", in which he played a local town sheriff and an evil scanner leader, respectively. Additionally, he has appeared in other notable films such as "Food of the Gods II", "Last Man Standing", "The Killing Machine", and "Street Law", which are a mix of Canadian and American low-budget action films.
Copeman has also had smaller parts in bigger Hollywood productions, such as "The Fly", "Death to Smoochy", and "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford". His frequent collaborations with the director/producer/writer team of Damian Lee and David Mitchell have resulted in a total of six titles, including the aforementioned films, as well as the lesser-known "Thunderground".
Beyond his film work, Copeman has made a name for himself in television, with recurring parts in the series "Fast Track", "Highlander: The Raven", "Aaron Stone", "Dan for Mayor", and "When Hope Calls", showcasing his versatility as an actor.