Actor

Michael Beach: Movies & Box Office

films: 55
on screen: 1986–2025
box office: $1.46B
average score: 55

Born: October 30, 1963 (age 62)
Birthplace: Roxbury, Massachusetts, U.S.
Full name: Michael Anthony Beach
Citizenship: United States
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 1986-present
Spouses: Tracey Beach, Elisha Wilson

Known for

The Best Michael Beach Movies

The highest-rated films Michael Beach is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. No Postage Necessary (2018) scores highest, at 86. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Michael Beach's Career in Numbers

Michael Beach's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael Beach works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Streets of Gold (1986) to Shelby Oaks (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Michael Beach Movies by Decade

1980s 5
1990s 19
2000s 3
2010s 16
2020s 12

The 1990s were Michael Beach's busiest decade, with 19 films.

Michael Beach Movies by Genre

Drama 15
Action 8
Comedy 7
Thriller 6
Horror 3
Mystery 3
Sci-Fi 2
Tv movie 2
Fantasy 2
Biography 1

Drama is the genre Michael Beach has worked in most, with 15 films, ahead of action (8).

Michael Beach Career Milestones

First film: Streets of Gold 1986
Biggest box office hit: Aquaman $1.15B worldwide
Best-rated film: No Postage Necessary Movie Echo Score 86
Newest film: Shelby Oaks 2025

55 credits

Michael Beach Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Michael Beach is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 55. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Michael Beach?

Michael Beach was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, U.S. in 1963 and is 62 years old. Credited on films since 1986, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Michael Anthony Beach is an esteemed American actor, born on October 30, 1963, in Roxbury, Massachusetts. He has showcased his talent in a variety of films since 1986, with his debut being in the film End of the Line in 1987. Beach proved his acting mettle opposite Morgan Freeman and Beverly Todd in Lean on Me (1989). His versatile acting prowess was apparent as he co-starred in a range of films, including Internal Affairs, Cadence (1990), One False Move (1992), Short Cuts, and True Romance (1993).

Making a significant breakthrough as Angela Bassett's unfaithful husband in the comedy-drama film Waiting to Exhale in 1995, he brought to life the character of Vanessa L. Williams's unfaithful husband in the comedy-drama film Soul Food in 1997. On television, his recurring role, Al Boulet, the ex-husband of physician assistant Jeanie Boulet in the NBC medical drama ER from 1995 to 1997, left a lasting impact. From 1999 to 2005, Beach exhibited his consistent performance as a regular cast member in another NBC drama series, Third Watch, portraying FDNY paramedic Monte 'Doc' Parker. He notched guest-starring roles on popular shows like Law & Order, Criminal Minds, Grey's Anatomy, and Chicago P.D.. In 2018, Beach made waves in the DC Universe with his role in Aquaman and was confirmed by Deadline Hollywood to star in Saw X in 2023.

Works with

Who Michael Beach Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Michael Beach shares the most films with. Keith David comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Julie Benz (2).

FAQ

Michael Beach: Questions & Answers

How many movies Michael Beach has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Michael Beach been in?

Michael Beach is credited on 55 films, from 1986 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Michael Beach's highest-grossing movie?

Aquaman (2018) is Michael Beach's biggest box office hit, with $1.15B worldwide, ahead of Saw X (2023) ($113M). Across every film with box office figures, Michael Beach's movies have made $1.46B.

Michael Beach's biggest hits

What is the best Michael Beach movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michael Beach's best-rated film is No Postage Necessary (2018) with a score of 86, followed by If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) (78).

Best Michael Beach movies, ranked

How old is Michael Beach?

Michael Beach is 62 years old, born on October 30, 1963 in Roxbury, Massachusetts, U.S..

What is Michael Beach's newest movie?

The most recent film on Michael Beach's filmography is Shelby Oaks (2025), in the role of Detective Burke.

Who does Michael Beach work with most often?

Michael Beach shares the most films with Keith David (3 films), Julie Benz (2 films) and Nancy Travis (2 films).

The Best Michael Beach Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 55 credits.

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