Michael Biehn: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 75
- on screen
- 1977–2026
- box office
- $361M
- average score
- 69
- Born
- July 31, 1956 (age 70)
- Birthplace
- Anniston, Alabama, U.S.
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1977-present
- Spouses
- Carlene Olson, Gina Marsh, Jennifer Blanc
- Children
- 5
The Best Michael Biehn Movies
The films of Michael Biehn that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Aliens (1986) leads with $131M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $131M Aliens 1986 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $78.4M The Terminator 1984 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $56.5M Tombstone 1993 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $25.1M Navy Seals 1990 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $18.9M The Seventh Sign 1988 · Horror -
Worldwide box office: $11.8M The Lords of Discipline 1983 · Drama
Michael Biehn's Career in Numbers
Michael Biehn's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael Biehn works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from James at 15 (1977) to Onslaught (2026), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Michael Biehn Movies by Decade
- 1970s 4
- 1980s 10
- 1990s 19
- 2000s 12
- 2010s 14
- 2020s 6
The 1990s were Michael Biehn's busiest decade, with 19 films.
Michael Biehn Movies by Genre
- Drama 14
- Action 12
- Horror 9
- Thriller 9
- Crime 6
- Tv movie 5
- Comedy 4
- Sci-Fi 3
- Animation 1
- Western 1
Drama is the genre Michael Biehn has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of action (12).
Michael Biehn Career Milestones
- First film
- James at 15 1977
- Biggest box office hit
- Aliens $131M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Predator: Killer of Killers Movie Echo Score 78
- Newest film
- Onslaught 2026
Michael Biehn Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Michael Biehn is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 69. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Michael Biehn Movies as an Actor
65- 2026
Onslaught as Baylor · Action Worldwide box office: $3.36M Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2025
Predator: Killer of Killers Animation Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2024
Rippy Horror Worldwide box office: $129K Movie Echo Score: 46 - 2024
The Lockdown as Max Hightower · Action - 2021
Terminator: Hunter Killer as Kyle Reese (voice) (archive footage) · Horror - 2020
Killer Weekend as Dr. Carol · Thriller - 2019
Red Handed as Reynolds · Horror - 2017
She Rises as Daddy Longlegs · Horror - 2017
The Shadow Effect as Sheriff Hodge · Thriller Worldwide box office: $43.4K - 2016
The Night Visitor 2: Heather’s Story as Agent Walker · Sci-Fi - 2015
The Night Visitor as Agent Walker · Horror - 2015
The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power as King Yannick · Action - 2014
Hidden in the Woods as Oscar Crocker · Thriller - 2014
Tapped Out as Reggie · Drama - 2012
Among Friends as Actor in hallucination scene · Horror - 2011
Yellow Rock as Tom Hanner · Western - 2011
Jacob as Lawrence Kell · Horror - 2010
Bereavement as Jonathan Miller · Crime Worldwide box office: $43.7K - 2010
The Blood Bond as John Tremayne · Action Worldwide box office: $1.48K - 2010
Psych:9 as Det. Marling · Thriller - 2009
Saving Grace B. Jones as Landy Bretthorst · Drama - 2008
Stiletto as Lee · Crime - 2007
They Wait as O'Connell · Thriller Worldwide box office: $464K - 2007
Planet Terror as Sheriff Hague · Action Worldwide box office: $11.4M - 2007
Thanksgiving as Sheriff · Horror - 2007
Spin as Tony Russo · Comedy - 2006
The Legend of Butch & Sundance as Mike Cassidy · Tv movie - 2005
Dragon Squad as Petros Angelo · Action Worldwide box office: $293K - 2005
Havoc as Stuart Lang · Drama Worldwide box office: $371K - 2002
Borderline as Det. Macy Kobacek · Crime - 2001
Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 Thriller Worldwide box office: $6.05M - 2000
Cherry Falls as Sherrif Brent Marken · Thriller - 1999
Silver Wolf as Roy McLean · Tv movie - 1998
Susan’s Plan as Bill · Crime - 1998
American Dragons as Detective Tony Luca · Action - 1998
The Magnificent Seven - 1997
Dead Men Can’t Dance as Robert Hart · Thriller - 1997
Asteroid as FEMA Director Jack Wallach · Tv movie - 1996
Mojave Moon as Boyd · Comedy - 1996
Conundrum as Det. Stash Horvak · Crime - 1995
Jade Drama Worldwide box office: $9.85M - 1995
In the Kingdom of the Blind, the Man with One Eye Is King as Jackie Ryan · Drama - 1995
Breach of Trust as Casey Woods · Drama - 1994
Deep Red as Joe Keyes · Thriller - 1993
Tombstone Action Worldwide box office: $56.5M - 1993
Deadfall Drama Worldwide box office: $18.4K - 1993
Strapped as Matthew McRae · Action - 1992
A Taste for Killing as Bo Landry · Tv movie - 1991
K2 as Taylor Brooks · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.11M - 1991
Timebomb as Eddy Kay / Oliver Dykstra · Sci-Fi - 1990
Navy Seals Action Worldwide box office: $25.1M - 1988
In a Shallow Grave as Garnet Montrose · Drama - 1988
The Seventh Sign as Russell Quinn · Horror Worldwide box office: $18.9M - 1987
Rampage as Anthony Fraser · Drama Worldwide box office: $796K - 1986
Aliens Action Worldwide box office: $131M - 1985
Deadly Intentions as Dr. Charles Raynor · Crime - 1984
The Terminator Action Worldwide box office: $78.4M - 1983
China Rose as Daniel Allen · Drama - 1983
The Lords of Discipline as John Alexander · Drama Worldwide box office: $11.8M - 1981
The Fan as Douglas Breen · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.08M - 1980
Hog Wild as Tim Warner · Comedy - 1978
A Fire in the Sky as Tom Rearden · Sci-Fi - 1978
Zuma Beach as J.D. · Drama - 1978
Coach as Jack · Comedy - 1977
James at 15 as Tony · Tv movie
Michael Biehn in Documentaries & Specials
10- 2024
Aliens Expanded as Self - Interviewee · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 88 - 2020
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business as Self · Documentary - 2019
#NoJoke as Self · Documentary - 2003
Wreckage and Rage: Making ‘Alien³’ as Self · Documentary - 2003
Superior Firepower: Making ‘Aliens’ as Self · Documentary - 2002
The Alien Saga as Self · Documentary - 2001
Alien Evolution as Self / 'Cpl. Dwayne Hicks' · Documentary - 2001
Other Voices: Creating ‘The Terminator’ as Self · Documentary - 1993
Under Pressure: Making ‘The Abyss’ as Self · Documentary - 1993
T2: More Than Meets the Eye as Self · Documentary
Who Is Michael Biehn?
Michael Biehn was born in Anniston, Alabama, U.S. in 1956 and is 70 years old. Credited on films since 1977, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Michael Biehn, born on July 31, 1956, is a well-noted American actor, best known for his roles in an array of science fiction films directed by James Cameron. His pivotal roles include playing Sgt. Kyle Reese in The Terminator (1984), Cpl. Dwayne Hicks in Aliens (1986), and Lt. Coffey in The Abyss (1989). He has also graced the big screen in films such as The Fan (1981), The Seventh Sign (1988), and Tombstone (1993). His television portfolio includes appearances in Hill Street Blues (1984), The Magnificent Seven (1998–2000), and Adventure Inc. (2002–2003). Born in Anniston, Alabama, he is of German, English, Irish, and Scottish descent, highlighted by his German-origin surname. Biehn spent his childhood relocating from Nebraska to Arizona and eventually enrolled in the University of Arizona. His acting journey began post his fraternity years at Sigma Nu, when he entered the heart of Hollywood.
Biehn's early career launch included a minor role in the film Grease (1978) and in The Fan (1981) where he played an intense role of Douglas Breen. However, Biehn's breakthrough came in 1984 with the character of Sgt. Kyle Reese in The Terminator. He continued his contributions to the Terminator sequel, Terminator 2: Judgment Day and also played Corporal Hicks in Aliens, under James Cameron, making a significant mark in the science fiction genre. Biehn was lauded for his exemplary performance in The Abyss (1989), yet another testament of his collaboration with Cameron. His notable roles include his portrayals in Tombstone, The Rock (1996), and The Mandalorian (2020) as well as his ventures into directing with The Blood Bond (2010), among others. His personal life involved struggles with alcoholism and health issues, yet he prioritized family and work over fame.
Who Michael Biehn Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Michael Biehn shares the most films with. James Cameron comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Sigourney Weaver (6).
Michael Biehn: Questions & Answers
How many movies Michael Biehn has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Michael Biehn been in?
Michael Biehn is credited on 75 films, from 1977 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Michael Biehn's highest-grossing movie?
Aliens (1986) is Michael Biehn's biggest box office hit, with $131M worldwide, ahead of The Terminator (1984) ($78.4M). Across every film with box office figures, Michael Biehn's movies have made $361M.
Michael Biehn's biggest hits What is the best Michael Biehn movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michael Biehn's best-rated film is Aliens Expanded (2024) with a score of 88, followed by Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) (78).
Best Michael Biehn movies, ranked How old is Michael Biehn?
Michael Biehn is 70 years old, born on July 31, 1956 in Anniston, Alabama, U.S..
What is Michael Biehn's newest movie?
The most recent film on Michael Biehn's filmography is Onslaught (2026), in the role of Baylor.
Who does Michael Biehn work with most often?
Michael Biehn shares the most films with James Cameron (8 films), Sigourney Weaver (6 films) and Lance Henriksen (5 films).
The Best Michael Biehn Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 75 credits.
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