Dudikoff Michael
Date of Birth
8 October 1954
Michael Dudikoff epitomizes the California native - hot and cool, free-spirited, fun-loving, rugged and natural…best described by friends as 'the salt of the earth.' Born and raised in Redondo Beach, Dudikoff began his career as a model featured in a Coppertone suntan commercial, flashing not only his tan and bright smile, but his charismatic appeal, which caught the attention of many people in the film and television industry.
Dudikoff, as a novice, was often dubbed a "Dean-Mcqueen" and this stigma preceded him in his career. He admits self-effacingly, "I considered this to be the ultimate compliment [being compared to screen legends such as James Dean and Steve Mcqueen]."
Dudikoff's raw talent parlayed his modeling career and natural acting abilities on to the big screen, the featured leading man in several action/dramatic films including the American Ninja, Avenging Force, Platoon Leader, Soldier Boyz, Moving Target, and the Silencer. His versatility also landed him comedic roles in Bachelor Party and Ringmaster as well as the romantic lead in Bounty Hunters and In Her Defense just to name a few.