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My Take
Michael Beck will always be Swan to me, and that's no small thing. The Warriors is one of those movies that gets cooler with every passing decade, and his quiet, brooding lead anchors all the neon chaos around him. It's almost unfair that the same year basically gave him a cult classic and then Xanadu arrived to muddy his momentum. But honestly, that's part of his charm now: a guy who headlined an enduring underground favorite and never chased the spotlight too hard afterward. I respect actors who leave behind one perfect, unforgettable role rather than fading into a hundred forgettable ones.
Overview
Michael Beck is an American actor born on February 4, 1949, in Memphis, Tennessee. He is best known for starring as Swan, the lead protagonist in Walter Hill's 1979 cult crime film The Warriors. He also appeared in the 1980 musical fantasy film Xanadu opposite Olivia Newton-John, and worked extensively in film and television throughout the 1980s.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Beck
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・ベック
- Reading
- まいける・べっく
- Born
- February 4, 1949 (age 77)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Ox
- Origin
- Memphis, Tennessee, United States
- Occupation
- Actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Beck born?
Born February 4, 1949 (age 77).
Where is Michael Beck from?
Michael Beck is from Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
What does Michael Beck do?
Michael Beck works as Actor.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.