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My Take
Michael Berryman has my profound respect. Born with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, leaving him without sweat glands, hair, or fingernails, he could easily have stayed out of the public eye. Instead he turned a singular appearance into a weapon, carving out an unshakable place in cult and horror cinema starting with The Hills Have Eyes. Transforming a hard condition into an identity, and that identity into genuine craft, is a remarkable act of will. Still working decades after his 1948 birth, he answered a looks-obsessed industry with sheer presence and ability. To me he is a truly irreplaceable character actor.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Berryman
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・ベリーマン
- Reading
- まいける・べりーまん
- Born
- September 4, 1948 (age 77)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rat
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / film producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Berryman born?
Born September 4, 1948 (age 77).
Where is Michael Berryman from?
Michael Berryman is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Michael Berryman do?
Michael Berryman works as actor, television actor, film actor, film producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.