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Born on February 12, 1950 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Michael Ironside is a television actor, film actor and voice actor. As of 2026, Michael Ironside is 76 years old. Education on record includes OCAD University. Recorded honors include Time Machine Award (2011).
My Take
Michael Ironside is the kind of character actor I treasure: a face that does half the storytelling before he says a word. Over 270 credits, mostly villains, yet what makes him frightening is the human ache underneath the menace rather than the menace itself. His art-school roots in Toronto and his work as a writer and director tell me he builds his antagonists from the inside out, which is why they land. I'll always respect the journeyman craftsman over the flashy lead, and his long, steady career is proof that a great scene-sharpener is worth more than a dozen forgettable stars.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Ironside
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・アイアンサイド
- Reading
- まいける・あいあんさいど
- Born
- February 12, 1950 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / voice actor / screenwriter / film director
2. Background
- University
- OCAD University
Awards & achievements
- 2011 Time Machine Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Ironside born?
Born February 12, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Michael Ironside from?
Michael Ironside is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What does Michael Ironside do?
Michael Ironside works as television actor, film actor, voice actor, screenwriter, film director.
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