Whelanslive.com presents
MICHAEL WINSLOW
(Police Academy)
Barking dogs, squishing soggy sneakers, Jets roaring, spine tingling scratches from a chalkboard, radio noises, guitars screaming, cell phones, and so much more! Noises, every noise you can imagine but is it real or the vocal cords of Michael Winslow? He spent more time in the principal’s office than in class.
After graduating from High School and a short-lived college spell, he had his first professional performance at a club/theater in Boulder, Colorado named Tulagi’s. This was very exciting for him because Jimmy Hendrix, The Doors, Tommy Bolin and other famous bands played there (By the way Michael does an incredible imitation on Hendrix’s guitar playing).
Director Hugh Wilson and producer Paul Manslanski came to see him perform at Long Beach Theater where he was opening for the incomparable Count Basie and his Orquestra. Needless to say, Wilson and Manslanski were blown away! They immediately wrote him into the script of the unforgettable 'Police Academy I through VII.' As soon as this movie came out it became an instant success and so did Michael! His celebrity status was in place. He then went to play a part in Mel Brooks 'Spaceballs'. This film helped in furthering his spotlight as a unique comedian. A man with a special talent that made 'families' laugh. Michael was also heard, but not seen, when he gave the voice to Stripe, the evil little creature, in another Hit Movie 'Gremlins'.
He also did voice-overs for Disney and Universal Studios in such rides as 'Back to the Future and Terminator' Currently you can also hear him in the Television Hits 'Robo Chicken and Family Guy.'
Michael, a master of vocal gymnastics, can imitate over 1000 sound effects using his voice alone. Whether he is recreating the frenzy of Jimmy Hendrix playing the guitar, or the roar of a jet plane, his talent is truly remarkable and his versatility admirable and enjoyable for all ages!
