Michael Biehn Biography: Net Worth, Wife, Children, Movies, Awards, Parents, Age, Height

Michael Connell Biehn also known as Michael Biehn is an American actor, director, and producer best known for his iconic roles in science fiction and action films.

He portrayed Kyle Reese in The Terminator, Corporal Dwayne Hicks in Aliens, and Lieutenant Hiram Coffey in The Abyss, collaborating extensively with James Cameron while building a respected career in genre cinema and television.

Michael Biehn
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Michael Connell Biehn
Stage Name:	Michael Biehn
Born:	July 31, 1956 (age 69 years old)
Place of Birth:	Anniston, Alabama, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	American (German, English, Irish, and Scottish descent)
Height:	183 cm
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Don Biehn and Marcia Connell Biehn
Siblings:	Brooks Ann Biehn, Jonathon Biehn, and Steven Biehn
Spouse:	Jennifer Blanc-Biehn
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Five sons (including Caelan, Alexander, Devon, Taylor, and Dashiell King Biehn)
Occupation:	Actor, Director, Producer
Net Worth:	Estimated at $8 million USD

Early Life and Education

Michael Connell Biehn was born on July 31, 1956, in Anniston, Alabama, United States. He grew up with parents Don Biehn, a lawyer, and Marcia Connell Biehn.

His ethnicity is American with German, English, Irish, and Scottish roots. He has siblings Brooks Ann Biehn, Jonathon Biehn, and Steven Biehn.

The family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, and then to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, when he was 14. He participated in the high school drama club at Lake Havasu High School.

He attended the University of Arizona on a drama scholarship, where he joined Sigma Nu fraternity, but left after two years to pursue acting in Hollywood.

Career

Michael Biehn began his acting career with early roles in The Fan (1981) opposite Lauren Bacall.

His breakthrough came as Kyle Reese in James Cameron‘s The Terminator (1984). He reunited with Cameron for Aliens (1986) as Corporal Hicks and The Abyss (1989) as Lieutenant Hiram Coffey.

Other notable films include Tombstone as Johnny Ringo, Navy SEALs, The Rock, Planet Terror, and The Magnificent Seven series.

He has appeared in The Walking Dead, directed and produced films like The Victim through Blanc-Biehn Productions with his wife, and continued working in independent projects and genre films.

His performances often feature intense, resilient military or law enforcement characters.

Awards and Nominations

• Saturn Award nomination for Best Actor (Aliens, 1987)
• Saturn Award Special Award (1991)
• Saturn Award Life Career Award (2011)
• Saturn Award nomination for Best Guest-Starring Performance (The Walking Dead, 2022)
• Additional genre and ensemble recognitions

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @therealmichaelb

Personal Life

Michael Biehn, 69 years old, has been married three times. His first marriage produced twin sons Devon and Taylor.

He was previously married to Gina Marsh, with whom he has sons Caelan and Alexander. He married actress Jennifer Blanc-Biehn in 2015, and they have one son, Dashiell King Biehn.

He has prioritized family life, stepping back from some major projects at times, and has overcome personal challenges including alcoholism and health issues. Height: 183 cm.

Net Worth

Michael Biehn‘s net worth is estimated at around $8 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in major films and television series, supplemented by directing, producing through Blanc-Biehn Productions, and long-term residuals from iconic performances.

Filmography

• The Terminator (1984) as Kyle Reese
• Aliens (1986) as Corporal Dwayne Hicks
• The Abyss (1989) as Lieutenant Hiram Coffey
• Tombstone (1993) as Johnny Ringo
• Navy SEALs (1990)
• The Rock (1996)
• Planet Terror (2007)
• The Walking Dead (guest role)
• The Victim (2011, also director and producer)
• Additional credits: The Fan, The Seventh Sign, Clockstoppers, and numerous television and independent films