Michael Des Barres

In 1987, Michael was nominated for a Razzie Award for Worst Original Song for his song Nine 1/2 Weeks.

Michael formed the Michael Des Barres and Free Love Foundation in 2006.

Michael enjoys writing movie scripts and volunteering for homeless teens.

Michael held a writing course at Santa Barbara University.

Michael organizes the "Don't Knock The Rock" film festival.

In 2002, Michael won Best Actor at the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival for his role in Ocean Park.

In 2001, Michael formed the band Down Boy.

Michael attended the Corona Academy drama school in London.

Michael went to Repton boarding school. He was kicked out when he was 16 because his hair was too long.

Michael's parents separated shortly after he was born; Michael grew up living with his mother.

Michael's father, Philip, was a real marquis and an aristocrat. Michael's mother, Irene, was a jazz singer.

Michael's first wife was Wendy Hamilton; they divorced in 1974.

Michael co-wrote "We Fight For Love", the end-title-song for Commando (1985).

Michael appeared on the original WKRP in Cincinnati (1978) as Sir Charles Dog Weatherbee. Fourteen years later, he became a regular cast member of The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991) as Jack Allen.

Michael married Pamela Des Barres on October 29, 1977, but they later divorced in 1991.

Michael has one child named Nicholas Dean Des Barres which was born on September 30, 1978.

Michael is 5'8½" (1.74 m).

His character of Murdoc which he played on MacGyver was only slated to have a one-time appearance on the show. But producers Henry Winkler and John Rich thought he did such a good job, so they gave him a recurring role.

He wrote the lyrics to the song "Cleo Rocks" for the season 4 episode of MacGyver of the same name.

Michael was born just ten days (within the same year) before fellow rock impresario Alice Cooper.

His last name is pronounced "Deb-Barr."