Actor
Veteran actor and horror/sci-fi genre icon Michael Berryman is a native
of Los Angeles, California. He was born prematurely with Hydrochrotic
Ectodermal Dysplasia, a rare condition leaving him with no sweat glands,
hair, fingernails or teeth. Michael’s father was renowned neurosurgeon
Sloan Berryman and his mother, Barbara, was a Registered Nurse. Michael
as a young child had extensive cranial reconstruction @ Children’s Hospital
in Los Angeles. Michael took all these challenges and turned them into
a golden career in film and television, thanks to legendary film director
George Pal discovering Michael (who at the time owned and worked at a gift
shop/art gallery in Venice, California.)
George Pal cast Michael in the Western DOC SAVAGE, then shortly after that
Milos Forman cast Michael in the Academy Award winning film ONE FLEW
OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST.
Michael went on to star as PLUTO in Wes Craven’s cult classic THE
HILL’S HAVE EYES. Additionally, Berryman has appeared in such films as
WEIRD SCIENCE, STAR TREK IV, ARMED RESPONSE, CUT AND RUN, SOLAR
CRISIS, THE DEVIL’S REJECTS, etc. He also has appeared in more main-
stream roles, such as the comedy SPY HARD and family favorite SCOOBY
DOO. Michael’s many television credits include TALES FROM THE CRYPT and
X FILES. Michael Berryman portrays a gamut of characters, ranging from
evil, dangerous and creepy to wise, gentle, sage, mystical, whimsical,
comedic and even angels. Michael is an adored favorite of horror and sci-fi
movie fans worldwide.
Michael and his wife Patty own and run a farm in Northern California where
he and his wife have walnut, apple, pear, cherry, persimmon and plum
orchards, where they also raise their beloved horses. Michael enjoys baking
fresh fruit pies.
Most recently, Michael stars with Edward Furlong in the feature film BELOW
ZERO, as well as horror/ thrillers EREBUS, SELF STORAGE, starring opposite
Eric Roberts, RED AND YELLA KILL A FELLA, ARMY OF THE DAMNED and the
horror/comedy SMOTHERED. Michael will also star in the television series
HELL HUNTERS (based on the popular comic book) as well as the series
HELL’S KITTY.
Misty Moon Event
- An Evening With Michael Berryman – 20th March 2014