He's a Scene Stealer by nature and by the quality of his work . . .

It is said that Michael Wincott is an actor who "lives the character" and he himself says, "You have to be careful so you don't make your character dull and predictable. Sometimes you have to bend the script a little".  Well, just watch three different movies and you'll see three different characters, but not Michael.  He blends in like a chameleon.  Mind you, a gorgeous one.

This section of michaelwincott.org is devoted to sharing the "little scene stealer's" best short appearances. Some of these characters may only grace the screen for a scene or two, but you will always remember the performance.  Good movies are made even better by his skills.  I will add more as I get a chance.

Miami Vice (TV-1988) *Wilson Cook

Sufficiently slimy small-time smuggler . . .

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Well, I guess we can see why Michael didn't pursue his television career. A good decision.

MORE TO COME SOON . . . .

Crime Story (1987) *Bobby Meeker

(TV series taking place in early 1960s Las Vegas) 

A loan shark and a weasel with the face of an angel . . .

There are two extended clips here. The first is from an episode in 1987 and the second in 1988. Note the improvement in his acting in just this short amount of time.

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