Michael Des Barres

Birth Name:

Michael Philip Des Barres

Birth Place:

London, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Received the AOF International Film Festival's Legends Award for his achievements throughout his acting career in 2011
Won an International Independent Film & Video Festival Award for Best Actor in a Feature Film for "Ocean Park" in 2002
Attended several boarding schools throughout his life and studied acting at the Corona Stage Academy
Began his acting career by appearing in advertising campaigns
Formed his first band, The Orange Illusion, with some of his drama school classmates in 1967
Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "Whack-O!" in 1960
Best known for his role as Murdoc in "MacGyver" and as the lead singer of the band Power Station for their 1985 Live Aid concert
Formed three bands during the 1970s and 1980s: Silverhead, Detective, and Chequered Past, before being asked to replace Robert Palmer in Power Station
Appeared in the music video for Maroon 5's hit song "Moves Like Jagger․"
Holds the hereditary title of Marquis, which can be traced back to 12th century France, when his ancestor Guillaume Des Barres rescued the King of France from an enemy attack

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