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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Model, Film actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Birthplace
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Education
Temple University, Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, Cherokee High School
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (מִיכָאֵל)
Popularity
Tier B -- 28,126 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 23
Year context
Born in 1960 -- First televised presidential debate (Kennedy vs Nixon); Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Career
Career spanning 5 years (1984-1989)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Rat
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (7)
Biography
Michael Schoeffling (born December 10, 1960) is an American former actor, and male model, best known for playing Jake Ryan in Sixteen Candles, Kuch in Vision Quest, and Joe in Mermaids.
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How old is Michael Schoeffling?
Michael Schoeffling is 65 years old, born on .
Where was Michael Schoeffling born?
Michael Schoeffling was born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, USA.
What movies or shows has Michael Schoeffling been in?
Michael Schoeffling has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include Slaves of New York (1989), Longtime Companion (1989), Let's Get Harry (1986), Belizaire the Cajun (1986), Vision Quest (1985).
What is Michael Schoeffling known for?
Michael Schoeffling is primarily known as an actor. Michael Schoeffling (born December 10, 1960) is an American former actor, and male model, best known for playing Jake Ryan in Sixteen Candles, Kuch in…
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You can find more about Michael Schoeffling on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
