Michael Papajohn (born November 7, 1964) is an American

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and former college baseball player for the

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team. He played Dennis Carradine in

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's ''Spider-Man'' trilogy.

Early life

Papajohn was born and raised in Vestavia Hills, a suburb of

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, to a

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family. He graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1983 and went on to play for two years at Gulf Coast Community College in

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. He was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 1985

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. Instead of signing a contract, he accepted a baseball scholarship to

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College career

Nicknamed Poppy, Papajohn was an outfielder for

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's LSU Tigers. He was a member of the 1986 Southeastern Conference baseball tournament All-Tournament Team and he, along with teammates Mark Guthrie, Joey Belle, Jeff Reboulet, Jeff Yurtin,

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and Barry Manuel, among others, helped LSU make its first

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appearance in

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Acting career

Papajohn got his start in acting while he was a student at

. Already an athlete, he was hired to be a stunt performer in the film ''

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'' which was being filmed on the campus of LSU and featured football action sequences filmed during

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games in Tiger Stadium. From there he moved on to being a stunt performer in films such as '' Money Talks'' and ''

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'' and acting in films like ''

Predator 2 ''Predator 2'' is a 1990 American science fiction film, science fiction action film written by brothers Jim and John Thomas, directed by Stephen Hopkins (director), Stephen Hopkins, and starring Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Ruben Blades, Rubén Bla ...

'', '' For Love of the Game'', where he plays

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slugger Sam Tuttle, and ''

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'' and ''

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'', in which he plays Dennis Carradine, the robber that was thought to have killed Uncle Ben with a pistol; Papajohn also makes a

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as a different character in the film series' reboot, ''

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''. He has also starred in '' Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines'', '' Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'', ''

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'', '' S.W.A.T.'', '' Land of the Lost'', ''

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'' in 2009,'' The Assault'' and '' Jeepers Creepers 3'' in 2017.

Filmography

* 1988 ''

'' as Unknown * 1990 ''

'' as Subway Gang * 1991 ''

The Last Boy Scout ''The Last Boy Scout'' is a 1991 American buddy action comedy film directed by Tony Scott from a screenplay by Shane Black, and produced by Joel Silver. It stars Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans, with Noble Willingham, Chelsea Field, Taylor Neg ...

'' as Hitman * 1992 ''

The Babe ''The Babe'' is a 1992 American Biographical film, biographical Sports film, sports drama film about the life of famed baseball player Babe Ruth, who is portrayed by John Goodman. Directed by Arthur Hiller, written by John Fusco, it was release ...

'' as Heckler * 1992 ''

Mr. Baseball ''Mr. Baseball'' is a 1992 American sports comedy film directed by Fred Schepisi, starring Tom Selleck, Ken Takakura, Dennis Haysbert, and Aya Takanashi. It depicts a tumultuous season in the career of veteran New York Yankees first baseman ...

'' as Rick * 1994 ''

Little Big League ''Little Big League'' is a 1994 American family sports film about a 12-year-old who suddenly becomes the owner and then manager of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. It stars Luke Edwards, Timothy Busfield, and Ashley Crow. The film is dir ...

'' as Tucker Kain * 1995 ''Dominion'' as John * 1995 ''

The Indian in the Cupboard ''The Indian in the Cupboard'' is a low fantasy children's novel by the British writer Lynne Reid Banks. It was published in 1980 with illustrations by Robin Jacques (UK) and Brock Cole (US). It was later adapted as a 1995 children's film ...

'' as a Cardassian * 1995 '' Wild Bill'' as Extra (uncredited) * 1996 '' Naked Souls'' as Driver * 1996 ''

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'' as CIA Agent Schiffer * 1997 ''

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'' as Glen, Zack's Dad * 1998 '' My Giant'' as Tough Guy #1 * 1998 ''

The Waterboy ''The Waterboy'' is a 1998 American sports comedy film directed by Frank Coraci. It was written by Adam Sandler as well as Tim Herlihy and produced by Robert Simonds and Jack Giarraputo. Sandler also stars as the title character while Kathy Ba ...

'' as Unknown * 1999 '' Inferno'' as Creep * 1999 '' For Love of the Game'' as Sam Tuttle * 2000 ''

Charlie's Angels ''Charlie's Angels'' is an American crime drama television series created by Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts for ABC. It originally aired from September 22, 1976, to June 24, 1981, airing for five seasons consisting of 115 episodes. It was produ ...

'' as Bathroom Thug * 2000 ''The Patriot of America'' as Payne (voice) * 2001 ''

The Animal ''The Animal'' is a 2001 American comedy film directed by Luke Greenfield, written by Tom Brady and Rob Schneider from a story conceived by Brady. It stars Schneider in the lead role, alongside Colleen Haskell, John C. McGinley, Guy Torry, an ...

'' as Patrolman Brady * 2001 ''Rustin'' as Trent Cotee * 2002 ''Whacked'' as Shannon * 2002 ''

'' as Carjacker * 2002 ''

The Hot Chick ''The Hot Chick'' is a 2002 American fantasy comedy film directed by Tom Brady (in his directorial debut), from a screenplay by Brady and Rob Schneider, and starring Schneider, Anna Faris, Matthew Lawrence, Eric Christian Olsen, and Rachel ...

'' as Security Guard * 2003 ''

A Man Apart ''A Man Apart'' is a 2003 American vigilante action thriller film directed by F. Gary Gray and co-produced by and starring Vin Diesel as Sean Vetter, an undercover DEA agent who is on a vendetta to take down a mysterious drug lord named Diabl ...

'' as Fake Uniformed Cop (uncredited) * 2003 ''

Hulk The Hulk is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in the debut issue of ''The Incredible Hulk (comic book), The Incredible Hulk ...

'' as Technician #5 * 2003 '' Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines'' as Paramedic #1 * 2003 '' S.W.A.T.'' as Bistro Gangster #3 * 2003 '' House of Sand and Fog'' as Carpenter * 2004 '' The Last Shot'' as Ed Rossi Jr. * 2005 '' The Longest Yard'' as Guard Papajohn * 2005 ''

Domino Dominoes is a family of tile-based games played with gaming pieces. Each domino is a rectangular tile, usually with a line dividing its face into two square ''ends''. Each end is marked with a number of spots (also called '' pips'' or ''dots'' ...

'' as Cigliutti Goon (uncredited) * 2006 '' Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector'' as Diner Manager * 2006 ''How to Go Out on a Date in Queens'' as Man at Table * 2007 ''

'' as Dennis Carradine/Carjacker * 2007 ''

Delta Farce ''Delta Farce'' is a 2007 American war comedy film directed by C. B. Harding and stars Bill Engvall, Larry the Cable Guy, DJ Qualls and Danny Trejo. The first film after the '' Blue Collar Comedy Tour'' concert films to star both Engvall and L ...

'' as Bill's Neighbor * 2007 ''

Live Free or Die Hard ''Live Free or Die Hard'' (released as ''Die Hard 4.0'' outside North America) is a 2007 American action thriller film directed by Len Wiseman, the fourth installment in the Die Hard (franchise), ''Die Hard'' film series. It is based on the 199 ...

'' as Gabriel's Henchman (uncredited) * 2007 ''

I Know Who Killed Me ''I Know Who Killed Me'' is a 2007 American psychological thriller film directed by Chris Sivertson, from a screenplay by Jeff Hammond. The film stars Lindsay Lohan, Julia Ormond, Neal McDonough, and Brian Geraghty. The film's story revolves ...

'' as Jacob K. / Joseph K. * 2008 ''

Superhero Movie ''Superhero Movie'' is a 2008 American superhero parody film written and directed by Craig Mazin, produced by Robert K. Weiss and David Zucker, and starring Drake Bell, Sara Paxton, Christopher McDonald, Kevin Hart, Brent Spiner, Jeffrey Ta ...

'' as Robber, 'Gimme Your Wallet' * 2008 '' Yes Man'' as Security Guard (uncredited) * 2009 ''

'' as Carnahan * 2009 '' Land of the Lost'' as Astronaut (uncredited) * 2009 '' Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' as Colin 'Cal' Banes * 2009 ''

'' as FBI Techie * 2010 ''

Jonah Hex Jonah Woodson Hex is a fictional antihero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer John Albano and artist Tony DeZuniga. Hex is a surly and cynical bounty hunter whose face is scarred on the r ...

'' as Saber Guard * 2010 '' The Assault'' as Pillot * 2011 ''

Drive Angry ''Drive Angry'' (alternatively titled ''Drive Angry 3D'') is a 2011 American action horror film in the exploitation cinema tradition, directed by Patrick Lussier, who co-wrote it with Todd Farmer. The film stars Nicolas Cage, Amber Heard, Will ...

'' as Tattooed Cult Member * 2011 '' The Hit List'' as FBI Special Agent Drake Ford * 2012 '' This Means War'' as German Goon * 2012 ''

For the Love of Money "For the Love of Money" is a soul, funk song that was written and composed by Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, and Anthony Jackson; it was recorded by Philadelphia soul group The O'Jays for the album '' Ship Ahoy.'' Produced by Gamble and Huff for P ...

'' as Little Guy * 2012 ''

'' as Alfie (uncredited) * 2012 ''

The Dark Knight Rises ''The Dark Knight Rises'' is a 2012 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Jonathan Nolan, and the story with David S. Goyer. Based on the DC Comics character Batman, it is the final instal ...

'' as Prison Guard (uncredited) * 2012 '' The Bourne Legacy'' as CIA Agent Larry * 2012 '' Gangster Squad'' as Mike 'The Flea' * 2013 '' Pawn Shop Chronicles'' as Spectator #1 * 2013 '' Bering Sea Beast'' as Jonas * 2013 '' Escape Plan'' as Prisoner Beaten by Breslin * 2013 '' Homefront'' as Hitman #4 * 2013–2015 ''

Banshee A banshee ( ; Irish language, Modern Irish , from , "woman of the Tumulus#Ireland, fairy mound" or "fairy woman") is a female spirit in Irish folklore who heralds the death of a family member, usually by screaming, wailing, shrieking, or kee ...

'' as Delmont Munson, Bald Thug * 2014 '' Devil's Due'' as Officer Miska * 2014 ''

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'' as Vory * 2014 ''

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes ''Dawn of the Planet of the Apes'' is a 2014 American science fiction action film directed by Matt Reeves and written by Mark Bomback and the writing team of Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver. The sequel to ''Rise of the Planet of the Apes'' (2011) ...

'' as Cannon-Gunner * 2014 '' Get On Up'' as 1949 Cop * 2014 '' Nightcrawler'' as Security Guard * 2014 '' Selma'' as Major John Cloud * 2015 '' Wild Card'' as Pit Boss * 2015 ''

Jurassic World ''Jurassic World'' is a 2015 American science fiction action film directed by Colin Trevorrow, who co-wrote the screenplay with Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Derek Connolly from a story by Jaffa and Silver. It is the first installment in the ...

'' as InGen Contractor * 2015 '' American Ultra'' as Otis * 2015 ''Nocturna'' as Lonny * 2016 ''My Many Sons'' as Pete's Dad * 2016 '' Cold Moon'' as Ed Gieger * 2016 '' Ozark Sharks'' as Rick * 2016 '' Jack Reacher: Never Go Back'' as DC Policeman at Restaurant * 2016 '' Live by Night'' as Maso's Crew (uncredited * 2017 ''Reborn'' as Dyson * 2017 '' Vengeance: A Love Story'' as J.J. Breen * 2017 '' Jeepers Creepers 3'' as Frank * 2018 '' Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'' as InGen Contractor * 2019 '' Welcome to Acapulco'' as Apex * 2019 ''

Black and Blue ''Black and Blue'' is the thirteenth studio album by the English rock band the Rolling Stones, released on 23 April 1976, by Rolling Stones Records. This album was the first record after former guitarist Mick Taylor quit in December 1974. ...

'' as Sergeant Leader * 2020 '' Unhinged'' as Homer * 2023 '' The Iron Claw'' as Olympic Coach

References

External links

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LSUSports.net Incomplete Bio
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