Mike Starr (born July 29, 1950) is an American

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. Tall and burly with a deep voice, Starr often performs as mobsters, police officers, blue-collar workers or tough guys. He was a regular cast member on ''

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'' and '' Ed'', and made appearances in the films '' Goodfellas'', ''

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'' and '' Billy Bathgate''.

Early life

Michael Starr was born in

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, and grew up in Flushing. He is of Irish and Polish descent. His brother is actor Beau Starr.

Career

Starr has featured in notable films such as '' Goodfellas'', '' Uncle Buck'', '' The Bodyguard'', ''

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'', '' Miller's Crossing'', '' Jersey Girl'', ''

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'', '' The Last Dragon'' and '' The Ice Harvest''.

Filmography

Films

Television

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Starr, Mike 1950 births Living people People from Flushing, Queens Hofstra University alumni 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors American male film actors American male television actors American people of Irish descent American people of Polish descent Male actors from Queens, New York