Michael Connell Biehn (born
July 31,
1956) is an
American actor. He is best known for his roles in James Cameron's science fiction-action films
The Terminator,
Aliens, and
The Abyss. He has also acted in other genres in such films as
Tombstone,
The Rock, and
Planet Terror. On television, Biehn appeared in the cast of the Emmy-Award winning 1980s television series
Hill Street Blues.
Biography
Personal life
Biehn was born in
Anniston, Alabama, the son of Marcia (
née Connell) and Don Biehn, a
lawyer [macons.cc/genealogy/surnames/fam01008.htm][Michael Biehn Biography (1956-)] but would grow up in
Lincoln, Nebraska[Michael Biehn–Biography ]. He has three siblings: Brooks Ann, Jonathon and Steven. Biehn attended high school in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, and was a member of the high school drama club. He then attended the drama program at the
University of Arizona (where he joined
Sigma Nu Fraternity) for two years before heading to Hollywood.
