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Bret Michaels

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Used to date singer Susie Hatton and later Pamela Anderson. He dedicated his "Show Me Your Hits - A Salute To Poison" album to the birth of his daughter Raine Michaels and girlfriend Kristi Gibson, who gave birth to Raine in 2000. The album was also dedicated to the rest of the members of Poison who allowed him to re-record some of Poison's hit songs... See more trivia »

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Bret Michael Sychak
in Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
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Hide HideSoundtrack (27 titles)
2011 Bachelor Pad (TV series)
– Episode #2.3 (2011) (performer: "Every Rose Has Its Thorn")
 
2010 Glee (TV series)
– Audition (2010) (writer: "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" - uncredited)
 
2010 Hot Tub Time Machine (writer: "Talk Dirty to Me", "Cry Tough")
 
2010 Cop Out (writer: "Every Rose Has Its Thorn")
 
2009 The 63rd Annual Tony Awards (TV special) (writer: "Nothin' But a Good Time")
 
2009 Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (writer: "Nothin' But A Good Time")
 
2009 Nitro Circus (TV series)
– Las Vegas (2009) (writer: "Nothin' but a Good Time")
 
2009 Adventureland (writer: "I Want Action")
 
2009 (500) Days of Summer (writer: "EVERY ROSE HAS ITS THORN")
 
2008 The Rocker (writer: "Nothin' But a Good Time")
 
2008 Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (writer: "Nothin' But a Good Time")
 
2008 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
– Tina Fey/Carrie Underwood (2008) (writer: "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" - uncredited)
 
2007 Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (Video Game) (writer: "Talk Dirty To Me")
 
2007 Rock of Love with Bret Michaels (TV series)
– Talk Dirty to Me (2007) (writer: "Talk Dirty to Me" - uncredited)
 
2007 Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol (Video Game) ("Every Rose Has Its Thorn")
 
2006 Beerfest (writer: "Every Rose Has Its Thorn")
 
2006 Grandma's Boy (writer: "Talk Dirty to Me")
 
2005 Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (writer: "Every Rose Has Its Thorn")
 
2005 Mr. & Mrs. Smith (writer: "Nothin' But a Good Time")
 
2005 The O.C. (TV series)
– The Rager (2005) (writer: "Every Rose Has Its Thorn")
 
2004 Friday Night Lights (writer: "Nothin' but a Good Time")
 
2004 Chappelle's Show (TV series)
– Episode #2.3 (2004) (writer: "Every Rose Has Its Thorn")
 
2003 Grind (writer: "Nothin' But a Good Time")
 
2003 Pauly Shore Is Dead (writer: "I Want Action" / as B. Michaels)
 
2001 On the Line (writer: "Every Rose Has Its Thorn")
 
1998 A Letter from Death Row (writer: "The Last Breath", "Party Rock Band", "Human Zoo", "I'd Die For You", "Times Like These", "Little Willy", "Devil Inside", "Letter From Death Row", "69", "Angst Mary", "Steel Bar Blues", "Stay With Me", "WW Sex", "Say It" / performer: "The Last Breath", "Party Rock Band", "Human Zoo", "I'd Die For You", "Times Like These", "Little Willy", "Devil Inside", "Letter From Death Row", "69", "Angst Mary", "Steel Bar Blues", "Stay With Me", "WW Sex", "Say It")
 
1996 Beavis and Butt-Head (TV series)
– Stewart Is Missing (1996) (writer: "Unskinny Bop")
 
Show ShowProducer (10 titles)
Rock of Love with Bret Michaels (TV series) (producer - 9 episodes, 2007-2008) (co-executive producer - 7 episodes, 2008-2009)
– Double Dates (2009) (co-executive producer)
– Duet to Me One More Time (2009) (co-executive producer)
– Episode #3.6 (2009) (co-executive producer)
– Eight Is Not Enough (2009) (co-executive producer)
– Episode #3.3 (2009) (co-executive producer)
See all 16 episodes »
 
2007 Poison: Live, Raw and Uncut (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2001 Poison: Greatest Video Hits (video documentary) (executive producer)
 
1999 Five Aces (co-producer)
 
1999 High Tension, Low Budget (The Making of a Letter from Death Row) (video documentary) (executive producer)
 
1998 No Code of Conduct (executive producer)
 
1998 Free Money (associate producer)
 
1998 A Letter from Death Row (producer)
 
1997 Discovery Mars (video) (producer)
 
1997 Billboard Live in Concert: Bret Michaels (executive producer, producer)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (3 titles)
2011 My Trip to the Dark Side (Soundtrack writer/performer "Bittersweet")
 
Rock of Love with Bret Michaels (TV series) (composer: additional music - 10 episodes, 2007-2009) (composer: additional music / main title theme - 1 episode, 2007)
– Episode #3.12 (2009) (composer: additional music)
– Bikini Day Care (2009) (composer: additional music)
– Truck Stop Games (2009) (composer: additional music)
– Episode #3.6 (2009) (composer: additional music)
– Red, White and a Little Blue (2008) (composer: additional music)
See all 11 episodes »
 
2005 A Sight for Sore Eyes (short) (composer: song "Strange Sensation")
 
Show ShowActor (5 titles)
1999 Martial Law (TV series)
Ray Darrell
– The Friendly Skies (1999) … Ray Darrell
 
1998 No Code of Conduct
Frank 'Shane' Fields
 
1998 A Letter from Death Row
Michael Raine
 
1998 In God's Hands
Phillips
 
1994 Burke's Law (TV series)
Roger Cooper
– Who Killed the Starlet? (1994) … Roger Cooper
 
Show ShowDirector (4 titles)
Show ShowComposer (3 titles)
Show ShowWriter (3 titles)
1999 High Tension, Low Budget (The Making of a Letter from Death Row) (video documentary)
 
1998 No Code of Conduct (story / written by)
 
1998 A Letter from Death Row (writer)
 
Show ShowArt Director (1 title)
2001 Poison: Greatest Video Hits (video documentary)
 
Show ShowStunts (1 title)
1998 A Letter from Death Row (stunts)
 
Show ShowThanks (10 titles)
2012 My Trip Back to the Dark Side (very special thanks) (post-production)
 
2012 Rock of Ages (the producers wish to thank) (completed)
 
2011 My Trip to the Dark Side (very special thanks)
 
2010 The Apprentice (TV series) (dedicatee - 1 episode)
– Episode #9.8 (2010) (dedicatee)
 
2010 Hot Tub Time Machine (the producers wish to thank)
 
2005 A Sight for Sore Eyes (short) (special thanks)
 
2003 Destiny of Peace (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
1997 Bad Day on the Block (special thanks)
 
1997 She's So Lovely (special thanks)
 
1996 Unhook the Stars (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (89 titles)
2012 Celebrity House Hunting (TV series)
Himself
 
2012 The Talk (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 8 February 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2012 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (TV series)
Himself
– Gibbs Family Part 1 (2012) … Himself
– Gibbs Family Part 2 (2012) … Himself
 
2008-2011 LIVE! with Kelly (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 16 November 2011 (2011) … Himself
– Episode dated 10 March 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 23 January 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2011 Bachelor Pad (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.3 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Celebrity Close Calls (TV series)
Himself
– Bret Michaels/Mindy McCready/Ty Murray (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Celebrity Ghost Stories (TV series)
Himself
– Bret Michaels, Natasha Henstridge, Penelope Ann Miller, Eva Amurri (2011) … Himself
 
2011 The 2011 Billboard Music Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
2010-2011 The Apprentice (TV series)
Himself - Contestant / Himself - Guest Boardroom Advisor
– Retro Rumble (2011) … Himself - Guest Boardroom Advisor
– Episode #9.11 (2010) … Himself - Contestant
– Episode #9.10 (2010) … Himself - Contestant
– Episode #9.9 (2010) … Himself - Contestant
– Episode #9.8 (2010) … Himself - Contestant
See all 12 episodes »
 
2011 Charlie Sheen: Bad Boy on the Edge (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2011 Piers Morgan Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 2 March 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Top Gear USA (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Car vs. Plane (2011) … Himself
 
2010 Full Throttle Saloon (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.5 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 On the Road with Leah (TV series short)
Himself
– Yoga, Xmas Lights & Bret Michaels (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.7 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #1.6 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #1.5 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #1.4 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #1.3 (2010) … Himself
See all 9 episodes »
 
2010 The Wendy Williams Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 November 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 14 July 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Lopez Tonight (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 8 November 2010 (2010) … Himself - Guest
 
2010 Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp (TV series)
Himself
 
2010 The 2010 Miss Universe Pageant (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
2004-2010 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Charlie Sheen (2010) … Himself
– Bret Michaels (2009) … Himself
– Pamela Anderson (2004) … Himself
 
2010 The 2010 VH1 Do Something Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
– Kyra Sedgwick/Bret Michaels/Jimmy Cliff/Dave's Mom (2010) … Himself
 
2008-2010 The View (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 July 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 10 June 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2010 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 July 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 27 May 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 18 May 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Good Morning America (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 18 June 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Glenn Martin DDS (TV series)
Himself
– Bust 'Em Up (2010) … Himself (voice)
 
2010 American Idol (TV series)
Performer
– Finale: Winner Revealed (2010) … Performer
 
2010 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #18.60 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Today (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 May 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 When I Was 17 (TV series documentary)
– Episode #1.4 (2010)
 
2010 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 May 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Undateable (TV mini-series documentary)
– Hour 5 (2010)
– Hour 4 (2010)
– Hour 3 (2010)
– Hour 2 (2010)
– Hour 1 (2010)
 
2010 Rachael Ray (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.135 (2010) … Himself
 
2009 American Pie Presents: The Book of Love (video)
Himself - Special Appearance
 
2009 The 63rd Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Himself (as Poison)
 
2007-2009 Rock of Love with Bret Michaels (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.12 (2009) … Himself
– Double Dates (2009) … Himself
– Duet to Me One More Time (2009) … Himself
– Exes and Oh's (2009) … Himself
– Bikini Day Care (2009) … Himself
See all 39 episodes »
 
2008-2009 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 March 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 14 February 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2009 The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 January 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2008 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
2008 Don't Forget the Lyrics! (TV series)
Himself - Contestant
– Episode #1.41 (2008) … Himself - Contestant
 
2008 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #6.53 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 What Perez Sez (TV series)
Himself
– About Reality Stars (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 4 March 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 22 January 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Aftermath: The Station Fire Five Years Later (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007-2008 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 18 January 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 1 October 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2008 Extra (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 16 January 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Biography (TV series documentary)
– Bret Michaels (2008)
 
2007 Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (Video Game)
Himself
 
2007 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.82 (2007) … Himself (as Poison)
 
2007 Poison: Live, Raw and Uncut (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006 CMT: The Greatest - 20 Greatest Southern Rock Songs (TV special)
Himself
 
2006 Stranded with a Star (TV movie)
Himself - Panelist
 
2006 Rock n' Roll Fantasy Camp (TV movie)
Himself, Camp Counselor
 
2005 The Greatest: The 40 Hottest Rock Star Girlfriends... and Wives (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 I Love the '90s: Part Deux (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Lit: All Access (video documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Retrosexual: The 80's (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 
2004 I Love the '90s (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
2004 100 Most Metal Moments (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 
2001-2004 The Chris Isaak Show (TV series)
Himself
– The Family of Man (2004) … Himself
– Hell Is Other People (2002) … Himself
– Fantasia (2001) … Himself
 
2003 You Rock with... (TV series)
Himself
 
2003 Poison: Rock Legends (video documentary)
Himself
 
2003 I Love the '70s (TV series documentary)
Himself
– 1971 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Nashville Star (TV series)
Himself / Judge
 
2003 Raine (video)
Himself
 
2003 Hip Hop & Rock (video)
Himself
 
2003 Player$ (TV series)
Himself
– Hulk (2003) … Himself
 
2002 I Love the '80s (TV series documentary)
Himself
– 1986 (2002) … Himself
– 1987 (2002) … Himself
– 1984 (2002) … Himself
– 1985 (2002) … Himself
– 1982 (2002) … Himself
See all 8 episodes »
 
2002 VH-1 Where Are They Now? (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The 80s IV (2002) … Himself
 
2002 The Making of Bret Michaels
Himself
 
2002 Colin's Sleazy Friends Rocks (video documentary)
Himself
 
2001 Poison: Greatest Video Hits (video documentary)
Himself
 
2001 The Making of a Rock Star
Himself
 
2000 Yes, Dear (TV series)
Himself
– Greg's Big Day (2000) … Himself
 
2000 Top Ten (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Stadium Rock (2000) … Himself
 
1999 Behind the Music (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Poison (1999) … Himself
 
1999 High Tension, Low Budget (The Making of a Letter from Death Row) (video documentary)
Michael Raine / Himself
 
1999 Hollywood Animal Crusaders (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1998 The World's Greatest Magic 5 (TV special)
Magician
 
1997 Billboard Live in Concert: Bret Michaels
Himself
 
1995 MADtv (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.1 (1995) … Himself (as Poison)
 
1994 The 21st Annual American Music Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1991 Turn Up the Volume 1 (video documentary)
 
1991 Hard 'N Heavy Volume 10 (video documentary)
Himself - Poison
 
1990 Unplugged (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Poison (1990) … Himself
 
1990 Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8 (video documentary)
Himself - Poison
 
1990 Metalhead Video Magazine Volume 2 (video documentary)
Himself (Poison)
 
1988-1989 America's Top 10 (TV series)
Himself
– Top 10 Songs of 1989 (1989) … Himself
– Top 10 Heavy Metal Bands of the 80's (1989) … Himself
– (1988-12) (1988) … Himself (as Poison)
– Episode dated 10 July 1988 (1988) … Himself (as Poison)
 
1988 The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (documentary)
Himself (Poison vocalist)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2012 The Apprentice (TV series)
 
2009 Rome Is Burning (TV series)
 

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Lead singer of popular rock band Poison. See more »

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Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Trivia:

Used to date singer Susie Hatton and later Pamela Anderson. He dedicated his "Show Me Your Hits - A Salute To Poison" album to the birth of his daughter Raine Michaels and girlfriend Kristi Gibson, who gave birth to Raine in 2000. The album was also dedicated to the rest of the members of Poison who allowed him to re-record some of Poison's hit songs... See more »

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