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

Vestavia Hills Vestavia Hills, colloquially known simply as Vestavia, is a city in Jefferson and Shelby counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is a suburb of Birmingham and it is made up of Vestavia, Liberty Park, and Cahaba Heights. As of the 2020 census ...

, a suburb of

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, to a

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family. He graduated from

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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 SEC baseball tournament All-Tournament Team and he, along with teammates

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, Joey Belle, Jeff Reboulet, Jeff Yurtin,

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and

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, 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 '' Starship Troopers'' and acting in films like ''

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'', '' 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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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'' in 2009,'' The Assault'' and ''

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'' 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, written by Shane Black, and produced by Joel Silver. The film stars Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans, Chelsea Field, Noble Willingham, Taylor Negron and Daniel ...

'' as Hitman * 1992 ''

The Babe ''The Babe'' is a 1992 American biographical 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 released in the United States on April 1 ...

'' as Heckler * 1992 '' Mr. Baseball'' 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 Dennis Farina. The film is direct ...

'' 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 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 ''My Giant'' is a 1998 American comedy film directed by Michael Lehmann. The film stars Billy Crystal, who also produced and co-wrote the story for the film, and Romanian NBA player Gheorghe Mureșan in his only film appearance. David Seltzer' ...

'' 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 Bates ...

'' as Unknown * 1999 ''

Inferno Inferno may refer to: * Hell, an afterlife place of suffering * Conflagration, a large uncontrolled fire Film * ''L'Inferno'', a 1911 Italian film * Inferno (1953 film), ''Inferno'' (1953 film), a film noir by Roy Ward Baker * Inferno (1973 fi ...

'' 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 that aired on ABC from September 22, 1976, to June 24, 1981, producing five seasons and 115 episodes. The series was created by Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts and was produced by Aa ...

'' 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 Rob Schneider and Tom Brady, and starring Schneider in the lead role, Colleen Haskell, John C. McGinley, Guy Torry, and Edward Asner. The film depicts a police ...

'' 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 comedy film written and directed by Tom Brady, with additional writing by Rob Schneider. Schneider stars as Clive Maxtone, a middle-aged criminal who switches bodies with mean-spirited cheerleader Jessica Spe ...

'' as Security Guard * 2003 ''

A Man Apart ''A Man Apart'' is a 2003 American vigilante action film directed by F. Gary Gray and released by New Line Cinema. The film stars Vin Diesel and Larenz Tate. The story follows undercover DEA agent Sean Vetter who is on a vendetta to take down a m ...

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

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'' as Technician #5 * 2003 '' Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines'' as Paramedic #1 * 2003 ''

'' as Bistro Gangster #3 * 2003 '' House of Sand and Fog'' as Carpenter * 2004 ''

The Last Shot ''The Last Shot'' is a 2004 American action comedy film starring Matthew Broderick, Alec Baldwin, Toni Collette, Calista Flockhart, Ray Liotta, Tim Blake Nelson, James Rebhorn and Tony Shalhoub. The film is written and directed by Jeff Nathanson, ...

'' 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, commonly known as dominoes. 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 ca ...

'' 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 Lar ...

'' 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, and serves as the fourth installment in the ''Die Hard'' film series. It is based on the 1997 articl ...

'' 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, written by Jeff Hammond, and starring Lindsay Lohan, Julia Ormond, Neal McDonough and Brian Geraghty. The film's story revolves around a young ...

'' as Jacob K. / Joseph K. * 2008 '' Superhero Movie'' (2008) as Robber, 'Gimme Your Wallet' * 2008 '' Yes Man'' as Security Guard (uncredited) * 2009 ''

'' as Carnahan * 2009 ''

'' 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 ...

'' 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 grindhouse cinema tradition, directed by Patrick Lussier, who co-wrote it with Todd Farmer. The film stars Nicolas Cage, Amber Heard, Willia ...

'' 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 Phi ...

'' 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. The film is based on the DC Comics character Batman, it is th ...

'' as Prison Guard (uncredited) * 2012 '' The Bourne Legacy'' as CIA Agent Larry * 2012 '' Gangster Squad'' as Mike 'The Flea' * 2013 ''

Pawn Shop Chronicles ''Pawn Shop Chronicles'', also known as ''Hustlers'', is a 2013 American crime comedy film directed by Wayne Kramer and written by Adam Minarovich. The film stars an ensemble cast, led by Paul Walker, Matt Dillon, Brendan Fraser, Vincent D'Onofri ...

'' as Spectator #1 * 2013 '' Bering Sea Beast'' as Jonas * 2013 '' Escape Plan'' as Prisoner Beaten By Breslin * 2013 '' Homefront'' as Hitman #4 * 2013–2015 ''

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

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes ''Dawn of the Planet of the Apes'' is a 2014 American science fiction film directed by Matt Reeves from a screenplay by Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver. It is the sequel to ''Rise of the Planet of the Apes'' (2011), and the second in ...

'' as Cannon-Gunner * 2014 '' Get on Up'' as 1949 Cop * 2014 '' Nightcrawler'' as Security Guard * 2014 ''

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'' as Major John Cloud * 2015 '' Wild Card'' as Pit Boss * 2015 '' Jurassic World'' as InGen Contractor * 2015 ''

American Ultra ''American Ultra'' is a 2015 American action comedy film directed by Nima Nourizadeh and written by Max Landis. The film stars Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Topher Grace, Connie Britton, Walton Goggins, John Leguizamo, Bill Pullman, and To ...

'' 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 ''Live by Night'' is a crime novel by American writer Dennis Lehane, published in 2012. It won a 2013 Edgar Award for novel of the year. Plot summary By 1926, Prohibition in the United States gives rise to an endless network of underground ...

'' as Maso's Crew (uncredited * 2017 ''Reborn'' as Dyson * 2017 '' Vengeance: A Love Story'' as J.J. Breen * 2017 ''

'' as Frank * 2018 '' Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'' as InGen Contractor * 2019 ''

Welcome to Acapulco ''Welcome to Acapulco'' is a 2019 Mexican action comedy thriller film directed by Guillermo Iván and starring Michael Kingsbaker, Ana Serradilla, Michael Madsen, Paul Sorvino, William Baldwin, Bradley Gregg, Jeannine Kaspar and Michael Papajohn ...

'' as Apex * 2019 ''

Black and Blue ''Black and Blue'' is the 13th British and 15th American studio album by the English rock band the Rolling Stones, released on 23 April 1976 by Rolling Stones Records. This album was the first recorded after former guitarist Mick Taylor quit ...

'' as Sergeant Leader * 2020 '' Unhinged'' as Homer

References

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