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Schmidt first began ] in the late 1990s after attending ].<ref></ref> In |
Schmidt first began ] in the late 1990s after attending ].<ref></ref> In early 2000 a director from ] selected Schmidt after looking "for a specific physical type" as the basis for a character in '']''. He was converted by the ] artists at ] into the ] of ]. According to his website, his continued work for Sony led to work with artists at ], ], ], and the American ].<ref></ref> | ||
According to his website, he has been in over 200 ] and ] projects,<ref name="List"></ref> garnering him over 90 ] credits.<ref></ref><!--For the love of God, there is no need to delete this. His website CLEARLY states it. That is 100% fact. The reliability of that information is up to the reader to decide--> His first ] ] was in ''Naked Shadows'', filmed in 2003 and released in ].<ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref> Schmidt's next lead roles were in ''Flesh Pit'' (2004),<ref name="List"><ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758662/</ref> ''Skeletons in the Closet'' (2005),<ref name="List"/><ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0479158/</ref><ref>http://www.pr.com/press-release/25222</ref><ref>http://www.fearnet.com/HorrorAZDetail.aspx?movieID=479158</ref> and multiple roles in ''The Three Trials'' (2006).<ref>http://www.amazon.com/Three-Trials-Molinee-Green/dp/B000WS724W</ref><ref>http://www.amazon.com/Three-Trials-Molinee-Green/dp/B000WS724W</ref><ref></ref> | According to his website, he has been in over 200 ] and ] projects,<ref name="List"></ref> garnering him over 90 ] credits.<ref></ref><!--For the love of God, there is no need to delete this. His website CLEARLY states it. That is 100% fact. The reliability of that information is up to the reader to decide--> His first ] ] was in ''Naked Shadows'', filmed in 2003 and released in ].<ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref> Schmidt's next lead roles were in ''Flesh Pit'' (2004),<ref name="List"><ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758662/</ref> ''Skeletons in the Closet'' (2005),<ref name="List"/><ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0479158/</ref><ref>http://www.pr.com/press-release/25222</ref><ref>http://www.fearnet.com/HorrorAZDetail.aspx?movieID=479158</ref> and multiple roles in ''The Three Trials'' (2006).<ref>http://www.amazon.com/Three-Trials-Molinee-Green/dp/B000WS724W</ref><ref>http://www.amazon.com/Three-Trials-Molinee-Green/dp/B000WS724W</ref><ref></ref> | ||
In 2003, he began an ongoing series of ] as a model for '']'', an ] ] television show<ref></ref> where ] & ] John Kilduff ] on ] while simultaneously ], preparing food or drink,<ref></ref> and fielding uncensored phone calls.<ref></ref> Schmidt posed for this show as the ], the ] ], ], ], and ], as well as in the nude.<ref></ref><ref></ref> In ], he appeared on '']'' as the model in a segment where ] |
In 2003, he began an ongoing series of ] as a model for '']'', an ] ] television show<ref></ref> where ] & ] John Kilduff ] on ] while simultaneously ], preparing food or drink,<ref></ref> and fielding uncensored phone calls.<ref></ref> Schmidt posed for this show as the ], the ] ], ], ], and ], as well as in the nude.<ref></ref><ref></ref> In ], he appeared on '']'' as the model in a segment where ] learned to draw ] ].<ref></ref> Schmidt currently provides the body for character Joy Peters in '']''.<ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref> | ||
Additionally, '']'' (TEASGJ) features Schmidt in various episodes. In August 2007 he performed at ] in ] in a live version of the show entitled "Muscles for Bones" featuring ].<ref></ref><ref></ref> In November 2007, he performed his "Raise My Roof" dance at ] in ] as part of the ] during the ].<ref></ref> and in May 2008 at the ] in ] as part of ].<ref></ref> | Additionally, '']'' (TEASGJ) features Schmidt in various episodes. In August 2007 he performed at ] in ] in a live version of the show entitled "Muscles for Bones" featuring ].<ref></ref><ref></ref> In November 2007, he performed his "Raise My Roof" dance at ] in ] as part of the ] during the ].<ref></ref> and in May 2008 at the ] in ] as part of ].<ref></ref> |
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Michael Q. Schmidt | |
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Born | Michael Quentin Schmidt |
Years active | 2001 - |
Website | http://mqschmidt.com |
Michael Quentin Schmidt (born April 20, 1953) is an American actor and fine arts model.
Career
Schmidt first began modeling in the late 1990s after attending Cal State Fullerton. In early 2000 a director from Sony selected Schmidt after looking "for a specific physical type" as the basis for a character in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. He was converted by the CGI artists at Sony Pictures Imageworks Studios into the creature of The Mountain Troll. According to his website, his continued work for Sony led to work with artists at Disney Film, Disney Television, DreamWorks, Nickelodeon Studios, and the American Animation Guild.
According to his website, he has been in over 200 film and television projects, garnering him over 90 IMDB credits. His first featured role was in Naked Shadows, filmed in 2003 and released in 2006. Schmidt's next lead roles were in Flesh Pit (2004),Cite error: A <ref>
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In 2003, he began an ongoing series of live appearances as a model for Let's Paint TV, an interactive call-in television show where host & artist John Kilduff instructs on painting while simultaneously running on a treadmill, preparing food or drink, and fielding uncensored phone calls. Schmidt posed for this show as the Devil, the biblical Adam, Cupid, Nero, and Bacchus, as well as in the nude. In June 2007, he appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live as the model in a segment where Uncle Frank and Aunt Chippy learned to draw nude models. Schmidt currently provides the body for character Joy Peters in Tom Goes to the Mayor.
Additionally, Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job (TEASGJ) features Schmidt in various episodes. In August 2007 he performed at The Troubadour in Hollywood in a live version of the show entitled "Muscles for Bones" featuring Weird Al Yankovic. In November 2007, he performed his "Raise My Roof" dance at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas as part of the TEASGJ during the The Comedy Festival. and in May 2008 at the Echoplex in Los Angeles as part of T&E's Awesome Tour 2008.
References
- modeling resume on actor's official website
- ^ Projects List on actor's official website
- IMDB Filmography for Michael Q. Schmidt
- Cranium Candy Entertainment's Naked Shadows
- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0479158/
- http://www.pr.com/press-release/25222
- http://www.fearnet.com/HorrorAZDetail.aspx?movieID=479158
- http://www.amazon.com/Three-Trials-Molinee-Green/dp/B000WS724W
- http://www.amazon.com/Three-Trials-Molinee-Green/dp/B000WS724W
- Pulp Movies: Review of The Three Trials
- Pressbox.co.uk: Let's Paint TV celebrates 6th anniversary
- Reuters: Multitasking artist shows how to do it all
- LA Weekly: The joy of painting Saddam
- MetaFilter: Let's Paint and Exercise TV
- Meathous: Let’s Paint, Exercise, and Make Blended Drinks
- Aunt Chippy and Uncle Frank drawing episode
- Troubadour events for August 2007
- Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Live in Vegas
- Awesome Tour Live 2008