Michael Berryman - a cult maniac of the horror industry

In his life, actor Michael Berryman starred in more than seventy films. This became possible due to his specific appearance. For the same reason, most of his roles are associated with horror films and science fiction. His characters were mutants, monsters, cannibals and other negative characters.

Appearance, defining career

Michael Berryman was born on September 4, 1948 in Los Angeles. His parents, Barabara and Sloane, specialized in neurosurgery. Since the birth of the boy found a fairly rare disease, which he inherited. It is called anhydrogic ectodermal dysplasia.

From birth, he stood out from the rest of the specific appearance. He has no teeth, nails, hair. In addition, he was a lean physique and tall, which also distinguished him among his peers. Despite a lot of birth defects, Michael did not just survive, he was able to become a famous actor.

After graduating from school, the young man did not try to do anything.

He settled himself as a flower merchant. Appearance influenced the entire life of the actor, including his career. It is very closely connected with the so-called horror industry.

Cult maniac

Debut Berryman in the movie took place in 1975. On the screens there was an adventure film "Doc Savage". Most often, Michael Berryman tried on himself images of murderers, maniacs and other criminals. This is due to his appearance, which does not require a lot of makeup.

The main role for which the actor was called a cult maniac is Pluto. The image of the maniac he was able to translate into the 1977 movie "The Hills Have Eyes". Wes Craven was the director and screenwriter. The plot of the film tells of the family Carter, who went on a trip to America through Nevada. In the desert, they collided with cannibal mutants, one of which is played by Michael Berryman (photo with him was the title page for the film). Pluto, played by the actor, was one of two children of Jupiter, who was once thrown out of the house by the owner of the gas station for the fact that the boy was born a mutant.

Films with the participation of the actor:

• "Fifth floor";
• "Lethal blessing";
• "Invitation to Hell";
• "Cut and run";
• "Star Trek 4";
• "The Barbarians";
• "Evil spirits";
• "Lord of Beasts 2";
• The Crow;
• "Conan";
• Ed Gaine;
• "Bloody installation."

Michael Berryman played episodic roles in such well-known television series as "Alf", "Tales from the Crypt", "X-Files". One of the last works was the film "Stalker", released in 2015.

Working with Rob Zombies

The second film directed by Roby Zombie was the sequel "Exorcised by the Devil." Michael Berryman played the role of Klevon - one of the maniacs. The picture was created in the horror genre with the addition of black humor. Such creations were traditional for the works of the director.

The film narrates about what happened in a few months after the events described in the picture "The House of 1000 Corpses". Sheriff Widel seeks to destroy manfikers from the Firefly clan. As a result, the house of maniacs was taken by storm, but Otis and Malyshka were able to escape. On the loose, there is also Spaulding (clown-killer).

They are followed by a real hunt involving two killers. Maniacs, in turn, fleeing, manage to seize hostages, scoff at them and kill them mercilessly.

Finally the sheriff manages to grab the trio, who hid in the border brothel. He tortures them, arranges a real hunt for the little one. To help the maniacs Kroha comes, he kills the sheriff. The Trinity escapes and leaves, but a police ambush blocks them. In the final of the film all three are shot. They accepted death with weapons in their hands.

Personal life

Michael Berryman and his wife live in Clearrick. His name is Patricia. She is not only his friend, but also a good adviser in his acting career.