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Why didn't Michael Beck become a star?

posted 8 years ago by Hendry_William_French
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He was tremendous as Swan, a really cool leader and bad ass. He was a good actor. I'm surprised he never became a more notable star.

And you can deal with me; Doug Masters!

[–] randomlynx 8 years ago

Personally I blame Xanadu ;)

Met him once at a convention, seemed like a nice guy in person.

[–] Hendry_William_French 8 years ago

Met him once at a convention, seemed like a nice guy in person

That's good to hear, he seems like a cool guy. It's great when actors appreciate the fans of their movies and the characters they played.

And you can deal with me; Doug Masters!

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[–] parknourie 8 years ago

He was quite charismatic and had the laconic charm.
Really thought he'd have become a big star but life is life I guess.

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[–] PoppyTransfusion 8 years ago

He was gorgeous.
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No matter.
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[–] wiking5 8 years ago

I liked him in WARLORDS OF THE 21st CENTURY, but it IS B-rate. Never saw XANADU....

"A fella, a QUICK fella, might have a weapon hidden under there....I'd have to pin his head to the panel."

[–] RobbieCalifornia 8 years ago

Not everyone makes it to the top. I thought Xanadu was a lousy movie. He kept working in films and tv but Warriors was his biggest film.

I was absolutely electrified the first time I saw Warriors. The whole cast was great, the gangs were super with the makeup and costumes (baseball!). Great, great music. And that chick gang OMG. Deborah Van Valkenburgh was so good, her speech about her crummy life was so realistic.

And Michael Beck was perfect as Swann. Even if he never became a big star, nobody who has seen Warriors will ever forget him.

[–] MadamaButterfly91 8 years ago

He was extremely hot as Swan.

[–] Xenopharb (617) 7 years ago

I did not like him as Swan in The Warriors. He was unconvincing as a gang leader.

[–] SnagsWolf (1172) 7 years ago

He probably refused to suck someone's dick at some point. That's a career-ender in Hollywood.