Maxwell Caulfield

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Biography

Maxwell Caulfield began his film career in a big way. He was chosen from among thousands of applicants to appear as Michael Carrington in the sequel to the most successful musical film of all time. Both he and his co-star, a fresh-faced young newcomer named 'Michelle Pfeiffer' , whom he met while starring in "The Elephant Man" on Broadway in 1980.

  • Primary profession
  • Actor·soundtrack·producer
  • Country
  • United Kingdom
  • Nationality
  • British
  • Gender
  • Male
  • Birth date
  • 23 November 1959
  • Place of birth
  • Duffield· Derbyshire
  • Spouses
  • Juliet Mills

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Trivia

His brother, musician Marcus Maclaine, was romantically linked to Hayley Mills , sister of Maxwells wife Juliet Mills.

Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1985" in John Willis Screen World, Vol. 37.

Stepfather of actress Melissa Caulfield.

Started out as a "Go Go" dancer in clubs.

Initially made a name for himself by his totally nude appearances on the New York stage. He once played completely uncovered for forty minutes with Academy Award winning actress Jessica Tandy.

There is an eighteen year age difference between Caulfield and his wife, Juliet Mills , who was born in 1941.

His U.S. stepfather was a Parris Island Marine instructor. He kicked Caulfield out of the house at the age of 15, leaving the young man to make his living on his own.

Step-father of Sean Alquist (wife Juliet Mills s son from a former marriage).

Has worked with "Kung Fu" actor David Carradine three times, in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat , Waxwork II: Lost in Time and Animal Instincts .

Uncle of Crispian Mills , the lead singer of indie band Kula Shaker and son of Hayley Mills.

Has starred in two movies with Christopher McDonald, Grease 2 and The Boys Next Door .

He starred alongside both Charlie Sheen in The Boys Next Door and Martin Sheen in Gettysburg .

Son-in-law of John Mills and Mary Hayley Bell. Brother-in-law of Hayley Mills.

(January 2009) Currently starring in "Emmerdale" as Mr Wylde in the UK.

Briefly attended Drama Centre London.

His acting mentor was the late Charlton Heston.

Quotes

Before Grease 2, I was called the next Richard Gere, then after Grease,2, nobody would touch me.

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