Michael Winslow
About Michael Winslow
Michael Winslow turned a childhood habit into a profession. Born in Spokane in 1958 and raised at Fairchild Air Force Base nearby, he spent his early years copying engines, animals and any other noise he could catch. After school and college he took that repertoire to nightclubs and theatres, and from there to Hollywood.
Television first saw him on The Gong Show, where his sound-alikes ran from Benji the dog to Star Trek and Jimi Hendrix's Purple Haze. Opening for Count Basie led to his casting in Police Academy, and he played Larvell Jones in the first film in 1984 and through its sequels. In Spaceballs he supplied every sound effect in one scene with nothing but his voice, and he also did voice work for Gremlins.
Billed as the Man of 10,000 Sound Effects, he has taken the act to stand-up stages around the world, mixing beatboxing with character and physical comedy. He hosted Way Back Wednesday with Winslow on WGN America, and in 2021 he made the semifinals of the sixteenth season of America's Got Talent.
Videos (61)
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2:06Michael Winslow - PinkFloyd “Breathe” Live
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2:34Michael Winslow On a Carnival Cruise Ship at karoke night doing James Brown
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2:52Michael Winslow "James Brown"
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9:26Mr Wobbles Hangs with Me on Stream
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26:39Reacting To ... Michael Winslow?!
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1:10Floyd Jam come on out to the show in Bremerton WA @TracytonMovieHouse. Tix link in comments.
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1:25Michael Winslow "Cadbury Spot"
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11:45Making Some Low-Fi Beats on Halloween - Stream Highlight
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0:31@hankooktireusa I can make @FIAFormulaE racing even more eco-friendly!
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3:40Michael Winslow Reacts: Vocodah Beatboxing!!
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0:33@HankookTireUSA and I are having fun with the amazing sounds of @FIAFormulaE!
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3:28If Gilbert Gottfried Sounded Like YODA
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4:08DJ Yoda feat Michael Winslow The Sound FX Man Exclusive Video
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0:30Hey, everybody! Thanks to @HankookTireUSA, I’m experiencing @FIAFormulaE racing.
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0:30MichaelWinslow Reacts (Bonus Noize) To A Machine
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4:37Michael Winslow REACTS Ep 1 Star Muppets Wars
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0:57Michael Winslow TV message
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1:17:46Michael Winslow v.s. Ed Sheeran Looper. ( new gear test)
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2:19Michael Takes a Visit to Vienna Austria to See How Things Are Going Part I @VIECCViennaComicCon
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41:02MichaelWinslowTV Live LateStart NetTest
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1:36I’m just enjoying the day, (MW channels Louie with a little Sting freestyle vibe)
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1:05WGN teaser for EvenFlow Music and Spirits show in Geneva Illinois. March 4,2026. Come see me!
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1:00It’s a Beautiful Day ( it’s raining outside) Me and Morgan hope you like this
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52:06Michael Winslow is live!
1.4K viewsGuest appearances (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Man of 10,000 Sound Effects?
That billing belongs to Michael Winslow, who takes his sound effects to stand-up stages around the world, mixing beatboxing with character and physical comedy.
Who did Michael Winslow play in Police Academy?
He played Larvell Jones in the first Police Academy film in 1984 and through its sequels, a casting that followed his work opening for Count Basie.
What did Michael Winslow do in Spaceballs?
In one scene of Spaceballs he supplied every sound effect with nothing but his voice, and he also did voice work for Gremlins.
Where did Michael Winslow grow up?
Michael Winslow was born in Spokane in 1958 and raised at nearby Fairchild Air Force Base, where he spent his early years copying engines, animals and other noises.
Was Michael Winslow on America's Got Talent?
Yes, in 2021 Winslow made the semifinals of the sixteenth season of America's Got Talent.
How did Michael Winslow get his start on television?
His first television exposure came on The Gong Show, where his sound-alikes ran from Benji the dog to Star Trek and Jimi Hendrix's Purple Haze.
What show did Michael Winslow host on WGN America?
On WGN America he hosted Way Back Wednesday with Winslow, a programme carrying his own name.
