Biography and filmography

Michael Bolton

Michael Bolotin, known professionally as Michael Bolton, is an American singer and songwriter. Bolton originally performed in the hard rock and heavy metal genres from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, both on his early solo albums and those he recorded as the frontman of the band Blackjack.

He has sold more than 75 million records, and recorded eight top 10 albums and two number-one singles on the Billboard charts, as well as winning six American Music Awards and two Grammy Awards.

He was married to Maureen McGuire from 1975 to 1990. They are the parents of three daughters. He was introduced to actress Nicollette Sheridan in 1992 by saxophonist Kenny G. He and Sheridan dated until 1995, stopped dating, then reunited in 2005 and became engaged in March 2006; however, it was confirmed in August 2008 that they had broken off their engagement.

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Movies (31)

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

2025 · Self

The Fabulous Four

The Fabulous Four

2024 · Michael Bolton

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

2023 · Self

Jóvenes Titanes en acción: la película

Jóvenes Titanes en acción: la película

2018 · Tiger

American Dream: Detroit

American Dream: Detroit

2018 · Director

Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special

Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special

2017 · Self, Executive Producer

Popstar

Popstar

2016 · Michael Bolton

Die Helene Fischer Show 2011

Die Helene Fischer Show 2011

2011 · Self

Hit Man Returns - David Foster & Friends

Hit Man Returns - David Foster & Friends

2011 · Self

Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time

Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time

2010 · Self

Michael Bolton - Live At The Royal Albert Hall

Michael Bolton - Live At The Royal Albert Hall

2009 · Himself

The Onion Movie

The Onion Movie

2008 · Michael Bolton

The Other Side of the Tracks

The Other Side of the Tracks

2008 · Executive Producer

Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade

Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade

2006 · Self

Michael Bolton - Best of Michael Bolton Live

Michael Bolton - Best of Michael Bolton Live

2006 · vocal

Jim Brickman at the Magic Kingdom: The Disney Songbook

Jim Brickman at the Magic Kingdom: The Disney Songbook

2005 · Self

Back By Midnight

Back By Midnight

2005 · Himself

Frio De Perros

Frio De Perros

2002 · Michael Bolton

Good Advice

Good Advice

2001 · Executive Producer

Motown 40: The Music Is Forever

Motown 40: The Music Is Forever

1998 · Self

Hercules

Hercules

1997 · Theme Song Performance

Meet Wally Sparks

Meet Wally Sparks

1997 · Michael Bolton

Merry Christmas from Vienna

Merry Christmas from Vienna

1996 · Self - Singer

The Garth Brooks Video Collection, Vol. 2

The Garth Brooks Video Collection, Vol. 2

1996 · Self (We Shall Be Free Music Video)

Pavarotti & Friends 3 - Together for the Children of Bosnia

Pavarotti & Friends 3 - Together for the Children of Bosnia

1995 · Self

Nirvana: Live! Tonight! Sold Out!!

Nirvana: Live! Tonight! Sold Out!!

1994

For Our Children

For Our Children

1993 · Self

Michael Bolton: This Is Michael Bolton

Michael Bolton: This Is Michael Bolton

1992 · Self

Michael Bolton: Soul & Passion

Michael Bolton: Soul & Passion

1992 · Michael Bolton

Voices That Care

Voices That Care

1991 · Self - Lead Vocals

Kenny G Live 1989

Kenny G Live 1989

1989 · lead vocals

TV shows (41)

Knuckles

Knuckles

2024 · Wade Whipple's Singing Voice (voice) (uncredited)

Escuela de Clones

Escuela de Clones

2023 · Michael Bolton (voice)

Sherri

Sherri

2022 · Self - Guest

American Song Contest

American Song Contest

2022 · Self

Die Giovanni Zarrella Show

Die Giovanni Zarrella Show

2021 · Self

The Celebrity Dating Game

The Celebrity Dating Game

2021 · Self - Host

Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens

Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens

2020 · Kevin

The Tamron Hall Show

The Tamron Hall Show

2019 · Self - Guest

The Kelly Clarkson Show

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019 · Self

The Masked Singer

The Masked Singer

2019 · Self - Wolf, Self

Little Big Awesome

Little Big Awesome

2018 · Himself

Beat Shazam

Beat Shazam

2017 · Self

To Tell the Truth

To Tell the Truth

2016 · Self - Panelist

Billions

Billions

2016 · MIchael Bolton

Jorden runt på 6 steg

Jorden runt på 6 steg

2015

Lip Sync Battle

Lip Sync Battle

2015 · Self

Los Huang: Un sueño americano

Los Huang: Un sueño americano

2015 · Michael Bolton

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

2014 · Self

La Voix

La Voix

2013 · Self

Glee

Glee

2009 · Michael Bolton

The Wendy Williams Show

The Wendy Williams Show

2008 · Self

Clash of the Choirs

Clash of the Choirs

2007 · Self

Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars

2005 · Self - Contestant

Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel

Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel

2004 · Self

Dos Hombres y Medio

Dos Hombres y Medio

2003 · Michael Bolton

Ellen DeGeneres Show

Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003 · Self

Volle Kanne

Volle Kanne

1999 · Self

Ein Herz für Kinder

Ein Herz für Kinder

1998 · Self

The View

The View

1997 · Self - Guest, Self

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

1996 · Self - Guest

José Carreras Gala

José Carreras Gala

1995 · Self

Weihnachten bei uns

Weihnachten bei uns

1993 · Self

The Nanny

The Nanny

1993 · Michael Bolton

The Larry Sanders Show

The Larry Sanders Show

1992 · Michael Bolton

Total Normal

Total Normal

1989 · Self

Geld oder Liebe

Geld oder Liebe

1989 · Self

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988 · Self

Sacrée soirée

Sacrée soirée

1987 · Self

Goldene Kamera

Goldene Kamera

1984 · Self

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 · Self - Musical Guest, Self (uncredited), Various (uncredited)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 · Self