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Mike Porcaro(1955-2015)

  • Actor
  • Music Department
  • Soundtrack
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Mike Porcaro was born on 29 May 1955 in South Windsor, Connecticut, USA. He was an actor, known for Dune (1984), Inside Moves (1980) and American Heart (1992). He was married to Cheryl. He died on 15 March 2015 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornMay 29, 1955
DiedMarch 15, 2015(59)
BornMay 29, 1955
DiedMarch 15, 2015(59)
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

Known for

Sean Young and Kyle MacLachlan in Dune (1984)
Dune
6.3
  • Music Department(Toto)
  • 1984
Inside Moves (1980)
Inside Moves
7.0
  • Soundtrack("It's Your Move")
  • 1980
American Heart (1992)
American Heart
6.7
  • Soundtrack("Fast Blues")
  • 1992
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai (2002)
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai
7.2
Video Game
  • Music Department(< L.A. session >)
  • 2002

Credits

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  • Bobby Kimball in Toto: Cruel (2000)
    Toto: Cruel
    4.9
    Music Video
    • Mike Porcaro
    • 2000
  • Peter Sallis in M.U.G.E.N (1999)
    M.U.G.E.N
    7.2
    Video Game
    • 1999
  • Toto: Melanie (1999)
    Toto: Melanie
    6.0
    Music Video
    • Mike Porcaro
    • 1999
  • Toto: RockWalk Induction
    Music Video
    • Mike Porcaro
    • 1999
  • Toto: The Turning Point (1996)
    Toto: The Turning Point
    5.5
    Music Video
    • Mike Porcaro
    • 1996
  • Jenny Douglas-McRae in Toto: I Will Remember (1995)
    Toto: I Will Remember
    7.5
    Music Video
    • Mike Porcaro
    • 1995
  • Toto: Only You (1992)
    Toto: Only You
    6.0
    Music Video
    • Mike Porcaro
    • 1992
  • Toto: Don't Chain My Heart (1992)
    Toto: Don't Chain My Heart
    5.7
    Music Video
    • Mike Porcaro
    • 1992
  • Toto: Can You Hear What I'm Saying (1990)
    Toto: Can You Hear What I'm Saying
    5.7
    Music Video
    • Mike Porcaro
    • 1990
  • Steve Lukather, David Paich, Jeff Porcaro, Mike Porcaro, and TOTO in Toto: Out of Love (1990)
    Toto: Out of Love
    5.8
    Music Video
    • Mike Porcaro
    • 1990
  • Joseph Williams in Toto: Stop Loving You (1988)
    Toto: Stop Loving You
    7.9
    Music Video
    • Mike Porcaro
    • 1988
  • Toto: Straight for the Heart (1988)
    Toto: Straight for the Heart
    6.1
    Music Video
    • Mike Porcaro
    • 1988
  • Joseph Williams in Toto: Pamela (1988)
    Toto: Pamela
    6.3
    Music Video
    • Mike Porcaro
    • 1988
  • Cynthia Rhodes in Toto: Rosanna (1982)
    Toto: Rosanna
    6.8
    Music Video
    • Mike Porcaro
    • 1982
  • TOTO in Toto: Africa (1982)
    Toto: Africa
    7.2
    Music Video
    • Mike Porcaro
    • 1982

Music Department



  • Dragon Ball Z: Budokai (2002)
    Dragon Ball Z: Budokai
    7.2
    Video Game
    • e.bass: < L.A. session >
    • 2002
  • Coupe de Ville (1990)
    Coupe de Ville
    6.7
    • musician: bass
    • 1990
  • Sean Young and Kyle MacLachlan in Dune (1984)
    Dune
    6.3
    • musician: Toto
    • 1984

Soundtrack



  • American Heart (1992)
    American Heart
    6.7
    • performer: "Fast Blues"
    • writer: "Fast Blues"
    • 1992
  • Richard Harrison in Ninja Dragon (1986)
    Ninja Dragon
    3.9
    • writer: "Robot Fight" (uncredited)
    • 1986
  • Sean Young and Kyle MacLachlan in Dune (1984)
    Dune
    6.3
    • writer: "Robot Fight" (uncredited)
    • 1984
  • Inside Moves (1980)
    Inside Moves
    7.0
    • Soundtrack ("It's Your Move")
    • 1980

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Alternative name
    • Toto
  • Height
    • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
  • Born
    • May 29, 1955
    • South Windsor, Connecticut, USA
  • Died
    • March 15, 2015
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Spouse
    • Cheryl1988 - March 15, 2015 (his death, 3 children)
  • Parents
    • Joe Porcaro
  • Relatives
      Jeff Porcaro(Sibling)

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He is the middle brother of acclaimed session musicians, and former TOTO members, Jeff Porcaro and Steve Porcaro.

FAQ

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  • When did Mike Porcaro die?
    March 15, 2015
  • How did Mike Porcaro die?
    Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • How old was Mike Porcaro when he died?
    59 years old
  • Where did Mike Porcaro die?
    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • When was Mike Porcaro born?
    May 29, 1955

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