| Michael Treanor | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 17, 1979 Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1992 — 1995 |
Michael Treanor (born April 17, 1979) is an actor and martial artist who starred in 3 Ninjas and 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up. He is the third son of Richard and Peggy Treanor.
Treanor was discovered by casting agents for 3 Ninjas in his martial arts class. After encouragement from friends and family, he auditioned for and successfully landed the role of eldest brother Rocky.
Treanor is a black belt and continues to practice as an adult. He was scheduled to portray Rocky in the 2011 cancelled film, R.O.C.K.Y.
Michael Treanor was born in Los Angeles, California on the 17th of April 1979. He is the youngest child of Richard Treanor and Peggy. He has a sister Erin and two brothers, Adam and Brian.
Michael has had a passion for martial arts since he was a child and trained in both Tae Kwon Do and karate. At the age of twelve he achieved a black belt. By the age of thirteen he achieved second degree black belt and it was around this time he was brought to the attention of the casting director for the first film in the 3 Ninjas quartet. By the age of sixteen Michael had advanced to a third degree black belt.
In 1992, Treanor was awarded the part of Samuel "Rocky" Douglas Jr after he was advised to audition for the film by the casting director.
Treanor appeared in the first two recorded installments of 3 Ninjas, though the second filmed movie was released after the third filmed movie leading some to falsely believe Treanor had left the role and then returned, in reality he left the role and never returned.
Treanor has not appeared in any films since the 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up, and since leaving the acting profession he has worked as a barman in Malibu and has received a degree in computer science.
Michael now lives in California State, Woodlands.