Michael Schoeffling

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Characters played by Michael Schoeffling

Jake Ryan — Sixteen Candles (1984)

Popular senior student who becomes interested in Sam after noticing her gaze. He grows frustrated with his girlfriend Caroline's wild behavior and party damage. After learning of Sam's feelings, he ends his relationship with Caroline, retrieves Sam's lost underwear, and surprises her at her sister's church ceremony with a birthday cake and a kiss.

Joe Porretti — Mermaids (1990)

Charlotte's twenty-six-year-old school-bus driver and caretaker of the convent. He becomes romantically involved with Charlotte, later gives Rachel a ride home, and eventually relocates to California while maintaining contact with Charlotte through postcards.

Michael — Longtime Companion (1989)

Michael is a friend who joins the group on Fire Island while they watch Howard's character come out on television. Later, he visits Sean in the hospital and brings homeopathic preparations and a book by Louise Hay. His actions show both his concern for Sean and the uncertainty surrounding responses to the epidemic.

Career Overview

Michael Schoeffling has 11 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Signature works include Sixteen Candles, Let's Get Harry, Mermaids. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
11
Birth Date
1960-12-10
Birth Place
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, USA

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