Michael Winslow (born September 6, 1958 in Spokane, Washington) is an American actor and comedian known as the "Man of 10,000 Sound Effects" for his ability to make realistic sound effects using only his voice. He attended the Lisa Maile School of Acting, Modeling, and Imaging. He is best known for his role as Sgt. Larvell "Motor Mouth" Jones in the Police Academy series of movies and TV shows.
Skilled at making highly realistic sound effects with only his mouth.
Winslow's Police Academy character of Larvelle Jones is the only character to appear in all the installments of Police Academy, including all seven movies, the cartoon, and the TV series.
Won "Gong Show, The" (1976)'s top honors twice.
Retreated from show business for a time after the mother of his two children died of a drug overdose in 1993.
His parents names are Robert, formerly in the Air Force, and Verdie.
His childhood abilities had him labeled a misfit, but he used his special talents (barking dog) as a defense from the rough kids.
Lasted one year at the University of Colorado at Denver majoring in political science curriculum before pursuing a standup career.
