Anecdotes

Has written lyrics for a number of songs and artists, including two for his ex-wife Bonnie Raitt, one of which, "Longing in Their Hearts," won a Grammy for Raitt. The other song was from Raitt's "Luck of the Draw" album and was entitled "One Part be My Lover."

Tends to play athletes in movies: he's a basketball player in The Great Santini (1979), a golfer in Le golf en folie ! (1980), a gymnast in Split Image, l'envoûtement (1982), and a baseball player in Match à deux (1985).

Alumnus of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1974.

While at Mamaroneck High School Michael was cast in The Fantastics at a young age. An old HS friend cast him against Terry Davis as Matt and Luisa. Shortly after High School he attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC and was cast in a Crest Commercial.

He is of Irish, and a smaller amount of French-Canadian, ancestry.

Graduate of Mamaroneck (NY) High School.

Began his acting career in Colgate TV commercials and at Joseph Papp's Public Theater in New York City.

Was a very shy kid growing up.

Brother-in law of actor Michael O'Neill, who is married to his sister Mary.

Ex-son-in-law of John Raitt.

Ex-brother-in-law of David Raitt and Steven Raitt.

Former roommate of Mark Frost.