What's he been in?
Michael's TV career took off in the 1990s when he starred in Madson with Ian McShane. Other highlights include Ronnie in the 2005 TV series, Blessed (a role written for him by Ben Elton) and Wayne in the film, Essex Boys. At the premiere, Michael recalls introducing his mum to Jude Law. She then embarrassed him by saying, 'My son's one of the stars in this film, what do you do?'
Real life Doctors experience
Michael was involved in a serious car crash in 1991 which made the news. He broke his leg in three places and says the accident inspired him to become an actor.
Michael's Favourites
Actors: Al Pacino, Marlon Brando and Steve McQueen
Films: Godfather II and anything with Steve McQueen
TV Shows: House and The Sopranos
Book: Last Train to Memphis
Music: The Killers, The Kaiser Chiefs, Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones and David Bowie
Food: Italian
Hero: Muhammad Ali
Personal Details
Michael was born in Bethnal Green, London on 10 February and now lives on the Essex coast.
