Michael Riley

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Michael Riley (2011)

Michael Riley (born February 4, 1962 in London , Ontario ) is a Canadian actor.

life and career

Michael Riley was born in London, Ontario and spent most of his childhood there. When he attended Lord Elgin High School , he became interested in an acting career. He later graduated from the National Theater School in Montreal , Canada, and graduated in 1984. His first appearance was in the film No Man's Land (1987). Finally, he made his first notable appearance in the miniseries Chasing Rainbows (1988).

From 1998 to 2000 he played the role of a Brett Parker in Game of Power . He has appeared in an estimated 40 films and television series to date, including This is Wonderland (2004-2006), for which he received the Gemini Award , and the BBC's Emmy-nominated coproduction, Supervulkan (2005) . He also played a leading role on the CBC Being Erica series (2009-2011). In addition, he spoke the title character in the animated series Ace Lightning (2002-2004). Michael Riley has received a total of 5 awards and 12 nominations.

In addition to his engagement as a film actor, he was also active in the theater. In 1988 he was nominated for the Dora Mavor Moore Award for his role in the play "Nothing is Holy" .

Filmography

  • 1987: No Man's Land - Tatort 911 (No Man's Land)
  • 1989: Private capital ( The Private Capital )
  • 1991: Diplomatic Immunity ( Diplomatic Immunity )
  • 1991: Perfectly Normal
  • 1992: In order to catch a killer ( To Catch a Killer )
  • 1993: Because why ( Because Why )
  • 1993: Lifeline to Victory ( Lifeline to Victory )
  • 1993 mustard bath ( Mustard Bath )
  • 1993: The Making of … And God Spoke ( The Making of '… And God Spoke )
  • 1994: Busting the ( Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad )
  • 1995: Butterbox Criaturas ( Butterbox Babies )
  • 1995: French Kiss
  • 1995: Strauss: The King of 3/4 Time ( Strauss: The King of 3/4 Time )
  • 1995: La Posesión de Michael ( The Possession of Michael D. )
  • 1996: stern way home ( Heck's Way Home )
  • 1996: The Grace of God ( The Grace of God )
  • 1996: The Prince
  • 1996: Voice from the Crypt ( Voice from the Grave )
  • 1997: Amistad
  • 1997: All 9 seconds ( Every 9 Seconds )
  • 1997: Pale Saints - Appointment with Fate ( Pale Saints )
  • 1998: Heart of the Sun ( Heart of the Sun )
  • 1998: Ice - when the world freezes to death ( Ice )
  • 1999: Dogmatic ( Dogmatic )
  • 1999: Win, Again!
  • 2001: Mile Zero
  • 2002: 100 days in the jungle ( 100 Days in the Jungle )
  • 2002: The Black Swan ( Black Swan )
  • 2002: The Drill ( Punch )
  • 2002: The Vehör of Michael Crowe ( The Interrogation of Michael Crowe )
  • 2003: The Prince of America: The Story of John F. Kennedy Jr. ( America's Prince: The John F. Kennedy Jr. Story )
  • 2003: Homeless A Harvard: The Liz Murray Story ( Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story )
  • 2004: Cube Zero
  • 2004: Your perfect spouse ( Her Perfect Spouse )
  • 2004: Saving Emily ( Saving Emily )
  • 2004: sugar ( Sugar )
  • 2005: Super Volcano ( Supervolcano )
  • 2007: normal
  • 2007: First on Mars (2 part miniseries) ( Race to Mars (2007 2 part Miniseries ))
  • 2007: What you're ready for
  • 2008: The Tenth Circle ( The Tenth Circle )
  • 2009: Mr. Nobody
  • 2012: Hunt for the God of the Dead ( Willed to Kill )

watch TV

  • 1985: The Edison Twins (Winston / Gregory (2 episodes))
  • 1988: Chasing Rainbows (Christopher Blaine (14 episodes))
  • 1993: The Guns of the Law ( Street Legal - Adam Ruskin (2 episodes))
  • 1995: A Mountie in Chicago ( Due South - Walter Chispas (1 episode))
  • 1998–2000: Power Play (Brett Parker (26 episodes))
  • 1999–2000: Outer Limits - The Unknown Dimension (The Outer Limits - Gerard / Jon Tarkman (2 episodes))
  • 2001: The Way We Live Now (Hamilton K. Fisker (3 episodes))
  • 2003: CSI: Vegas (1 episode)
  • 2004–2006: This is Wonderland (Elliot Sacos (39 episodes))
  • 2009: Flashpoint - The Special Command ( Flashpoint - Pat Cosgrove (1 episode))
  • 2009–2011: Being Erica ( Being Erica - Dr. Tom (lead) (51 episodes))
  • 2018: Insomnia (Dr. Engels (1 episode))

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Michael Riley Biography Videotron . Retrieved May 11, 2018. (English)
  2. ^ Michael Riley The Canadian Encyclopedia . Retrieved May 11, 2018. (English)
personal data
SURNAME Riley, Michael
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Canadian actor
DATE OF BIRTH 4th February 1962
PLACE OF BIRTH London , Ontario