Michael Wiseman
Michael Wiseman is an American television and film actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Johnny Rizzo in the 2012 CBS series Vegas.[1]
Early life and career
[edit]Wiseman grew up in Lafayette, California.[1] He knew as a boy that he wanted to be an actor; the caption of his eighth grade yearbook picture said, "Career Goal: football player or famous actor".[2] He graduated from Saint Mary's College High School in Berkeley, California, in 1985.[1][3]
Wiseman spent two decades working in Hollywood before landing the part of Rizzo, during which he played an outspoken student in the PBS series French in Action, performed supporting roles in Tim Burton's remake of Planet of the Apes and Surviving Gilligan's Island.[2] He has acted in over 65 television series, including Cheers, ER, Melrose Place, NYPD Blue, NCIS and The X-Files.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Wiseman is married to Caroline Keenan-Wiseman, an Emmy-nominated hairstylist and makeup artist.[4] The couple have two daughters. In 2011, Wiseman and his family moved back to his childhood city of Lafayette, California.[1][2]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Caged Fury | Policeman #2 | Film debut | |
| Predator 2 | Officer Zinck | |||
| 1993 | Judgment Night | Travis | Adam Carolla was hired as a stand-in | |
| 1994 | The Stöned Age | Crump's Brother | ||
| 1995 | Black Scorpion | Hacksaw | ||
| Excessive Force II: Force on Force | Bobby Tucci | |||
| Huntress: Spirit of the Night | Jacob | Co-produced with Romania; also known as The Beast Inside Her | [5][6] | |
| 1996 | The War at Home | Lieutenant | ||
| Crossworlds | Cop #2 | |||
| 1998 | Charades | Directed by Richmond Riedel | [7][8] | |
| 2001 | My Bonneville | Directed by Robert F. Lyons | [9][10] | |
| Planet of the Apes | Specialist Hansen | |||
| Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in History | Russell Johnson | |||
| 2004 | Rancid | Det. Kent | English-language Swedish film | |
| 2006 | The Wicker Man | Officer Pete | ||
| Hiding Victoria | Lenny | |||
| 2010 | Murder in Fashion | Agent Johnson | Also known as Fashion Victim | [11][12] |
| 2014 | Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who Is John Galt? | Bartender | ||
| 2016 | Retreat! | Lt. Fuller | [13] | |
| 2017 | Running Wild | Doug Ciocca | ||
| In Search of Fellini | Clive Montgomery | [14] | ||
| Pray for Rain | Ron Skinner | |||
| 2022 | Holiday Harmony | Abe Crawford | [15] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | French in Action | Obnoxious Student | Episode: "Leçon 3: Planning and Anticipating II" | [16] |
| 1992 | Cheers | Teammate #2 | Episode: "Take Me Out of the Ball Game" | |
| Tales from the Crypt | Rudy | Episode: "Beauty Rest" | ||
| Melrose Place | Duane | Episode: "House of God" | ||
| 1994 | Renegade | Sam Ravallo | Episode: "Rabbit Redux" | |
| Hot Line | Daryl Bradford | Episode: "The Homecoming" | ||
| 1996 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Paul Croton | 2 episodes: "El Coyote: Part 1" and "El Coyote: Part 2" | |
| 1997 | Perversions of Science | Barman | Episode: "Planely Possible" | |
| Even Odds | Ron | Unsold TV pilot for MTV | [17][18] | |
| 1998 | Mike Hammer, Private Eye | Gareth McAllister | Episode: "The Cutting Edge" | |
| Mowgli: The New Adventures of the Jungle Book | Travis | Episode: "What Goes Around..." | ||
| NYPD Blue | Tommy Richardson | 3 episodes: "Don't Kill the Messenger," "The One That Got Away" and "I Don't Wanna Dye" | ||
| Diagnosis: Murder | Russell Westbrook | Episode: "Wrong Number" | ||
| Nash Bridges | David Pembrook | Episode: "Apocalypse Nash" | ||
| Martial Law | Andre Pitman | Episode: "How Sammo Got His Groove Back" | ||
| 1999 | Profiler | Det. Mario Montagno | 2 episodes: "Heads, You Lose" and "What's Love Got to Do with It?" | |
| 2000 | The Pretender | Mr. Cain | Episode: "Meltdown" | |
| JAG | Jack Riggins | Episode: "Overdue & Presumed Lost" | ||
| Star Trek: Voyager | Beta-Hirogen | 2 episodes: "Flesh and Blood: Part 1" and "Flesh and Blood: Part 2" | ||
| 2001 | The Test | Self (panelist) | Episode: "The Debt Test" | |
| ER | Danny | Episode: "Start All Over Again" | ||
| Philly | Ray Cook | Episode: "Truth or Consequence" | ||
| The X-Files | Dr. Rocky Bronzino | Episode: "Lord of the Flies" | ||
| 2002 | Judging Amy | Mr. Weston | Episode: "People of the Lie" | |
| 2003 | Boomtown | Greg Wisnicki | Episode: "The Love of Money" | |
| 2005–07 | Boston Legal | D.A. Bret Haber | 2 episodes: "Schmidt Happens" and "Hope and Gory" | |
| 2005 | CSI: Miami | Connor Meade | Episode: "Game Over" | |
| Fat Actress | Stephen Wilcox | Episode: "Holy Lesbo Batman" | ||
| Blind Justice | Dean Bostic | Episode: "Dance with Me" | ||
| E-Ring | Commander | 2 episodes: "Pilot" and "Snatch and Grab" | ||
| 2006 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Director of Surveillance | Episode: "Bang-Bang" | |
| Cold Case | Charles Kozlowski | Episode: "The War at Home" | ||
| 2007 | Lincoln Heights | Episode: "Betrayal" | [19][20] | |
| State of Mind | Teddy Rivers | Episode: "Snow Melts" | ||
| The Closer | Jonathan Schafer | 2 episodes: "'Til Death Do Us Part: Part I" and "'Til Death Do Us Part: Part II" | ||
| Chuck | Lon Kirk | Episode: "Chuck Versus the Crown Vic" | ||
| Nip/Tuck | Police Officer | Episode: "Dr. Joshua Lee" | ||
| 2008 | Prison Break | Det. Conor Mara | Episode: "Greatness Achieved" | |
| 2009 | Without a Trace | Gabriel Macklin | Episode: "Wanted" | |
| The Mentalist | Dreyer Whelan | Episode: "Red Badge" | ||
| 2010 | Lie to Me | Prosecutor Crosby | Episode: "The Whole Truth" | |
| Saving Grace | Rocky Porter | Episode: "I'm Gonna Need a Big Night Light" | ||
| 2012–13 | Vegas | Johnny Rizzo | 10 episodes: "Money Plays," "All That Glitters," "(Il) Legitimate," "Bad Seeds," "Exposure," "Estinto," "Palutes," "From This Day Forward," "Road Trip" and "The Third Man" | [1] |
| 2013 | NCIS | Chet Tyber | Episode: "Seek" | |
| 2015 | Scorpion | Fire Chief | Episode: "Postcards from the Edge" | |
| 2024 | Scarlett † | Brooks | Post-production | [21] |
Theater
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | True West | Third Stage Theatre | [22] | |
| Hurlyburly | Chamber Theatre | [23] | ||
| 1987 | Grease | Garvin Theatre | [24][25][26] | |
| 1991 | Savage in Limbo | Murk | Tamarind Theatre | [27][28][29] |
| 1992 | Maps for Drowners | Tiffany Theater | [30][31][32] | |
| 1998 | Crooks | Bill | [33][34] |
Video games
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Medal of Honor: Rising Sun | Guide | Voice; narration |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Barney, Chuck (October 28, 2012). "Backstory: 'Vegas' actor Michael Wiseman hits the jackpot". Contra Costa Times. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
- ^ a b c Time Out (June 24, 2001). "Lafayette Actor Makes Move From "Planet" to Professor". Contra Costa Times. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
- ^ "Class of 1985". St. Mary's College High School. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
- ^ Sullivan, Shannon. "Stylist to Stars Comes to Lafayette – Caroline Wiseman brings award-winning style to Lafayette". Diablo. Diablo Magazine. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ Spirit of the Night (1991) - Mark S. Manos, Mark Manos | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie, retrieved January 24, 2024
- ^ "The Beast Inside Her | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. April 12, 2017. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "Michael Wiseman - Resume". michaelwiseman.net. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "MICHAEL WISEMAN - Resume | Actors Access". resumes.actorsaccess.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "Michael Wiseman - Resume". michaelwiseman.net. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "MICHAEL WISEMAN - Resume | Actors Access". resumes.actorsaccess.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "Michael Wiseman | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "Fashion Victim | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. January 22, 2010. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "FilmAffinity". FilmAffinity. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "In Search of Fellini (2017) Cast". www.cinema.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "Holiday Harmony". TVGuide.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "- YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "WebVoyage Record View 1". cocatalog.loc.gov. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "- YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "Michael Wiseman - Resume". michaelwiseman.net. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "MICHAEL WISEMAN - Resume | Actors Access". resumes.actorsaccess.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Staff (May 3, 2021). "Actress Taja V. Simpson Stars in Mob TV Pilot Alongside Icons of Mob Thrillers". culturedfocusmag. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "MICHAEL WISEMAN - Resume | Actors Access". resumes.actorsaccess.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "MICHAEL WISEMAN - Resume | Actors Access". resumes.actorsaccess.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "MICHAEL WISEMAN - Resume | Actors Access". resumes.actorsaccess.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "Michael Wiseman - Resume". michaelwiseman.net. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "GREASE 1987". tgphotos.sbcc.edu. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "MICHAEL WISEMAN - Resume | Actors Access". resumes.actorsaccess.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "Michael Wiseman - Resume". michaelwiseman.net. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Loynd, Ray (March 29, 1991). "Case Study in Playwright Development". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "MICHAEL WISEMAN - Resume | Actors Access". resumes.actorsaccess.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "Michael Wiseman - Resume". michaelwiseman.net. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Stayton, Richard (August 4, 1991). "What's So Funny About AIDS? : 'Maps for Drowners,' billed as the first mainstream comedy about the killer disease, will open in West Hollywood". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "MICHAEL WISEMAN - Resume | Actors Access". resumes.actorsaccess.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Linden, Sheri (July 22, 1998). "Crooks". Variety. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
External links
[edit]
 | This article about a United States film and television actor born in the 1960s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |