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At a Glance Michael Dempsey joined Guiding Light on November 4, 2005, in the role of Alan-Michael Spaulding.

Just prior to joining Guiding Light, Michael portrayed Tom Joad in PBS's The Grapes of Wrath. He has also appeared on ABC's One Life to Live and in several independent films. Michael has an extensive theater background and received critical acclaim for his recent performance as Mr. Roberts at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. His other credits include Edmund in Long Day's Journey Into Night on Broadway, John Brown in John Brown Now at the Lobby Theatre, and Bobby Kennedy in Women and Criminals off-Broadway. Michael studied history at UC Berkeley and acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. There he performed as Leontes in The Winter's Tale, Malachi Stack in The Matchmaker, and Lopakhin in The Cherry Orchard.

When not working, Dempsey is an avid sportsman who enjoys boxing and aikido. He was a 1995 California Lacrosse All-Star at Berkeley.

Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION

Guiding Light
Alan-Michael Spaulding
November 4th, 2005 to May 10th, 2007

Boston Legal
Dominick Ryan
in episode: "'Til We Meat Again" (episode # 1.14) 13 February 2005

NCIS
Coach Morgan
in episode: "Heart Break" (episode # 2.8) 30 November 2004

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
in episode: "Down the Drain" (episode # 5.2) 7 October 2004

Crossing Jordan
in episode: "After Dark" (episode # 4.1) 26 September 2004

Malcolm in the Middle
Teddy
in episode: "Reese's Apartment" (episode # 5.15) 21 March 2004

Threat Matrix
Coach Sadler
in episode: "Under the Gun" (episode # 1.7) 6 November 2003

7th Heaven
Grocer
in episode: "Getting to Know You" (episode # 8.7) 3 November 2003

The Division
Fire Chief
in episode: "Remembrance" (episode # 2.13) 5 May 2002

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Cable Guy
in episode: "The Competition" (episode # 6.17) 5 April 2002

Judging Amy
Officer Al Bernero
in episode: "The Cook of the Money Pot" (episode # 3.13) 15 January 2002
in episode: "Presumed Innocent" (episode # 1.11) 14 December 1999

Angel
Irv Kraigle
in episode: "Dead End" (episode # 2.18) 24 April 2001

Nikki
Officer Koch
in episode: "Let It Ride" (episode # 1.12) 21 January 2001

3rd Rock from the Sun
Security Guard
in episode: "Frankie Goes to Rutherford" (episode # 5.19) 9 May 2000

The X Files
Sheriff
in episode: "Millennium" (episode # 7.4) 28 November 1999

The Practice
Testifying Officer
in episode: "Victimless Crimes" (episode # 4.7) 14 November 1999

Boy Meets World
The Cop
in episode: "The Honeymooners" (episode # 7.7) 12 November 1999

Replacing Dad
Sid
1999

Providence
Mr. Conlon
in episode: "Blind Faith" (episode # 1.8) 26 February 1999

Born Into Exile
Trucker
1997

Trials of Life
Coach
1997

Weird Science
Harold (as Michael E. Dempsey)
in episode: "Gary Had a Little Cram" (episode # 5.4) 26 January 1997

Sisters
"Guard"
in episode: "Bombshell" (episode # 5.1) 24 September 1994

Murphy Brown
"Man #5
in episode: "Political Correctness" (episode # 6.4) 11 October 1993

Life Goes On
Sergeant
in episode: "The Whole Truth" (episode # 4.4) 18 October 1992

Roseanne
Ray
in episode: "Secrets" (episode # 4.23) 28 April 1992
in episode: "The Bowling Show" (episode # 4.14) 21 January 1992

Bagdad Cafe
Alex
in episode: "Over My Dead Body" 27 July 1991
Jesse
in episode: "I Got a Crush on You" 9 November 1990

Acting Portfolio
FILM

The Moor
Rick Buckingham
2005

The Ring Two
Desk Sergeant
2005

Paparazzi
Soccer Coach
2004

The Song
Jerry
2003

Confidence
Special Agent Artie/IA Officer #1
2003

Random Shooting in L.A.
Bo Doovis
2002

What Planet Are You From?
Baggage Handler
2000

Prison Life
Lawyer
2000

Bowfinger br>Camera Security Guard
1999

My Favorite Martian
Van Gundy
1999

Studio Notes
Anton
1999

Falling Sky
Tom Collins
1998

Campfire Tales
Dad (segment "People Can Lick Too")
1997

Vital Statistics

BIRTHDATE: June 21st, 1967