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Michael Lally is an American-born poet, a former actor, a jazz musician, an activist, and an organizer. He was born in New Jersey in an Irish-American family. Before Lally started writing, he joined the Air Force. Lally was married thrice, and his second wife was Penelope Milford. The pair was married from 1982 to 1984.
Michael is part of the Beats and the second generation of New York School poets, considered one of the major influences in American poetry. Michael Lally has written more than 30 books, a few plays, and films.
Some of his contemporaries he is often compared to are Frank O'Hara, William Carlos Williams, and William Saroyan. David Lehman described Lally as:
"...gregarious, theatrical, funny, sometimes pugnacious master of the contemporary American idiom."
Keep reading to know more about Michael Lally and his work.
More about Michael Lally's personal and professional life
Michael Lally came from a big family of priests, politicians, and policemen. He was the youngest of seven children. He began by playing the piano and reading his poems in bars. However, he seriously turned to poetry after serving. After four years in the Air Force, Michael decided to go back to school using his G.I. Bill to attend the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop.
As for his love life, Lally was married three times. His first marriage was to Carol Lee Fisher from 1964 to 1979. The second time, he married actress Penelope Milford and was together for two years. His last marriage was to Jaina Flynn. They were married for six years before they separated. Lally has three children: Caitlin, Miles, and Flynn.
In terms of his professional life, Lally has written more than 30 books so far and has even won a few awards for his work. The autobiographical South Orange Sonnets was published in 1972 and won him the New York Poetry Center Discovery Award.
His style of writing is autobiographical and reflects the political turmoil that impacted American culture during the 1950s. This includes the gay rights movement, the civil rights movement, the women's rights movement, and more. Michael actively participated in these movements.
The four plays that he wrote include:
- Four Grown Men
- Hollywood Magic
- The Rhythm of Torn Stars
- Chicks: A Spiritual Quest
Aside from his writing career, Michael was also a former actor. He often played the roles of evil men. His filmography included both film and television. Some of the movies Michael Lally was in include Basing Instinct, Cool World, and White Fang.
As for television shows, Captain Bubb in Deadwood, Captain Hoyt on NYPD Blue, and Detective Frank Costa on JAG.
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Michael Lally's life and career reflect a deep connection between art, activism, and authenticity. From his time in the Air Force to his years as a poet, playwright, and actor, he has always poured his real-life experiences into his work. His name is making headlines as his ex-wife, Penelope Milford, passed away at the age of 77.
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