At A Glance

Michael, who plays Officer Jack Snyder, grew up with his parents, two sisters and a brother in New York. He attended Nazareth College with the idea of becoming an architect. However, after graduating he decided to pursue acting since he had garnered many lead roles in school productions.

After acting in repertory theater, Michael landed the role of Raoul in the national tour of Phantom of the Opera. He later made his Broadway debut in the original cast of Smokey Joe's Caf.

Michael's hobbies include softball and golf. He lives in New York with his wife Lauri, a musical therapist he met in college, and their children, Christopher Michael, Kathleen Rose, and Annabelle Jayne.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION

As The World Turns
Jack Snyder
April 1, 1997 to September 17, 2010

Acting Portfolio THEATER

Applause
Bill Sampson
New York City Center, February2008

Phantom of the Opera
Raoul

Smokey Joe's Caf

Hello Again
Lincoln Center

Little Me

Violet
Off-Broadway

Awards & Acclaim

Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Lead Actor (2010, 2011)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2007, 2010, 2011)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2001)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
Soap Opera Digest Awards Nomination, Outstanding Younger Leading Man (1999)
Soap Opera Digest Awards Nomination, Best Male Newcomer (1998)

Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: New York

DATE OF BIRTH: July 20, 1968

HAIR: Black

MARITAL STATUS: Married, Laurie Nowak [Jan 6, 1996]