Michael Genet

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Michael Genet
Born (1958-08-25) August 25, 1958 (age 66)
Washington, U.S.
Education Juilliard School (BFA)
Occupation(s)Actor, screenwriter
Years active1988–present

Michael Genet (born August 25, 1958) is an American actor and screenwriter. He has guest starred in a number of television series based in the New York City area, they include The Equalizer , New York Undercover , Law & Order , Law & Order: Criminal Intent , Law & Order: Special Victims Unit , Ugly Betty and the soap operas As the World Turns , One Life to Live . [1]

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As a screenwriter, Genet wrote the film She Hate Me (2004), directed by Spike Lee, co-writing the film with Lee. Genet also appeared in the film playing the older brother of the film's protagonist, played by Anthony Mackie. Prior to this, he appeared in Lee's 2002 film 25th Hour . The next film he wrote Talk to Me (2007), was directed by Kasi Lemmons, co-writing the film with Rick Famuyiwa. [2]

Genet has also appeared in a number of Broadway stage productions. [3]

Filmography

Film

Michael Genet film credits [2]
YearTitleRoleNotes
1989Simple JusticeMitchell Jackson
1990 Presumed Innocent Court Clerk
1995 Let It Be Me Panhandler
1996 One Fine Day Press Secretary
2002 25th Hour Agent Cunningham
2004 She Hate Me Jamal Armstrong
2010Dream Street
2010 Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps James' Butler

Television

Michael Genet television credits [1]
YearTitleRoleNotes
1988 The Equalizer BenEpisode: "Day of the Covenant"
1990–1995 As the World Turns Lamar Griffin7 episodes
1992 Law & Order JohnsonEpisode: "Conspiracy"
1996Law & OrderHenry DavisEpisode: "Homesick"
1997 New York Undercover Earl1 episode
2002Law & OrderBill DanbergEpisode: "Open Season"
2003 Law & Order: Criminal Intent FeingoldEpisode: "Monster"
2003Law & Order: Criminal IntentBrent's AttorneyEpisode: "Gemini"
2006Law & OrderWarren ShenklerEpisode: "Fear America"
2008Law & OrderFranklin SlaterEpisode: "Political Animal"
2010 Ugly Betty Dr. Thompson1 episode
2010Law & Order: Criminal IntentMullaEpisode: "Loyalty: Part 1"
2010 One Life to Live Warden4 episodes
2011 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Lt. HarrisonEpisode: "Smoked"
2013 The Americans ReverendEpisode: "The Oath"
2018 Blue Bloods Judge AlexanderEpisode: "Risk Management"

References

  1. 1 2 "Talk to Me | A Focus Features Film | Michael Genet Bio". Focusfeatures.com. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
  2. 1 2 "Michael Genet's Invaluable Price on Resilience and Success Pt. 2". iRock Jazz. 2013-01-29. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
  3. ↑ "Michael Genet Theatre Credits". Broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2013-03-25.


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