Michael Muhney

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Michael Muhney
Michael Muhney 2010 Daytime Emmy Awards.jpg
Born (1975-06-12) June 12, 1975 (age 49)
Education DePaul University (BFA)
OccupationActor
Years active1998–2021
Spouse
Jaime Muhney
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(m. 2000)​
Children3
Website michaelmuhney.com

Michael Muhney (born June 12, 1975) [1] is an American former actor. His best known roles include Sheriff Don Lamb on the UPN/The CW television series Veronica Mars between 2004 and 2007 and Adam Newman on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless from 2009 to 2014.

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Early life

Muhney grew up in Euless, Texas, from the age of eight. When he was 16 years old, he won the state championship for his One-Act play performance while attending Trinity High School. He moved back to Chicago where he earned a bachelor's degree from The Theatre School at DePaul University in 1997. He is a member of Mensa. [2] [3] He also speaks two other languages, German and American Sign Language (ASL).

Career

The Young and the Restless

In May 2009, after Chris Engen left the role of Adam Newman, Muhney was hired as a recast. He made his debut on the episode dated June 25, 2009. [4] [5] [6] [7] In 2011, Muhney signed a contract that would keep him in the role for an unspecified period. [8] In April 2013, Muhney announced that he had signed a new contract that would expire in June 2015. [9] In December, however, Muhney announced that he had been abruptly let go from the soap opera, with his last airdate on January 30, 2014. [10] [11] [12] [13]

Immediately after the news of his firing, Muhney conducted an interview with the Huffington Post and stated: "Part of me feels this is because I've always been outspoken, and sometimes I've been too outspoken. Sometimes I've walked around with a big backpack full of hubris. That is entirely on me. CBS, Sony, and Jill Phelps are not to blame for that." Muhney also said that the writers were planning to "take a break from Adam for 3 to 6 months" and then recast the role. [14] However, the next month it was reported that Muhney was fired after his costar Hunter King had accused him of groping her. [15] [16] [17] [18] Radar Online reported that King complained that Muhney fondled her breasts on two occasions, both of which were unsolicited and unwanted advances. [17] [18] According to Radar Online, King told producers she would go to the police and file a report against Muhney if he was not fired from the show. [18] Muhney later claimed that the allegations were false and merely a salacious rumor. No charges were ever filed. [18] [19] [20] [21] [22]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1998Real LifeJasonEpisode: "Unaired Pilot"
1998 A Will of Their Own William StewardEpisode: "1.1"
1999 Turks Paul Turk13 episodes
2000 Love 101 Andrew
2000 Virtual Nightmare Dale HunterTV movie
2000–01 The Huntress Det. Mark Farrell8 episodes
2001Nicolas
2002 ER Colin PrenticeEpisode: "Chaos Theory"
2002 Boomtown Chris GriggsEpisode: "Possession"
2003 JAG Major Jack McBurneyEpisode: "Meltdown"
2003 Charmed SethEpisode: "Love's a Witch"
2003 Without a Trace Billy MelinaEpisode: "Trip Box"
2004 CSI:Miami Rob MasonEpisode: "Crime Wave"
2004–07 Veronica Mars Sheriff Don Lamb 40 episodes
2006 Lovers, Liars & Lunatics Louis
2006 Numb3rs Lt. Joseph KarnesEpisode: "All's Fair"
2007One NightJack
2008CSI: MiamiRob Mason / Tim GilbertEpisode: "Raising Caine"
2008Family PracticeKent KinglareTV movie
2008 Columbus Day Det. Daniels
2008 No Man's Land: The Rise of Reeker Dep. Harris McAllister
2009Act Your AgeLake Emerson
2009–14 The Young and the Restless Adam Newman Role held: June 25, 2009 – January 30, 2014
2010The PortalDaniel Savanah
2010DisconnectDylan
2014Correcting ChristmasCameronTV movie (original title was "Back to Christmas")
2017 The Good Doctor Mr. GallicoEpisode: “Point Three Percent”

Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2013
 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated
2017
Soap Awards FranceActor of the YearThe Young and the RestlessNominated
2017
Soap Awards FranceCouple of the Year — "Chelsea and Adam"
(shared with Melissa Claire Egan) 		The Young and the RestlessNominated

References

  1. ↑ "Today in history". ABC News. Associated Press. June 12, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Michael Muhney (Sheriff Don Lamb)". MI.net. March 27, 2005. Retrieved March 2, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Interview with Michael Muhney". CBS.com. October 29, 2009. Archived from the original on June 28, 2011. Retrieved March 2, 2011.
  4. ↑ Gonzalez, Maria (May 21, 2009). "The Young and the Restless: Chris Engen Storms Off Set, Replaced by Michael Muhney". BuddyTV . Retrieved December 2, 2012.
  5. ↑ Snyder, Jennifer (May 28, 2009). "Chris Engen Leaves Y&R". TV Source Magazine. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
  6. ↑ Garrett, Tommy (June 6, 2009). "Michael Muhney Takes Over Controversial Role". Canyon News. Archived from the original on March 2, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Comings and Goings: Chris Engen (Adam Wilson)". Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 34, no. 26. June 30, 2009. p. 17.
  8. ↑ Riel, Karen (June 9, 2011). "Michael Muhney Inks Multi-Year Renewal With 'Y&R'". TV Source Magazine. TVSourcemagazine.com. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
  9. ↑ Kerr, Luke (April 29, 2013). "Michael Muhney Signs New Contract at The Young and the Restless". Zap2it . Tribune Media Services. Archived from the original on May 1, 2013. Retrieved April 30, 2013.
  10. ↑ "Michael Muhney Axed From Y&R!". Soap Opera Digest (American Media, Inc). December 17, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  11. ↑ Ausiello, Michael (December 17, 2013). "Soaps Shocker: Y&R Fires Michael Muhney". TVLine. TVLine Media, LLC. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  12. ↑ Giddens, Jamey (December 17, 2013). "BREAKING NEWS: Michael Muhney OUT at The Young and the Restless!". Zap2it. Tribune Media Services . Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  13. ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (December 17, 2013). "Michael Muhney Let Go From 'The Young and the Restless'". TVBytheNumbers. Zap2it . Archived from the original on December 18, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  14. ↑ Branco, Nelson (December 18, 2013). "Michael Muhney, Adam Newman On 'Young And The Restless,' Abruptly Fired, And Here's Why (EXCLUSIVE)". Huffington Post . Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  15. ↑ Giddens, Jamey (January 4, 2014). "TMZ Reports Michael Muhney Was Fired From Y&R For Allegedly Groping Hunter King". Zap2it/Tribune Media Services. Archived from the original on February 16, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  16. ↑ Fairman, Michael (January 4, 2014). "TMZ Reports Michael Muhney Fired From Y&R For Allegedly Groping Co-Star's Breasts On Two Occasions!". On-Air On-Soaps. Archived from the original on February 12, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  17. 1 2 Heger, Jen (January 6, 2014). "Soap Scandal: 'Young & The Restless' Star Threatened To Report Alleged Breast Groping To Cops If Co-Star Wasn't Fired". Radar Online . Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  18. 1 2 3 4 Hegner, Jen (January 7, 2014). "Revealed: 'Young & The Restless' Veteran Eric Braeden Wanted Michael Muheny Fired Before The Alleged On-Set Grope". Radar Online. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Michael Muhney Breaks Silence Y&R Firing Allegations Salacious Rumor'". Soap Opera Network. August 13, 2014. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
  20. ↑ "Reports: Michael Muhney fired from 'Y&R' for groping much younger co-star". Fox News. January 7, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  21. ↑ Eby, Margaret (January 4, 2014). "'Young and the Restless' star Michael Muhney fired for allegedly groping co-star Hunter King: report". Daily News . New York. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  22. ↑ "Young & Restless Star Michael Muhney Fired For Allegedly Groping Co-Star's Breasts". TMZ . January 4, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  23. ↑ "Daytime Emmy Award – 2013 nominations". May 1, 2013. Archived from the original on June 6, 2013. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  24. 1 2 "Soap Awards France 2017 : Hélène Rollès, Les Mystères de l'amour, Ambroise Michel, Terre de passions, Eric Braeden... le palmarès complet". France: toutelatele.com and Médiamétrie. June 1, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
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