- He was originally from the Worcester, Massachusetts area.
- In January 2005, he appeared as Patsy in the then-upcoming Broadway musical Spamalot, based on Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
- Had a sister named Joan.
- Father of actress Katie Claire McGrath.
- He was an American actor, and best known for his work on the Broadway stage.
- Appeared in a workshop of the musical The Honeymooners in 2014.
- While working in the Boston production of Forbidden Broadway, McGrath met his future wife, Toni DiBuono.
- McGrath starred in the play Is He Dead? on Broadway in December 2007 to February 2008 as Agamemnon Buckner.
- Originated the role of Mr. Simmons in Memphis (Broadway, 2009).
- His Off-Broadway credits include New York City Center Encores: Du Barry was a Lady, and Stephen Sondheim's Follies.
- He was an ensemble member and understudy for many shows, including Swinging on a Star and Little Me.
- McGrath played the role of Cookie McGee in the Broadway musical Nice Work If You Can Get It (2012), for which he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.
- Michael McGrath received a Tony Award in 2012 for his performance in the musical Nice Work If You Can Get It.
- For originating the role of Patsy in the original Broadway cast of Monty Python's Spamalot, he received Tony Award and Drama Desk Award nominations.
- In 2014, he was in the A.R.T. pre-Broadway production of Finding Neverland replacing Roger Bart in the dual role of Charles Frohman and Capt. James Hook.
- He also won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in Nice Work If You Can Get It.
- His roles on the big screen included films "Changing Lanes," and "The Interpreter and " his credits as voice cast include multiple animated features including "The Secret of Kells" and "Wolfwalkers.".
- On television, McGrath was the announcer/sidekick on The Martin Short Show.
- McGrath appeared in a new musical The Honeymooners, based on the television comedy The Honeymooners.
- Had a brother named Jay.
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