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- Excellent, prolific and versatile character actor Michael Cavanaugh was born on November 21, 1942 in New York. The eldest of nine children, Cavanaugh joined the Navy following his high school graduation and was stationed in Hawaii for three years. After his tour of duty was over, Cavanaugh developed an interest in acting. He began his acting career in children's theater; he made his stage debut in the titular role in a production of "Winnie the Pooh". Michael's other stage credits include "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", "Merchant of Venice" and "Are You Now or Have You Ever Been?". An accomplished vocalist, Cavanaugh has sung tenor in such musicals as "Oh Calcutta!", "Carousel" and "110 in the Shade". Michael has racked up an extensive list of film and TV show credits alike since the mid-1970s; he often portrays police officers, government agents, stern military types, lawyers, judges and slick businessmen. Cavanaugh has appeared in three Clint Eastwood pictures: The Enforcer (1976), The Gauntlet (1977) and Any Which Way You Can (1980). He was especially memorable as the head nasty bad guy in the exciting Chuck Norris action vehicle Forced Vengeance (1982). Cavanaugh was terrific as obsessive and xenophobic chief federal security agent "George Fox" on the fine and thoughtful science fiction TV series Starman (1986). He also had a recurring part on the short-lived early 90s revival of the popular horror soap opera Dark Shadows (1991). Among the many TV shows Cavanaugh has done guest spots on are Monk (2002), Shark (2006), Bones (2005), The Young and the Restless (1973), The West Wing (1999), The Practice (1997), NYPD Blue (1993), Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993), Matlock (1986), Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987), ER (1994), The X-Files (1993), L.A. Law (1986), Our House (1986), Amazing Stories (1985), MacGyver (1985), Airwolf (1984), Dallas (1978), The A-Team (1983), Cagney & Lacey (1981), Hunter (1984), T.J. Hooker (1982), Vega$ (1978), CHiPs (1977) and Kojak (1973).
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Michael Cavanaugh is known for The Day After Tomorrow (2004), Priest (2011) and Jurassic World (2015).- Director
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Michael Cavanaugh is known for They Got Enough Space. (2011).- Michael G. Cavanaugh is known for Death Wish Club (1984).
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Michael Cavanaugh is known for Crave: Roots of Evil and Hot Mess Academy (2023).- Actor
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Michael Cavanaugh is known for Casa De Casas (2016) and Social Etiquette for Young Persons (2016).- Michael Cavanaugh is known for Fallout: Revelation (2016).
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Michael Cavanaugh is known for Takedowns and Falls (2010).- Michael Cavanaugh is known for Casa De Casas (2016).
- Michael Cavanaugh is rising star in the film industry. During his time in service with the United States Army, Michael Cavanaugh gained the skills necessary for acting in a variety of media. As an infantry Soldier deployed to Iraq, Michael directed and performed in a variety of skits for awareness training and raising morale. His skills include, but are not limited to martial arts, weapons, improv, fitness/bodybuilding, etc...He currently has no film credits to speak; however, he eagerly awaits the call from a casting director. Michael Cavanaugh currently resides in Texas with his family.
- Michael Cavanaugh is known for Devotion (2016).
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Michael Cavanaugh is known for Hitting the Cycle (2012).