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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...
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Actor (159 credits)
Actor (159 credits)
2020
Smartphone Theatre
(TV Series)
Arthur Bronski / Roger Sachs / Man
Arthur Bronski / Roger Sachs / Man
- Faux Van Gogh
(2020)
... Arthur Bronski
- Holy Water
(2020)
... Roger Sachs
- Toilet Sonata
(2020)
... Man
1994-2011
The Young and the Restless
(TV Series)
Judge Phelps / Franklin J. Becker / Dr. Mark Cohen
Judge Phelps / Franklin J. Becker / Dr. Mark Cohen
- Episode #1.9604
(2011)
... Judge Phelps
- Episode #1.9603
(2011)
... Judge Phelps
- Episode #1.9598
(2011)
... Judge Phelps
- Episode #1.9597
(2011)
... Judge Phelps
- Episode #1.9593
(2011)
... Judge Phelps
2009
Flashforward
(TV Series)
SETI Chairman Warren Moore
SETI Chairman Warren Moore
- Gimme Some Truth
(2009)
... SETI Chairman Warren Moore
2007
Shark
(TV Series)
Judge Newman
Judge Newman
- Burning Sensation
(2007)
... Judge Newman
- Teacher's Pet
(2007)
... Judge Newman
2007
The Unit
(TV Series)
Committee Chair Locke
Committee Chair Locke
- Pandemonium: Part 1
(2007)
... Committee Chair Locke
2005-2007
Monk
(TV Series)
Bobby Davenport
Bobby Davenport
- Mr. Monk Is at Your Service
(2007)
... Bobby Davenport
- Mr. Monk Goes to a Wedding
(2005)
... Bobby Davenport
2005
E-Ring
(TV Series)
U.S. Ambassador: Suriname
U.S. Ambassador: Suriname
- Weekend Pass
(2005)
... U.S. Ambassador: Suriname
2005
Higglytown Heroes
(TV Series)
Tailor Hero
Tailor Hero
- Wayne's Ripping Adventure/Meet Eubie's Cousin
(2005)
... Tailor Hero
2004
24
(TV Series)
Joseph O'Laughlin
Joseph O'Laughlin
- Day 3: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
(2004)
... Joseph O'Laughlin
- Day 3: 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
(2004)
... Joseph O'Laughlin
- Day 3: 5:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m.
(2004)
... Joseph O'Laughlin
- Day 3: 2:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
(2004)
... Joseph O'Laughlin
2002
Push, Nevada
(TV Series)
Man in Chair Behind Martha
Man in Chair Behind Martha
- ···---···
(2002)
- Jim's Domain
(2002)
... Man in Chair Behind Martha
- The Letter of the Law
(2002)
... Man in Chair Behind Martha
- The Black Box
(2002)
2000
The West Wing
(TV Series)
Pharmaceutical Executive
Pharmaceutical Executive
- In This White House
(2000)
... Pharmaceutical Executive
1997-1998
C-16: FBI
(TV Series)
Dennis Grassi
Dennis Grassi
- Russian Roulette
(1998)
... Dennis Grassi
- Green Card
(1998)
... Dennis Grassi
- My Brother's Keeper
(1998)
... Dennis Grassi
- Russian Winter
(1997)
... Dennis Grassi
- Eight Pounds of Pressure
(1997)
... Dennis Grassi
1998
The Practice
(TV Series)
Primate Center Director
Primate Center Director
- Food Chains
(1998)
... Primate Center Director
1995
Vanishing Son
(TV Series)
Marcek
Marcek
- Land of the Free
(1995)
... Marcek
- Win, Place or Dead
(1995)
... Marcek
- Two Guys with Guns
(1995)
... Marcek
- Runaway Hearts
(1995)
... Marcek
- Dance of the Dust
(1995)
... Marcek
1994
Renegade
(TV Series)
Police Sgt. Ben Clancy
Police Sgt. Ben Clancy
- Once Burned, Twice Chey
(1994)
... Police Sgt. Ben Clancy
1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
(TV Series)
Dr. Carlton
Dr. Carlton
- Smart Kids
(1993)
... Dr. Carlton
1991
Dark Shadows
(TV Series)
Sheriff George Patterson / Andre du Pres
Sheriff George Patterson / Andre du Pres
- Episode #1.12
(1991)
... Andre du Pres
- Episode #1.11
(1991)
... Andre du Pres
- Episode #1.10
(1991)
... Sheriff George Patterson / Andre du Pres
- Episode #1.9
(1991)
... Andre du Pres
- Episode #1.8
(1991)
... Sheriff George Patterson / Andre du Pres
1991
Matlock
(TV Series)
Al Brown / Marvin Latham
Al Brown / Marvin Latham
- The Arsonist
(1991)
... Al Brown / Marvin Latham
1990
Star Trek: The Next Generation
(TV Series)
Capt. Robert DeSoto
Capt. Robert DeSoto
- Tin Man
(1990)
... Capt. Robert DeSoto
1990
Tour of Duty
(TV Series)
Major General Proctor
Major General Proctor
- Three Cheers for the Orange, White and Blue
(1990)
... Major General Proctor
1987
Our House
(TV Series)
Mac Hoover
Mac Hoover
- Sounds from a Silent Clock: Part 2
(1987)
... Mac Hoover
- Sounds from a Silent Clock: Part 1
(1987)
... Mac Hoover
1986-1987
Starman
(TV Series)
George Fox
George Fox
- The Test
(1987)
... George Fox
- Starscape: Part 2
(1987)
... George Fox
- Starscape: Part 1
(1987)
... George Fox
- Fathers and Sons
(1987)
... George Fox (credit only)
- The Wedding
(1987)
... George Fox
1985-1986
Santa Barbara
(TV Series)
D.A. Tony Patterson
D.A. Tony Patterson
- Episode #1.466
(1986)
... D.A. Tony Patterson
- Episode #1.465
(1986)
... D.A. Tony Patterson
- Episode #1.365
(1986)
... D.A. Tony Patterson
- Episode #1.349
(1985)
... D.A. Tony Patterson
- Episode #1.340
(1985)
... D.A. Tony Patterson
1986
Joe Bash
(TV Series)
Lt. Pendleton
Lt. Pendleton
- Cash
(1986)
... Lt. Pendleton
- Pilot
(1986)
... Lt. Pendleton
1984-1985
Cagney & Lacey
(TV Series)
Lt. Johnson / Detective #1
Lt. Johnson / Detective #1
- Entrapment
(1985)
... Lt. Johnson
- Old Debts
(1984)
... Detective #1
1985
Amazing Stories
(TV Series)
John Lefferts - Storekeeper
John Lefferts - Storekeeper
- Alamo Jobe
(1985)
... John Lefferts - Storekeeper
1985
A Death in California
(TV Mini-Series)
Gene Brooks
Gene Brooks
- Episode #1.2
(1985)
... Gene Brooks
- Episode #1.1
(1985)
... Gene Brooks
1984
Days of Our Lives
(TV Series)
Commander Peterson
Commander Peterson
- Episode #1.4848
(1984)
... Commander Peterson (voice)
1983-1984
Matt Houston
(TV Series)
George Davis / Byron Stevens
George Davis / Byron Stevens
- Eyewitness
(1984)
... George Davis
- The Showgirl Murders
(1983)
... Byron Stevens
1983
Tales of the Gold Monkey
(TV Series)
Avery Thiel
Avery Thiel
- A Distant Shout of Thunder
(1983)
... Avery Thiel
1980
A Rumor of War
(TV Mini-Series)
Capt. Lake
Capt. Lake
- Episode #1.2
(1980)
... Capt. Lake
- Episode #1.1
(1980)
... Capt. Lake
1976
The Streets of San Francisco
(TV Series)
Inspector Meyers
Inspector Meyers
- No Minor Vices
(1976)
... Inspector Meyers
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