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Michael Stoyanov(I)

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Michael Stoyanov
Michael Stoyanov was born on 14 December 1966 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for The Dark Knight (2008), Freaked (1993) and Blossom (1990). He was previously married to Carolyn Lawrence.
BornDecember 14, 1966
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BornDecember 14, 1966
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 3 nominations total

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    Known for

    Christian Bale in The Dark Knight (2008)
    The Dark Knight
    9.0
    • Dopey
    • 2008
    Bobcat Goldthwait, Mr. T, Randy Quaid, Tim Burns, John Hawkes, Jeff Kahn, Karyn Malchus, Derek McGrath, Michael Stoyanov, Megan Ward, Alex Winter, and Alex Zuckerman in Freaked (1993)
    Freaked
    6.4
    • Ernie
    • 1993
    Jenna von Oÿ, Joey Lawrence, Mayim Bialik, Michael Stoyanov, and Ted Wass in Blossom (1990)
    Blossom
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Anthony Russo
    David Cross and Bob Odenkirk in Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995)
    Mr. Show with Bob and David
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Writer

    Credits

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    Actor

    • The Rookie (2018)
      The Rookie
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Dispenser
      • 2023
    • Call Me Kat (2021)
      Call Me Kat
      5.3
      TV Series
      • Michael Stoyanov
      • 2022
    • The Blacklist (2013)
      The Blacklist
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Walter Stevens
      • 2021
    • David Costabile, Jeffrey DeMunn, Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Corey Stoll, Kelly AuCoin, Maggie Siff, Asia Kate Dillon, and Dola Rashad in Billions (2016)
      Billions
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Terry Burke
      • 2017–2020
    • Roger Clark in Red Dead Redemption II (2018)
      Red Dead Redemption II
      9.7
      Video Game
      • Murfree Brood (voice)
      • 2018
    • Gotham (2014)
      Gotham
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Red Hood Leader
      • 2016
    • Frank Grillo in Kingdom (2014)
      Kingdom
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Jimbo
      • 2016
    • Barstow
      Short
      • Marshal Howard
      • 2014
    • Liv Tyler, Matt Bomer, and Patrick Wilson in Space Station 76 (2014)
      Space Station 76
      4.9
      • Dr. Bot (voice)
      • 2014
    • Timothy Olyphant in Justified (2010)
      Justified
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Dave
      • 2013
    • Marg Helgenberger, George Eads, and William Petersen in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
      CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Radio Broadcaster
      • 2012
    • Tony Shalhoub in Monk (2002)
      Monk
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Stephen Dorn
      • 2009
    • Simon Baker in The Mentalist (2008)
      The Mentalist
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Wardell 'Digger' Suggs
      • 2009
    • Christian Bale in The Dark Knight (2008)
      The Dark Knight
      9.0
      • Dopey
      • 2008
    • Reno 911! (2003)
      Reno 911!
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Meth Dealer
      • 2008

    Writer

    • Liv Tyler, Matt Bomer, and Patrick Wilson in Space Station 76 (2014)
      Space Station 76
      4.9
      • screenplay written by (as Mike Stoyanov)
      • 2014
    • TV Funhouse (2000)
      TV Funhouse
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Writer (segment "Attack")
      • 2000
    • Alex Borstein, Michael McDonald, Will Sasso, and Debra Wilson in Mad TV (1995)
      Mad TV
      7.2
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1999–2000
    • Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report
      8.1
      TV Movie
      • Writer (as Mike Stoyanov)
      • 1998
    • David Cross and Bob Odenkirk in Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995)
      Mr. Show with Bob and David
      8.4
      TV Series
      • writer
      • written by
      • 1997
    • Conan O'Brien in Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
      Late Night with Conan O'Brien
      8.2
      TV Series
      • writer
      • written by
      • 1994–1997
    • The Dana Carvey Show (1996)
      The Dana Carvey Show
      7.3
      TV Series
      • writer
      • written by
      • 1996
    • Stand Up Comedy Specials (1996)
      Stand Up Comedy Specials
      TV Series
      • writer
      • written by
      • 1996

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Michael Edward Stoyanov
    • Height
      • 5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
    • Born
      • December 14, 1966
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Spouse
      • Carolyn Lawrence1988 - 2005 (divorced, 2 children)
    • Other works
      TV Commercial for IBM (2000)
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      Left Blossom (1990) in order to write for Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993), something he says he still regrets.

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