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Michael Cyril Creighton

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Michael Cyril Creighton
Three strangers - who live in the same New York City apartment building and share an obsession with true crime - suddenly find themselves embroiled in a murder.
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Michael Cyril Creighton is an actor and writer best known for his portrayal of Howard Morris in Only Murders in the Building (2021), Patrick in High Maintenance (2016), Joe Crowley in Spotlight (2015) and his Writers Guild of America Award-winning web series Jack in a Box (2009). He works regularly in film, television and theatre alternating between comedic and dramatic roles. Sarah Larson of The New Yorker says "Creighton has a gift for expressing the tension between the desire to connect and the desire to protect oneself." He grew up on Long Island, NY and attended Emerson College in Boston.
BornMarch 31
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BornMarch 31
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    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Known for

    Michael Keaton, Liev Schreiber, Brian d'Arcy James, Mark Ruffalo, and Rachel McAdams in Spotlight (2015)
    Spotlight
    8.1
    • Joe Crowley
    • 2015
    Steve Martin, Meryl Streep, Martin Short, Zach Galifianakis, Eugene Levy, Molly Shannon, Selena Gomez, and Kumail Nanjiani in Only Murders in the Building (2021)
    Only Murders in the Building
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Howard Morris
    Erika Alexander, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jeffrey Wright, Sterling K. Brown, and Issa Rae in American Fiction (2023)
    American Fiction
    7.5
    • John Bosco
    • 2023
    High Maintenance (2016)
    High Maintenance
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Patrick

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    Actor



    • Only Murders in the Building
      • Howard Morris
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2025
    • Handle with Care
      • Bradley
      • Post-production
    • Floating Carousel
      • Louis
      • Post-production
    • The Man with the Bag
      • Post-production



    • Steve Martin, Meryl Streep, Martin Short, Zach Galifianakis, Eugene Levy, Molly Shannon, Selena Gomez, and Kumail Nanjiani in Only Murders in the Building (2021)
      Only Murders in the Building
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Howard Morris
      • 2021–2024
    • American Horror Stories (2021)
      American Horror Stories
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Martin
      • 2024
    • Erika Alexander, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jeffrey Wright, Sterling K. Brown, and Issa Rae in American Fiction (2023)
      American Fiction
      7.5
      • John Bosco
      • 2023
    • Rachel Brosnahan in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)
      The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Mel
      • 2023
    • Scott Cohen and Joanna Arnow in The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed (2023)
      The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed
      5.8
      • Karl
      • 2023
    • Ryan Eggold in New Amsterdam (2018)
      New Amsterdam
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Ken Podolsky
      • 2022
    • Gbemisola Ikumelo, Abbi Jacobson, D'Arcy Carden, and Chanté Adams in A League of Their Own (2022)
      A League of Their Own
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Henry
      • 2022
    • Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and Will Estes in Blue Bloods (2010)
      Blue Bloods
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Jonathan
      • 2022
    • Michael C. Hall in Dexter: New Blood (2021)
      Dexter: New Blood
      8.0
      TV Mini Series
      • Fred Jr.
      • 2021–2022
    • Dash & Lily (2020)
      Dash & Lily
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Jeff the Elf
      • Door Queen
      • 2020
    • Lili Taylor and Stefania LaVie Owen in Paper Spiders (2020)
      Paper Spiders
      6.6
      • Mr. Wessler
      • 2020
    • The Dark End of the Street (2020)
      The Dark End of the Street
      4.2
      • Isaac
      • 2020
    • Sonequa Martin-Green, Brian Tyree Henry, and Sunita Mani in The Outside Story (2020)
      The Outside Story
      6.5
      • Andre
      • 2020
    • Izzy G. in AJ and the Queen (2020)
      AJ and the Queen
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Christian
      • 2020
    • Human Interest (2019)
      Human Interest
      TV Series
      • Noah
      • 2019

    Writer



    • High Maintenance (2012)
      High Maintenance
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2013
    • Jack in a Box (2009)
      Jack in a Box
      8.3
      TV Series
      • original concept by
      • written by
      • created by ...
      • 2009–2012

    Director



    • Jack in a Box (2009)
      Jack in a Box
      8.3
      TV Series
      • co-director
      • 2009–2012

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    Michael Cyril Creighton's Reel 2024
    Demo Reel 7:05
    Michael Cyril Creighton's Reel 2024
    One Killer Question - Trailer
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    One Killer Question - Trailer
    Trailer 0:31
    One Killer Question - Trailer
    Official Trailer - Season 4
    Trailer 2:36
    Official Trailer - Season 4
    Season 4 Teaser
    Trailer 1:32
    Season 4 Teaser
    Season 2 Tease
    Trailer 0:56
    Season 2 Tease
    Only Murders In The Building: Meryl Streep Joins Only Murders (Australia)
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    Only Murders In The Building: Meryl Streep Joins Only Murders (Australia)

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    • Official site
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    • Alternative names
      • Michael C. Creighton
    • Height
      • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
    • Born
      • March 31
      • Kings Park, Long Island, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Brian MullanMay 14, 2016 - present
    • Other works
      Was seen in the NY Premiere of Sarah Ruhl's Stage Kiss at Playwrights Horizons, NY. Directed by Rebecca Taichman.
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article

    Self-verified on IMDbPro

    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male

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      Wrote an episode of the critically acclaimed web series "High Maintenance" that he appears in, entitled "Helen.".
    • Nickname
      • MCC

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