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United States Michael Rapaport is an actor, comedian, and podcast host known for his extensive film and television career, and his distinct New York presence.
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Michael Rapaport was born on March 20, 1970, in Manhattan, New York, to June Brody, a radio personality, and David Rapaport, a radio program manager. Starting his career in stand-up comedy in Los Angeles after high school, Rapaport quickly transitioned to acting. His early work included a guest spot on “China Beach” (1988), followed by a starring role in the indie film “Zebrahead” (1992). This led to a series of notable film appearances in the 1990s, such as Christian Slater’s colleague in “True Romance” (1993), an intense collegiate-turned-skinhead in “Higher Learning” (1995), and a good-natured boxer in Woody Allen’s “Mighty Aphrodite” (1995). Rapaport’s career progressed with various roles that showcased his versatility, from comedic characters like Phoebe Buffay’s police officer boyfriend Gary in “Friends” (1999) to dramatic roles like teacher Danny Hanson on “Boston Public” (2000-2004).
In the 2000s and beyond, Rapaport continued to expand his acting portfolio, taking on supporting roles in major films like “Small Time Crooks” (2000) with Woody Allen, “The 6th Day” (2000) alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, and “Hitch” (2005) with Will Smith. He also sustained a significant television presence, including a main role in the sitcom “The War at Home” (2005–2007) and recurring parts in “My Name Is Earl” (2007–2008) and “Prison Break” (2008–2009). Beyond acting, Rapaport ventured into directing, notably with the critically acclaimed documentary “Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest” (2011), and a 30 for 30 film for ESPN, “When the Garden Was Eden” (2014).
Rapaport has also established himself in the podcasting world, hosting the “I Am Rapaport Stereo Podcast” with Gerald Moody. His distinctive personality and voice have further led to roles in video games, such as Joey Leone in “Grand Theft Auto III” (2001) and Coach Darren Stackhouse in “NBA 2K19” (2018), and as a narrator for “WWE 365” series on WWE Network. Recently, he competed as “Pickle” on “The Masked Singer” (2023) and was a contestant on “The Traitors” (2026), showcasing his continued presence in entertainment and reality television.
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