Michael Trucco

Michael Trucco is an actor known for his roles in television series such as “Battlestar Galactica” and “How I Met Your Mother,” as well as film appearances. After earning his BA in Theatre Arts from Santa Clara University, Michael Trucco quickly landed a starring role opposite James Brolin in the CBS series ‘Pensacola: Wings of Gold,’ appearing for two seasons from 1997 to 1999. His early career also included a recurring role on ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ and notable appearances in ‘Arli$$’ and ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch.’ Trucco further expanded his talents by directing an episode of ‘Pensacola: Wings of Gold’ in 2000. He gained widespread recognition for his pivotal role as Samuel T.

Anders in the critically acclaimed science fiction series ‘Battlestar Galactica,’ which ran for five seasons from 2004 to 2009. Following his impactful run on ‘Battlestar Galactica,’ Trucco continued to build a robust television career, notably starring as Justin Patrick on the USA Network series ‘Fairly Legal’ from 2011 to 2012. His versatility was showcased through significant recurring roles across various popular series, including ‘One Tree Hill,’ ‘Castle,’ ‘How I Met Your Mother,’ and ‘Revenge.’ Demonstrating his expansive range, he also lent his voice to the animated series ‘Young Justice’ as the character Adam Strange. Trucco transitioned seamlessly between television and film, appearing in the thriller/horror features ‘Hush’ (2016) and ‘The Bye Bye Man’ (2017), followed by the action-thriller ‘Hunter Killer’ in 2018.

Beyond his acting and producing endeavors, he is also an accomplished musician, serving as the lead guitarist for the band Simpleworld.