Noel Fisher

Noel Roeim Fisher, born March 13, 1984, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, began his acting career at 14. His early work included the television film “The Sheldon Kennedy Story” in 1999, earning him a Gemini Awards nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He continued to build his resume with roles in “Final Destination 2” (2003) and a recurring role as Freddie in the first season of “Two and a Half Men” in 2004. Fisher garnered further recognition with his portrayal of Cael Malloy in the FX series “The Riches” from 2007 to 2008, a role that positioned him as a valued character actor.

Fisher became widely known for his role as Mickey Milkovich in the Showtime series “Shameless,” appearing in 68 episodes from 2011 to 2021. This performance received critical acclaim, with Vanity Fair naming his character’s relationship with Ian Gallagher as the best-written gay couple on television in 2014. Additionally, Fisher played Vladimir, a 1,500-year-old vampire, in “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2” (2012) and notably starred as Michelangelo in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (2014) and its sequel, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” (2016). His filmography also includes Ellison “Cotton Top” Mounts in the Emmy Award-winning miniseries “Hatfields & McCoys” (2012) and Private Tomas Young in National Geographic’s docuseries “The Long Road Home” (2017).

Throughout his career, Fisher has shown versatility across various genres and platforms, including animated voice roles such as Brainiac 5 in “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” (2019) and Toad in “X-Men: Evolution” (2000–2003). He also appeared in “Capone” (2020) alongside Tom Hardy and had recurring roles in popular shows like “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “Bones,” and “Castle Rock.” His consistent work in both film and television demonstrates a sustained presence in the entertainment industry.