Michael Wiseman
Michael Wiseman (born 1966 or 1967)[1] is an American television and film actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Johnny Rizzo in the 2012 CBS series Vegas.[1]
Early life and career
Wiseman grew up in Lafayette, California.[1] He knew as a boy that he wanted to be an actor; the caption of his eighth grade yearbook picture said, "Career Goal: football player or famous actor".[2] He graduated from Saint Mary's College High School in Berkeley, California, in 1985.[1][3]
Wiseman spent two decades working in Hollywood before landing the part of Rizzo, during which he performed supporting roles in Tim Burton's remake of Planet of the Apes and Surviving Gilligan's Island.[2] He has acted in over 65 television series, including Cheers, ER, Melrose Place, NYPD Blue, and The X Files.[1]
Personal life
In 2011, Wiseman moved back to his childhood city of Lafayette, California, with his wife Caroline Keenan Wiseman, an Emmy-nominated makeup artist, and their daughters Dalilah and Olivia, who were 11 and 7 at the time.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Barney, Chuck (October 28, 2012). "Backstory: 'Vegas' actor Michael Wiseman hits the jackpot". Contra Costa Times. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
- 1 2 3 Time Out (June 24, 2001). "Lafayette Actor Makes Move From "Planet" to Professor". Contra Costa Times. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
- ↑ "Class of 1985". St. Mary's College High School. Retrieved February 11, 2013.