Michael Beach
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 30, 1963 in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA
- Active Years
- 1982–2026 (45 Years)
- Total Credits
- 144 credits in database
Biography
Michael Beach is an American actor born on October 30, 1963, in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA. He has appeared in numerous films, including Lean on Me, One False Move, Short Cuts, Waiting to Exhale, A Family Thing, Soul Food, Aquaman, and Saw X. Beach has also had notable television roles, such as Al Boulet on the NBC medical drama ER, Monte Parker on the NBC drama series Third Watch, and T.O. Cross on FX's Sons of Anarchy. He has accumulated 138 known credits throughout his acting career. Beach is a male actor with a content score of 100, indicating a high level of recognition and popularity in the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Michael Beach is an American actor born on October 30, 1963. He has appeared in a variety of films, including Lean on Me, One False Move, Short Cuts, Waiting to Exhale, A Family Thing, Soul Food, Aquaman, and Saw X. Beach has also had a significant presence in television, with notable roles in several drama series.
On the NBC medical drama ER, Beach played the character Al Boulet from 1995 to 1997. He then joined the cast of another NBC drama series, Third Watch, where he portrayed Monte Parker from 1999 to 2005. Additionally, Beach appeared as T.O. Cross in the FX series Sons of Anarchy.
Throughout his career, Michael Beach has accumulated a large number of acting credits, with a total of 138 known credits. His work in film and television has spanned multiple genres and networks, demonstrating his versatility as an actor. Beach's extensive body of work has contributed to his reputation as a talented and accomplished performer in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
144 titles- Dirty Hands (2026) as Dally
- Shelby Oaks (2025) as Detective Burke
- War Dawgz (2025) as Alonzo Rocker
- Secret Level (2024) as Nik Hanson (voice)
- The Perfect Couple (2024) as Dan Carter
- Dead Boy Detectives (2024) as Tragic Mick
- I'll Be Right There (2024) as Albert
- Saw X (2023) as Henry Kessler
- God's Grace: The Sheila Johnson Story (2023) as Dillard
- Tulsa King (2022) as Mark
- Tulsa King (2022) as Mark Mitchell
- DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022) as Det. Dennis Murphy
- Kingdom Business (2022) as Calvin Jordan
- Immanence (2022) as Jonah
- The Devil You Know (2022) as Greg Hansen
- The Royal (2022)
- Mayor of Kingstown (2021) as Captain Moore
- The Harder They Fall (2021) as Nat's Father (uncredited)
- Midnight in the Switchgrass (2021) as Detective Yarbrough
- Real Talk (2021) as Father Daniels
- Superintelligence (2020) as Saul Gomez
- Inheritance (2020) as Harold Thewlis
- Cherish the Day (2020) as Ben
- All Rise (2019) as Rick Kramer
- Truth Be Told (2019) as Ingram Rhoades
- Stumptown (2019) as Major Elders
- Swamp Thing (2019) as Nathan Ellery
- Swamp Thing (2019) as Nathan Ellery (uncredited)
- Rim of the World (2019) as General Khoury
- #truth (2019) as Kenneth Little
- #truth (2019) as Police Officer #2
- Foster Boy (2019) as Bill Randolph
- Canal Street (2019) as Ronald Morgan
- Sunny Daze (2019) as Mickey
- The Rookie (2018) as Percy West
- Aquaman (2018) as Jesse Kane (Manta's Father)
- Barry (2018) as Police Detective
- For the People (2018) as Douglas Delap
- Deep Blue Sea 2 (2018) as Carl Durant
- If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) as Frank Hunt
- No Postage Necessary (2018) as Harry
- Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer (2018) as DA Dan Molinari
- S.W.A.T. (2017) as Leroy Henderson
- SEAL Team (2017) as Chaplain Ryan Walker
- Parker's Anchor (2017) as Clinton
- Lethal Weapon (2016) as Bryan Graves
- Patriots Day (2016) as Gov. Deval Patrick
- Pitch (2016) as Bill Baker
- The Bounce Back (2016) as Lester
- The Submarine Kid (2016) as Marc
- Secrets and Lies (2015) as Arthur Fenton
- CSI: Immortality (2015) as Harbor Patrol SD Scinta
- Megachurch Murder (2015) as Clay King
- The 100 (2014) as Charles Pike
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Darius Walker
- Scorpion (2014) as Sandhog Chief
- Crisis (2014) as FBI Director Olsen
- Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) as Detective Sendal
- Broken City (2013) as Tony Jansen
- The Exchange (2013) as Howard
- Notes from Dad (2013) as Manny Gauza
- 500 MPH Storm (2013) as Simon Caprisi
- Assassins Tale (2013) as Roman
- Things Never Said (2013) as Will Jackson
- Scrapper (2013) as Hollis Wallace
- The Client List (2012) as Harold Clemens
- Red Dawn (2012) as Mayor Jenkins
- Sparkle (2012) as Rev. Bryce
- David E. Talbert's: A Fool and His Money (2012)
- Justice for Natalee Holloway (2011) as Agent Delaney
- Lie to Me (2009) as James
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- Play Dead (2009) as Devon
- Pastor Brown (2009) as Avery Callagan
- Relative Stranger (2009) as James Clemons
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Taddarius Orwell 'T.O.' Cross
- Stargate: The Ark of Truth (2008) as Col. Abe Ellis
- First Sunday (2008) as Deacon
- Hell Ride (2008) as Goody Two Shoes
- Brothers and Sisters (2006) as Noah Guare
- Shark (2006) as Lester Spence
- Like Mike 2: Streetball (2006) as Senior
- Lenexa, 1 Mile (2006) as Paddy
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Mr. Baker
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Father Marks
- The Closer (2005) as Coach Rich Carr
- Numb3rs (2005) as Len Walsh
- Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Colonel Abe Ellis
- Justice League Unlimited (2004) as Commander (voice)
- Justice League Unlimited (2004) as Devil Ray (voice)
- Justice League Unlimited (2004) as Mr. Terrific (voice)
- NCIS (2003) as Robert Flowers
- Without a Trace (2002) as Chuck Barr
- Crazy As Hell (2002) as Ty Adams
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Andy Abbott
- Third Watch (1999) as Monte Parker
- Made Men (1999) as Miles
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- Asunder (1998) as Michael Hubbs
- Johnny Skidmarks (1998) as Mike
- Ruby Bridges (1998) as Abon Bridges
- Spawn (1997) as Terry Fitzgerald (voice)
- Casualties (1997) as Clark Cooper
- Soul Food (1997) as Miles
- Ms. Scrooge (1997) as Reverend Luke
- Dr. Hugo (1996) as Hobbs
- A Family Thing (1996) as Virgil
- Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault (1996) as Legrand
- Waiting to Exhale (1995) as John, Sr.
- Bad Company (1995) as Tod Stapp
- White Man's Burden (1995) as Policeman #1 Outside Bar
- Sketch Artist II: Hands That See (1995) as George
- ER (1994) as Al Boulet
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Sam Mitchell
- Under Suspicion (1994) as Det. Desmond Beck
- Knight Rider 2010 (1994) as Marshal Will McQueen
- Midnight Run for Your Life (1994) as Pemberton
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Randy Warren
- True Romance (1993) as Wurlitzer
- Short Cuts (1993) as Jim Stone
- The Hit List (1993) as Det. Akin
- Final Appeal (1993) as Det. Thorne
- One False Move (1992) as Pluto
- Guilty As Charged (1991) as Hamilton
- Fire! Trapped on the 37th Floor (1991) as Perez
- Law & Order (1990) as Brian Harris
- Law & Order (1990) as Mr. Elliot
- Shannon's Deal (1990) as Monty Coles
- Dangerous Passion (1990) as Steve
- Internal Affairs (1990) as Dorian Fletcher
- Cadence (1990) as Edward James Webb
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Nathaniel Simpson
- The Abyss (1989) as Barnes
- Lean On Me (1989) as Mr. Darnell
- Taking a Stand (1989) as Jake
- Open Admissions (1988) as Calvin Jefferson
- In a Shallow Grave (1988) as Quintus Pearch
- Weekend War (1988) as Wiley
- Suspect (1987) as Parking Lot Attendant
- End of the Line (1987) as Alvin
- Vengeance: The Story of Tony Cimo (1986) as Rudolph Tyner
- Streets of Gold (1986) as Sonny (as Mike Beach)
- American Playhouse (1982) as Quintus Pearch
- Empire City
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Beach best known for?
Michael Beach is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dirty Hands (2026), Shelby Oaks (2025), Secret Level (2024), The Perfect Couple (2024).
When and where was Michael Beach born?
Michael Beach was born on October 30, 1963 in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA.
How many credits does Michael Beach have?
Michael Beach has accumulated over 144 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2026.
What is Michael Beach's background in cinema and television?
Michael Beach is an American actor born on October 30, 1963, in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA. He has appeared in numerous films, including Lean on Me, One False Move, Short Cuts, Waiting to Exhale, A Family Thing, Soul Food, Aquaman, and Saw X. Beach has also had notable television roles, such as Al Boulet on the N...
Michael Beach by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Rookie (2018) as Percy West — aged about 54
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Darius Walker — aged about 50
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Taddarius Orwell 'T.O.' Cross — aged about 44
- Tulsa King (2022) as Mark — aged about 58
- Tulsa King (2022) as Mark Mitchell — aged about 58
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Father Marks — aged about 41
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