Michael Cristofer
Biography
Michael Ivan Cristofer is an American playwright, filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor. He was born on January 22, 1945, in North Trenton, New Jersey, United States. He received a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a Tony Award for Best Play for the Broadway production of The Shadow Box in 1977. Following its run in New York, the play was produced in major American cities and internationally from Europe to the Far East. His other plays include Breaking Up at Primary Stages, Ice at Manhattan Theatre Club, Black Angel at Circle Repertory Company, and The Lady and the Clarinet, which starred Stockard Channing and was produced at the Mark Taper Forum, Long Wharf Theater, Off-Broadway, and on the London Fringe, as well as Amazing. As an actor, he is known for his work in Fallout, Mr. Robot, and Suits.
Career overview
Michael Ivan Cristofer is an American playwright, filmmaker, and actor who was born on January 22, 1945, in North Trenton, New Jersey. He is known for his work in the entertainment industry with known credits spanning numerous projects, including appearances in films and television shows. Among the works associated with his career are appearances in Fallout, Mr. Robot, and Suits.
In addition to his screen work, Cristofer has established a notable career as a playwright. He received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play for The Shadow Box in 1977, following the Broadway production of the work. After its run in New York, the play was produced in every major American city and worldwide across Europe and the Far East.
His other plays include Breaking Up at Primary Stages, Ice at the Manhattan Theatre Club, and Black Angel at the Circle Repertory Company. He also wrote The Lady and the Clarinet, which starred Stockard Channing and was produced by the Mark Taper Forum, the Long Wharf Theater, Off-Broadway, and on the London Fringe, as well as Amazing.
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55 titles- Fallout (2024) as Elder Cleric Quintus
- The Great Lillian Hall (2024) Executive Producer
- The Great Lillian Hall (2024) Director
- The Metropolitan Opera: Champion (2023) Screenplay
- The Night Clerk (2020) Writer
- The Night Clerk (2020) Director
- Last Supper (2018) as Raymond
- Chuck (2017) Writer
- The Adderall Diaries (2016) as Paul Hora
- Year by the Sea (2016) as Robin
- Mr. Robot (2015) as Phillip Price (voice)
- Mr. Robot (2015) as Phillip Price
- The Girl in the Book (2015) as Dad
- Chronic (2015) as John
- 5 Flights Up (2014) as Larry
- Emoticon (2014) as Walter Nevins
- Ray Donovan (2013) as Danny O'Connor
- Ray Donovan (2013) as Priest
- Elementary (2012) as Isaac Pike
- Smash (2012) as Jerry Rand
- Suits (2011) as Paul
- American Horror Story (2011) as Harrison Renard
- Rubicon (2010) as Truxton Spangler
- The Other Woman (2010) as Sheldon Greenleaf
- Eastwick (2009) Screenplay
- Georgia O'Keeffe (2009) Writer
- Casanova (2005) Story
- Original Sin (2001) Director
- Original Sin (2001) Screenplay
- Body Shots (1999) Director
- Gia (1998) Director
- Gia (1998) Writer
- Breaking Up (1997) Screenplay
- Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995) as Jarvis
- Mr. Jones (1993) Screenplay
- The Witches of Eastwick (1992) Original Film Writer
- The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) Screenplay
- The Witches of Eastwick (1987) Screenplay
- Falling in Love (1984) Writer
- The Little Drummer Girl (1984) as Tayeh
- Candida (1982) Director
- The Shadow Box (1980) Screenplay
- An Enemy of the People (1978) as Hovstad
- The Andros Targets (1977) as Ron Comack
- The Entertainer (1976) as Frank Rice
- The Last of Mrs. Lincoln (1976) as Robert Lincoln
- Doctors' Hospital (1975) as Dr. Taback
- Crime Club (1975) as Frank Swoboda
- Knuckle (1975) as Curley Delafield
- Lincoln (1974) as John Nicolay
- The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder (1974) as Alessini (as Michael Ivan Cristofer)
- Kojak (1973) as Michael Viggers Jr.
- The Magician (1973) as Dave Webster
- The Rookies (1972) as Charlie Phillips
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Ben Shindrow
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Cristofer best known for?
Michael Cristofer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Fallout (2024), The Great Lillian Hall (2024), The Great Lillian Hall (2024), The Night Clerk (2020).
When and where was Michael Cristofer born?
Michael Cristofer was born on January 22, 1945 in North Trenton, New Jersey, USA.
How many credits does Michael Cristofer have?
Michael Cristofer has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2024.
What is Michael Cristofer's background in cinema and television?
Michael Ivan Cristofer is an American playwright, filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor. He was born on January 22, 1945, in North Trenton, New Jersey, United States. He received a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a Tony Award for Best Play for the Broadway production of The Shadow Box in 1977. Following its run in New York, ...