Michael Cyril Creighton
Biography
Michael Cyril Creighton is an American actor born on January 1, 1979, in Long Island, New York, USA. He was raised on Long Island by his mother and maternal grandparents. Creighton works regularly in film, television, and theatre, alternating between comedic and dramatic roles. Sarah Larson of The New Yorker noted that he has a gift for expressing the tension between the desire to connect and the desire to protect oneself.
His notable roles include Howard Morris in Only Murders in the Building, Patrick in High Maintenance, and Joe Crowley in Spotlight. He is also known for his Writers Guild of America Award-winning web series Jack in a Box. His stage credits include the world premiere of Jordan Harrison's The Amateurs at Vineyard Theatre.
Career overview
Michael Cyril Creighton is an American actor born on January 1, 1979, in Long Island, New York, where he was raised by his mother and maternal grandparents. He has accumulated 46 known acting credits, working regularly across film, television, and theatre while alternating between comedic and dramatic roles. Sarah Larson of The New Yorker has noted that Creighton possesses a gift for expressing the tension between the desire to connect and the desire to protect oneself.
On television, Creighton is best known for portraying Howard Morris in Only Murders in the Building and Patrick in High Maintenance. His film work includes playing Joe Crowley in Spotlight. Additionally, he is recognized for his Writers Guild of America Award-winning web series Jack in a Box. His stage credits include performing in the world premiere of Jordan Harrison's The Amateurs at Vineyard Theatre.
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- The Man with the Bag (2026)
- The Adding Machine (2026) as Everyone Else
- Floating Carousel (2025) as Louis
- Only Murders in the Building: Official Podcast (2025) as Self - Host
- The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed (2024) as Karl
- American Fiction (2023) as John Bosco
- One Killer Question (2022) as Self - Host
- One Killer Question (2022) as Self
- Only Murders in the Building (2021) as Howard Morris
- American Horror Stories (2021) as Martin
- Dexter: New Blood (2021) as Fred Jr.
- Paper Spiders (2021) as Mr. Wessler
- The Outside Story (2021) as Andre
- AJ and the Queen (2020) as Christian
- Dash & Lily (2020) as Jeff the Elf
- Dash & Lily (2020) as Door Queen
- The Dark End of the Street (2020) as Isaac
- Seneca (2019) as Mark
- Game Night (2018) as Bill
- Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018) as Harry
- Untitled Short Film About White People (2018) as Wellington
- The Good Fight (2017) as Tab Bentley
- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017) as Mel
- The Post (2017) as Jake
- Home Again (2017) as Brad
- Coin Heist (2017) as Mr. Todd Rankin
- Fits and Starts (2017) as Richard Pringle
- Billions (2016) as Martin Yancy
- Graves (2016) as Phoenix Wells
- Horace and Pete (2016) as Michael
- Horace and Pete (2016) as Mike
- Spotlight (2015) as Joe Crowley
- Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll (2015) as Bobby Q
- Sleeping with Other People (2015) as Attentive Waiter
- 3rd Street Blackout (2015) as Gossipy Man
- Orange Is the New Black (2013) as Store Manager
- How to Follow Strangers (2013) as Michael
- High Maintenance (2012) as Patrick
- The Outs (2012) as Gordy
- Person of Interest (2011) as Russell
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Spencer (voice)
- 2 Broke Girls (2011) as I
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Jonathan
- Very Mary-Kate (2010) as Photo Director
- Nurse Jackie (2009) as Sperm Scout
- Jack in a Box (2009) as Jack
- Jack in a Box (2009) Writer
- Jack in a Box (2009) Creator
- 30 Rock (2006) as Salesman
- Fake ID (2003) as Mikey
- Handle With Care