Michael Fanone
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 3, 1980 in Washington, D.C., USA
- Active Years
- 1996–2025 (30 Years)
- Total Credits
- 5 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Michael Fanone (Acting).
Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/formatting. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only.
Target length: 90-130 words.
Name: Michael Fanone.
Birth Date: September 3, 1980.
Birth Place: Washington, D.C., USA.
Occupations: American law enforcement analyst, retired police officer/policeman, CNN on-air contributor, author.
Career History:
Worked for Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia from 2001 until retirement in 2021.
Served as a law enforcement officer for twenty years.
Service began with the United States Capitol Police.
Transferred to the Metropolitan Police Department and was assigned to the First District.
Notable Events: Was a police officer during the January 6, 2021 United States Capitol attack.
Acting/Known For (IMDb/TMDB):
Known for: Four Hours at the Capitol, The Weekend: Primetime, At This Hour.
TMDB lists "Known For: Acting" and "Known Credits: 5".
Draft 1: Michael Fanone was born on September 3, 1980, in Washington, D.C., USA. He is an American law enforcement analyst, author, and retired policeman. Fanone served as a law enforcement officer for twenty years, beginning his service with the United States Capitol Police before transferring to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, where he was assigned to the First District. He worked for the Metropolitan Police Department from 2001 until his retirement in 2021. He is currently a CNN on-air contributor. In acting, he is known for Four Hours at the Capitol, The Weekend: Primetime, and At This Hour. He was a police officer during the January 6, 2021 United States Capitol attack.
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Career overview
Task: Write a career overview of Michael Fanone (Acting) based on provided sources.
Target length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Format: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraint: Use only verifiable facts from the provided sources. No invention.
Persona: Meticulous television and film archivist.
[1] TMDB: Known for acting. 5 known credits. Birthday: September 3, 1980. Place of birth: Washington, D.C., USA.
[2] TMDB Bio: American law enforcement analyst and retired police officer, currently a CNN on-air contributor. Worked for Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia from 2001 until retirement in 2021.
[3] Wikipedia: American law enforcement analyst, author, and retired policeman. Worked for Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia from 2001 until retirement in 2021. Police officer during the January 6, 2021 United States Capitol attack.
[4] IMDb: Known for: Four Hours at the Capitol, The Weekend: Primetime, At This Hour.
[5] Wikiwand: American law enforcement analyst, author, and retired policeman. Worked for Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia from 2001 until retirement in 2021.
[6] Congress.gov: Served as law enforcement officer for twenty years. Service began with United States Capitol Police, then transferred to Metropolitan Police Department (First District).
Note: The prompt asks for a career overview of "Michael Fanone (Acting)". This is a bit tricky because the sources describe his primary career as law enforcement, but mention he is known for acting/credits.
Paragraph 1: Background/Law Enforcement.
Michael Fanone was born on September 3, 1980, in Washington, D.C. He is an American law enforcement analyst, author, and retired policeman. His career in law enforcement spanned twenty years, beginning with the United States Capitol Police. He subsequently transferred to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, where he was assigned to the First District. He worked for the Metropolitan Police Department from 2001 until his retirement in 2021. During his time as a police officer, he was present during the January 6, 2021 United States Capitol attack.
Paragraph 2: Media/Acting.
In addition to his law enforcement career, Fanone is a CNN on-air contributor. He is also recognized for his work in acting, with five known credits. His notable credits include Four Hours at the Capitol, The Weekend: Primetime, and At This Hour.
Draft 1:
Michael Fanone was born on September 3, 1980, in Washington, D.C. He is an American law enforcement analyst, author, and retired policeman. His career in law enforcement lasted twenty years, beginning with his service at the United States Capitol Police. He later transferred to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, where he was assigned to the First District. He served with the Metropolitan Police Department from 2001 until his retirement in 2021. During his tenure as a police officer, he was present during the January 6, 2021 United States Capitol attack.
Fanone is currently a CNN on-air contributor. He is also known for his work in acting, having five known credits. His credits include Four Hours at the Capitol, The Weekend: Primetime, and At This Hour.
Word Count Check:
Draft 1 is approximately 145 words. The requirement is 180-260 words. I need to expand using only provided facts.
Expansion Strategy:
I need to be careful not to invent. I can elaborate
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
5 titles- Trump, My Father and Me (2025) as Self (archive) - DC Metropolitan police officer
- The Storming of the Capitol - An American Trauma (2022) as Self - Interviewee
- Four Hours at the Capitol (2021) as Self - US Capitol Police Officer
- Markus Lanz (2008) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Fanone best known for?
Michael Fanone is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Four Hours at the Capitol (2021), Markus Lanz (2008), The Daily Show (1996).
When and where was Michael Fanone born?
Michael Fanone was born on September 3, 1980 in Washington, D.C., USA.
How many credits does Michael Fanone have?
Michael Fanone has accumulated over 5 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2025.
What is Michael Fanone's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Michael Fanone (Acting). Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/formatting. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only. Target length: 90-130 words. Name: Michael Fanone. Birth Date: September 3, 1980. Birth Place: Washington, D.C....
Michael Fanone by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Four Hours at the Capitol (2021) as Self - US Capitol Police Officer — aged about 40
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self — aged about 15
- Markus Lanz (2008) as Self — aged about 27
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