Michael Higgins
Acting Born Jan 20, 1920 Died Nov 5, 2008 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA 68 credits
Biography
Michael Higgins works in acting. Born January 20, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. Died November 5, 2008. Archytele tracks 68 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Ice Castles
Synecdoche, New YorkAn American Carol
The Favor
Off the Black
Goodnight Bill
Messengers
Swimfan
State and Main
The ImpostorsJust the Ticket
Calm at Sunset
Wind
Law & OrderLaw & OrderThe Local Stigmatic
New York StoriesDead BangCrusoeForced March
Angel Heart
Seven Minutes in HeavenBarnumOn Valentine's Day
The Equalizer1918
Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter
Scarecrow and Mrs. KingRumble FishThe Cradle Will FallThe Gift of Love: A Christmas Story
American PlayhouseA Midsummer Night's Sex ComedyBorn BeautifulCarl Sandburg: Echoes and Silences
Fort Apache, the Bronx
A Time for MiraclesPaul's Case
The Black StallionThe Seduction of Joe Tynan
King of the Gypsies
Death Play
The Stepford Wives
The Conversation
Desperate Characters
Wanda
The Arrangement
Pie in the Sky
Full Filmography
68 titles- Ice Castles (2010) as Fan
- Synecdoche, New York (2008) as Actor Playing Man with Nose Bleed
- An American Carol (2008) as Parent
- The Favor (2007) as Mr. Ritter
- Off the Black (2006) as Al Cook
- Goodnight Bill (2005) as Terry
- Messengers (2004) as Poor Old Man from Room 410
- Swimfan (2002) as Mr. Tillman
- State and Main (2000) as Doc Wilson
- The Impostors (1998) as Older Man who Drops Dead
- Just the Ticket (1998) as Confessional Priest
- Calm at Sunset (1996) as Grandpa
- Wind (1992) as Artemus
- Law & Order (1990) as Thad Messimer
- Law & Order (1990) as Darryl Grady
- The Local Stigmatic (1990) as Drunk Man
- New York Stories (1989) as Robber
- Dead Bang (1989)
- Crusoe (1989) as Dr Martin
- Forced March (1989) as Andras Bereg
- Angel Heart (1987) as Doctor Fowler
- Seven Minutes in Heaven (1986) as Senator Peterson
- Barnum (1986) as Phineas Taylor
- On Valentine's Day (1986) as Mr. Vaughn
- The Equalizer (1985) as Marvin Stahl
- 1918 (1985) as Mr. Vaughn
- Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter (1984) as William Spear
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- Rumble Fish (1983) as Mr. Harrigan
- The Cradle Will Fall (1983) as Dr. Emmet Salem
- The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story (1983) as Hanibal
- American Playhouse (1982) as Father / Hobo
- A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982) as Reynolds
- Born Beautiful (1982) as Walter Forrest
- Carl Sandburg: Echoes and Silences (1982) as Father / Hobo
- Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981) as Heffernan
- A Time for Miracles (1980)
- Paul's Case (1980) as Paul's Father
- The Black Stallion (1979) as Neville
- The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979) as Senator Pardew
- King of the Gypsies (1978) as Traffic Court Judge
- Death Play (1976) as Sam
- The Stepford Wives (1975) as Mr. Cornell
- The Conversation (1974) as Paul
- Desperate Characters (1971) as Francis Early
- Wanda (1970) as Mr. Dennis
- The Arrangement (1969) as Michael Anderson
- Pie in the Sky (1964) as Carl
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Dr. Thomas Kellander
- The Virginian (1962) as Lawson
- The Defenders (1961) as Dr. Fowler
- Ben Casey (1961)
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Mr. Clifford
- Play of the Week: Rashomon (1960) as Preist
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Anthony March
- New York Confidential (1959)
- Edge of Fury (1958) as Richard Barrie
- The Fabulous Irishman (1957) as Jamie Farrow
- The Lark (1957) as Brother Ladvenu
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Finnegan
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Cassidy
- Keep Our Honor Bright (1953) as Matt Mathewson
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Brother Ladvenu
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as James Monroe
- Studio One (1948) as James Sheeley
- Shades of Gray (1948) as U.S. Army Soldier
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947) as Matt Mathewson
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Higgins best known for?
Michael Higgins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Synecdoche, New York (2008), To kare tis damas (1997), Basquiat (1996), Basquiat (1996).
When and where was Michael Higgins born?
Michael Higgins was born on January 20, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on November 5, 2008.
How many credits does Michael Higgins have?
Michael Higgins has accumulated over 68 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 2010.
What is Michael Higgins's background in cinema and television?
Michael Higgins was born on January 20, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA as Michael Patrick Higgins Jr. He was an actor, known for State and Main (2000), Springfield Story (1952) and Der Dialog (1974). He was married to Elizabeth Lee Goodwin. He died on November 5, 2008 in Manhattan, New York City.
Michael Higgins by the numbers
68credits
49films
19TV series
1947–2010active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — aged about 31
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Brother Ladvenu — aged about 31
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as James Monroe — aged about 31
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Dr. Thomas Kellander — aged about 43
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947) as Matt Mathewson — aged about 27
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Mr. Clifford — aged about 40
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