Michael Hitchcock
Biography
Michael Hitchcock is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and television producer who was born on July 28, 1958, in Defiance, Ohio. Also known by the name Fritz Gordon, he has accumulated eighty-two known credits in acting on the Movie Database. As an actor, Hitchcock has appeared in several of Christopher Guest's critically acclaimed films, including Waiting for Guffman in 1996, Best in Show in 2000, A Mighty Wind in 2003, and For Your Consideration in 2006. Best in Show earned a Golden Globe Awards nomination for best comedy and won funniest motion picture by the American Comedy Awards and British Comedy Awards. Additionally, Hitchcock and his co-actors from A Mighty Wind were awarded best ensemble cast by the Florida Film Critics Circle and were nominated for best ensemble acting by the Phoenix Film Critics Society.
Career overview
Michael Hitchcock is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and television producer who was born on July 28, 1958, in Defiance, Ohio. As an actor, he has accumulated eighty-two known acting credits and is also known under the alternate name Fritz Gordon.
He has appeared in several critically acclaimed movies directed by Christopher Guest. These films include the comedies Waiting for Guffman released in 1996, Best in Show released in 2000, A Mighty Wind released in 2003, and For Your Consideration released in 2006.
His work in these films has earned recognition and awards. Best in Show received a Golden Globe Awards nomination for Best Comedy and won Funniest Motion Picture from both the American Comedy Awards and the British Comedy Awards. Additionally, Hitchcock and his co-actors from A Mighty Wind received the Best Ensemble Cast award from the Florida Film Critics Circle and a nomination for Best Ensemble Acting from the Phoenix Film Critics Society.
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92 titles- I Want Your Sex (2026)
- The Paper (2025) as Mr. K
- The Lowdown (2025) as Ray
- The Long-Reigning King of Rollercastle Skateland (2025) as Stuart
- Palm Royale (2024) as Chester
- Nobody Wants This (2024) as Henry
- Jackpot! (2024) as Sleazy Ron Wexler
- It's Florida, Man. (2024) as Bail Bondsman Tim
- Reunion (2024) as Theodore Buckley
- Your Place or Mine (2023) as Alex
- Puppy Love (2023) as Dr. Hert
- EXmas (2023) as Dennis
- The Resort (2022) as Ted
- The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window (2022) as Paul M. Riordan
- Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021) as Gary
- Space Force (2020) as Jerome Lalosz
- Diary of a Future President (2020) as Thomas
- Black Monday (2019) as Pastor Newell Swafford
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Oh My God I Think It's Over (2019) as Self
- Fortune Rookie (2018) as Badger
- Trial & Error (2017) as Jesse Ray Beaumont
- Teachers (2016) as Lonny
- Mascots (2016) as Langston Aubrey
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015) as Bert Buttenweiser
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015) as Bert
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015) Writer
- Addicted to Fresno (2015) as David
- Your Hands (2015) as Charlie
- The Goldbergs (2013) as Lon MacDowell
- Veep (2012) as Greg Morehouse
- The New Normal (2012) as Gary Snyder
- Up All Night (2011) as Mr. Bob
- Bridesmaids (2011) as Don Cholodecki
- Super 8 (2011) as Deputy Rosko
- For Christ's Sake (2011) as Tom
- Operation: Endgame (2010) as Neil
- Pete Smalls Is Dead (2010) as Sly
- Glee (2009) as Dalton Rumba
- Glee (2009) Writer
- Glee (2009) Director
- Glee (2009) Co-Executive Producer
- Glee (2009) Supervising Producer
- Glee (2009) Consulting Producer
- The League (2009) as Ed
- Party Down (2009) as Bolus Lugozshe
- United States of Tara (2009)
- Men of a Certain Age (2009) as Dave
- The Suite Life on Deck (2008) as Mr. Blanket
- Young Person's Guide to History (2008) as General George Washington
- Just Add Water (2008) as Mark Tuckby
- Pushing Daisies (2007) as Father Eduardo Dedonde
- Wild Hogs (2007) as Kent
- Smiley Face (2007) as Laundry Room Man
- Let's Go to Prison (2006) as Wine Taster
- For Your Consideration (2006) as Hate It Film Critic
- Serenity (2005) as Dr. Mathias
- Pretty Persuasion (2005) as Headmaster Charles Meyer
- Greener Mountains (2005) as Randall
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Mr. Doyle
- Entourage (2004) as Paul Schneider
- Tom Goes to the Mayor (2004) as Durango Bolo Salesman (voice)
- Arrested Development (2003) as Ira Gilligan
- Las Vegas (2003) as Gerhardt
- A Mighty Wind (2003) as Lawrence E. Turpin
- On the Spot (2003)
- Sol Goode (2003) as Job Placement Officer
- The Badge (2002) as Luna
- Bug (2002) as Craig Johnston
- The Bernie Mac Show (2001) as Father Roger
- Heartbreakers (2001) as Dr. Arnold Davis
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Vance
- Grosse Pointe (2000) as Richard Towers / Ted Johnson
- Best in Show (2000) as Hamilton Swan
- Satan's School for Girls (2000) Teleplay
- Satan's School for Girls (2000) Story
- The Ultimate Christmas Present (2000) Writer
- Thick as Thieves (1999) as Maloney
- Happy, Texas (1999) as Steven
- Can't Stop Dancing (1999) as Eddie
- Dill Scallion (1999) as Rusty Bob
- Waiting for Guffman (1997) as Steve Stark - Councilman
- House Arrest (1996) as Cop
- House Arrest (1996) Writer
- Unhappily Ever After (1995) as Coach McNiff
- Problem Child 3 (1995) Writer
- MADtv (1995)
- MADtv (1995) as Simeon Dyson
- The Making of '...And God Spoke' (1994) as Bob / A.D.
- Where the Day Takes You (1992) Writer
- Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland (1989) Writer
- Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers (1988) Writer
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Hitchcock best known for?
Michael Hitchcock is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I Want Your Sex (2026), The Paper (2025), The Lowdown (2025), Palm Royale (2024).
When and where was Michael Hitchcock born?
Michael Hitchcock was born on July 28, 1958 in Defiance, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does Michael Hitchcock have?
Michael Hitchcock has accumulated over 92 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2026.
What is Michael Hitchcock's background in cinema and television?
Michael Hitchcock is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and television producer who was born on July 28, 1958, in Defiance, Ohio. Also known by the name Fritz Gordon, he has accumulated eighty-two known credits in acting on the Movie Database. As an actor, Hitchcock has appeared in several of Christopher Guest'...