Michael Maize
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 1, 1974 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
- Active Years
- 1993–2025 (33 Years)
- Total Credits
- 39 credits in database
Biography
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Source [1]: TMDB. Known for acting. 39 known credits. Gender: Male. Birthday: December 1, 1974 (51 years old). Place of Birth: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
Source [2]: Wikipedia. Born Michael Meyer. Born December 1, 1974. American film and television actor. Known for role of Daniel in National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007).
Source [3]: TMDB. Actor and writer. 39 known credits. Male. Birthday: December 1, 1974. Place of Birth: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
Source [4]: IMDbPro. Born December 1, 1974 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Actor and producer. Known for Mr. Robot (2015), Happy! (2017), and Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (2022).
Source [5]: Super Stars Bio. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Actor by profession.
Name: Michael Maize (born Michael Meyer).
Birth Date: December 1, 1974.
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
Professions: Actor, writer, and producer.
Known for: Daniel in National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007), Mr. Robot (2015), Happy! (2017), and Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (2022).
Credits: 39 known credits.
Michael Maize, born Michael Meyer on December 1,
Career overview
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[1] TMDB: Known for Acting, 39 known credits, Male, Birthday Dec 1, 1974, Place of Birth Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
[2] Wikipedia: Born Michael Meyer, Dec 1, 1974. American film and television actor. Best known for role of Daniel in National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007).
[3] TMDB: Actor and writer. 39 known credits.
[4] IMDbPro: Born Dec 1, 1974, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Actor and producer. Known for Mr. Robot (2015), Happy! (2017), and Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (2022).
[5] Super Stars Bio: Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Actor by profession.
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Michael Maize, born Michael Meyer on December 1, 1974, is an American film and television actor. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Maize is also identified as a writer and producer.
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His acting credits include 39 known roles. He is recognized for his performance as Daniel in the 2007 film National Treasure: Book of Secrets. Other projects associated with his work include the television series Mr. Robot (2015), Happy! (2017), and Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (2022).
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Michael Maize, born Michael Meyer on December 1, 1974, is an American film and television actor. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, Maize is also credited as a writer and producer. His professional work in the industry includes 39 known credits.
Maize is perhaps best known for his role as Daniel in the 2007 film National Treasure: Book of Secrets. His acting career also includes work on various television productions. He is known for his involvement in the series Mr. Robot, which premiered in 2015, as well as the series Happy! in 2017 and Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin in 2022.
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"Michael Maize, born Michael Meyer on December 1, 1974, is an American film and television actor. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, Maize is also credited as a writer and producer. His professional work in the industry includes 39 known credits.
Maize is perhaps best known for his role as Daniel in the 2007 film National Treasure: Book of Secrets. His acting career also includes work on various television productions. He is known for his involvement in the series Mr. Robot, which premiered in 2015, as well as the series Happy! in 2017 and Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin in 2022."
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Name: Michael Maize (born Michael Meyer)
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
39 titles- Task (2025) as Derek Nance
- Dr. Death (2021)
- FBI: Most Wanted (2020) as Sam Rutledge
- NOS4A2 (2019) as Ives
- Bottom of the 9th (2019) as Tommy
- Gary's Walk (2019) as Rule'
- You (2018) as Officer Nico
- HAPPY! (2017) as Le Dic
- Marvel's Iron Fist (2017) as Dink
- Mr. Robot (2015) as Lone Star
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Roy Walton
- Gotham (2014) as Grady
- Deep Down (2014) as Man
- Saving Lincoln (2013) as Billy Herndon
- Grimm (2011) as Adrian Zayne
- The Casserole Club (2011) as Max Beedum
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Aaron James
- Rizzoli & Isles (2010) as Trooper J.D. Miller
- Castle (2009) as Hank Roszell
- Dark Blue (2009) as Coleman, crew member
- The Mentalist (2008) as Officer Gary O'Donnell
- True Blood (2008) as Guard
- Eagle Eye (2008) as Master Sergeant
- Final Approach (2008) as Lyons
- National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007) as Daniel
- The Valley of Light (2007) as Lean Man
- Numb3rs (2005) as Wallace 'Demento' Gordon
- Kitchen Confidential (2005) as Gunman #2
- CSI: NY (2004)
- NCIS (2003) as Security Guard
- Without a Trace (2002) as Donny
- More Dogs Than Bones (2000) as Eugene
- Angel (1999) as Artode
- The '60s (1999) as Leather Hat
- Charmed (1998) as Zyke
- Power Rangers in Space (1998) as Psycho Black
- The Jamie Foxx Show (1996) as Orderly
- ER (1994) as James
- Power Rangers (1993) as Psycho Black (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Maize best known for?
Michael Maize is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Task (2025), Dr. Death (2021), FBI: Most Wanted (2020), NOS4A2 (2019).
When and where was Michael Maize born?
Michael Maize was born on December 1, 1974 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
How many credits does Michael Maize have?
Michael Maize has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2025.
What is Michael Maize's background in cinema and television?
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Michael Maize by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Roy Walton — aged about 39
- The Mentalist (2008) as Officer Gary O'Donnell — aged about 33
- Mr. Robot (2015) as Lone Star — aged about 40
- Grimm (2011) as Adrian Zayne — aged about 36
- Charmed (1998) as Zyke — aged about 23
- You (2018) as Officer Nico — aged about 43
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