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Michael Moriarty

Acting Born Apr 5, 1941 Detroit, Michigan, USA 88 credits
88
Total Credits
2023
73 Years Career Span
32
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Michael Moriarty is an American-Canadian actor born on April 5, 1941. He has worked in both stage and screen productions throughout his career. Moriarty is known for his role as Benjamin Stone on the television series Law & Order, which he portrayed for four seasons. In addition to his acting work, he is also a jazz musician. His career spans multiple decades in the entertainment industry, with performances across various media including theater, film, and television.

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Known for

Masters of Horror

as Jim Wheeler

The 4400

as Orson Bailey

Taken

as Colonel Thomas Campbell
Film

Along Came a Spider

as Senator Hank Rose
Film

James Dean

as Winton Dean

Claymore

as Schmidt

Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal

1996

Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century

as Brigadier General Hershberg

The Outer Limits

as Solicitor-General Wallace Gannon
Film

Broken Silence

as Father Mulligan

Touched by an Angel

as Dr. Chester Crayton

Baseball

as Various (voice)

Frequent co-stars

James Dixon 3 shared titles
Peter Hock 2 shared titles
Ann Dane 2 shared titles
Sam Waterston 1 shared title
S. Epatha Merkerson 1 shared title
Jerry Orbach 1 shared title
Steven Hill 1 shared title
Jesse L. Martin 1 shared title
Leslie Hendrix 1 shared title
Fred Thompson 1 shared title

Career timeline

Of Things Past
Gunfight at Dry River
How Holocaust came to Television
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
The Yellow Wallpaper
Hitler Meets ChristHitler Meets Christ · Screenplay
12 Hours to LiveDeadly SkiesSanta BabyPick Me Up
Masters of HorrorFugitives RunNeverwas
The 4400
Mob Princess
TakenSwimming UpstreamLiving with the DeadLiving with the Dead
Along Came a SpiderJames DeanOut of LineMindstormHouse of Luk
Children of FortuneCold BloodedBecoming Dick
Woman WantedShiloh 2: Shiloh SeasonThe Art of Murder
Emily of New MoonEarthquake in New York
Major CrimeThe ArrowThe ArrowGalileo: On the Shoulders of Giants
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the ParanormalCourage Under FireCalm at SunsetCrime of the CenturyCagney & Lacey: True Convictions
The Outer LimitsBroken SilenceChildren of the Dust
Touched by an AngelBaseballBaseball
Born Too Soon
Law & OrderFull Fathom Five
Tailspin: Behind the Korean Airliner TragedyThe Secret of the Ice Cave
Frank Nitti: The EnforcerWindmills of the Gods
Odd BirdsThe Hanoi HiltonA Return to Salem's LotDark TowerIt's Alive III: Island of the Alive
Troll
The EqualizerThe EqualizerThe Twilight ZonePale RiderThe Stuff
HotelCagney & LaceyQThe Sound of MurderBlood Link
Reborn
Too Far to Go
HolocaustWho'll Stop the RainThe Winds of Kitty Hawk

Full Filmography

88 titles
  • Of Things Past (2023) as Michael Dietrich
  • Gunfight at Dry River (2021) as John 'Boone' Hawkins
  • How Holocaust came to Television (2019) as Self
  • King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen (2018) as Self
  • The Yellow Wallpaper (2011) as Mr. Isaac Hendricks
  • Hitler Meets Christ (2007) as Hitler
  • Hitler Meets Christ (2007) Screenplay
  • 12 Hours to Live (2006) as Donald Saunders
  • Deadly Skies (2006) as General Dutton
  • Santa Baby (2006) as T.J. Hamilton
  • Pick Me Up (2006) as Jim Wheeler
  • Masters of Horror (2005) as Jim Wheeler
  • Fugitives Run (2005) as Callohan
  • Neverwas (2005) as Dick
  • The 4400 (2004) as Orson Bailey
  • Mob Princess (2003) as Eddy
  • Taken (2002) as Colonel Thomas Campbell
  • Swimming Upstream (2002) as Morris Bird II
  • Living with the Dead (2002) as Adrian, Psychic
  • Living with the Dead (2002) as Adrian - Psychic
  • Along Came a Spider (2001) as Senator Hank Rose
  • James Dean (2001) as Winton Dean
  • Out of Line (2001) as Larry Frank
  • Mindstorm (2001) as Schmidt
  • House of Luk (2001) as Mr. Kidd
  • Children of Fortune (2000) as Sheriff Bast
  • Cold Blooded (2000) as Mark Solomon
  • Becoming Dick (2000) as Director / Mirkin
  • Woman Wanted (1999) as Richard
  • Shiloh 2: Shiloh Season (1999) as Ray Preston
  • The Art of Murder (1999) as Cole Sheridan
  • Emily of New Moon (1998) as Douglas Starr
  • Earthquake in New York (1998) as Captain Paul Stenning
  • Major Crime (1997) as Gordon Tallas
  • The Arrow (1997) as Dwight D. Eisenhower
  • The Arrow (1997) as President Dwight D. Eisenhower
  • Galileo: On the Shoulders of Giants (1997) as Galileo Galilei
  • Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996)
  • Courage Under Fire (1996) as Brigadier General Hershberg
  • Calm at Sunset (1996) as Russell Pfeiffer
  • Crime of the Century (1996) as Governor Harold Hoffman
  • Cagney & Lacey: True Convictions (1996) as Matthew Wylie
  • Managua (1996)
  • Shiloh (1996) as Ray Preston
  • The Outer Limits (1995) as Solicitor-General Wallace Gannon
  • Broken Silence (1995) as Father Mulligan
  • Children of the Dust (1995) as John Maxwell
  • Touched by an Angel (1994) as Dr. Chester Crayton
  • Baseball (1994) as Various (voice)
  • Baseball (1994) as (voice)
  • Born Too Soon (1993) as Fox Butterfield
  • Law & Order (1990) as Ben Stone
  • Full Fathom Five (1990) as Garvin
  • Tailspin: Behind the Korean Airliner Tragedy (1989) as Hank Daniels
  • The Secret of the Ice Cave (1989) as Manny Wise
  • Frank Nitti: The Enforcer (1988) as Hugh Kelly
  • Windmills of the Gods (1988) as Ellison
  • Odd Birds (1987) as Brother T.S. Murphy
  • The Hanoi Hilton (1987) as Williamson
  • A Return to Salem's Lot (1987) as Joe Weber
  • Dark Tower (1987) as Dennis Randall
  • It's Alive III: Island of the Alive (1987) as Stephen Jarvis
  • Troll (1986) as Harry Potter Sr.
  • The Equalizer (1985) as Dr. Peter Kapik
  • The Equalizer (1985) as Wayne 'Seti' Virgil
  • The Twilight Zone (1985)
  • Pale Rider (1985) as Hull Barret
  • The Stuff (1985) as David 'Mo' Rutherford
  • Hotel (1982)
  • Cagney & Lacey (1982)
  • Q (1982) as Jimmy Quinn
  • The Sound of Murder (1982) as Charles Norberry
  • Blood Link (1982) as Keith Mannings / Craig Mannings
  • Reborn (1981) as Mark
  • Too Far to Go (1979) as Richard Maple
  • Holocaust (1978) as Erik Dorf
  • Who'll Stop the Rain (1978) as John Converse
  • The Winds of Kitty Hawk (1978) as Wilbur Wright
  • The Deadliest Season (1977) as Gerry Miller
  • Report to the Commissioner (1975) as Bo Lockley
  • Shoot It Black, Shoot It Blue (1974) as Herbert G. Rucker
  • The Last Detail (1973) as Marine O. D.
  • A Summer Without Boys (1973) as Abe Battle
  • Bang the Drum Slowly (1973) as Henry Wiggen
  • The Glass Menagerie (1973) as Jim O'Connor
  • Hickey & Boggs (1972) as Ballard
  • My Old Man's Place (1971) as Trubee Pell
  • Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Russell Pfeiffer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Michael Moriarty best known for?

Michael Moriarty is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Masters of Horror (2005), The 4400 (2004), Taken (2002), Along Came a Spider (2001).

When and where was Michael Moriarty born?

Michael Moriarty was born on April 5, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.

How many credits does Michael Moriarty have?

Michael Moriarty has accumulated over 88 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2023.

What is Michael Moriarty's background in cinema and television?

Michael Moriarty is an American-Canadian actor born on April 5, 1941. He has worked in both stage and screen productions throughout his career. Moriarty is known for his role as Benjamin Stone on the television series Law & Order, which he portrayed for four seasons. In addition to his acting work, he is also a jazz mu...