Michael Zegen
Biography
Michael Zegen is an American actor born on February 20, 1979, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA. He is known for his roles in several television series, including Rescue Me, Boardwalk Empire, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Zegen attended Ridgewood High School and graduated from Skidmore College in 2001. He is Jewish and has two brothers. His mother was born in Austria in a displaced persons' camp, and his maternal grandparents were Holocaust survivors from Ukraine and Poland. Zegen has been active in the entertainment industry, with 25 known credits. He is a male actor with a birthday of February 20, 1979, and is also known by the name Michael Zegen.
Career overview
Michael Zegen is an American actor. He has been active in the entertainment industry for several years, with a notable presence in television series. Zegen's career in television began with a role in the series Rescue Me, which aired from 2004 to 2011.
He continued to work in television, taking on a role in the series Boardwalk Empire, which aired from 2011 to 2014. Zegen's work in television also includes a role in the series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, which aired from 2017 to 2023. These roles demonstrate his versatility as an actor and his ability to adapt to different characters and storylines.
Throughout his career, Zegen has appeared in numerous television shows, showcasing his range and talent as an actor. His work in the entertainment industry has been notable, with a significant presence in television series. As a result, he has become a recognizable figure in the acting world, with a reputation for delivering strong performances in a variety of roles.
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Full Filmography
29 titles- Too Much (2025) as Zev
- The Penguin (2024) as Alberto Falcone
- Notice to Quit (2024) as Andy Singer
- Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021) as Self - Contestant
- Bad Jews (2021) as Liam
- Acting for a Cause (2020) as Ryan Bingham
- The Stand In (2020) as Steve
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Prime Day Concert 2019 (2019) as Self
- The Seagull (2018) as Mikhail
- Tyrel (2018) as Eli
- Becks (2018) as Pete
- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017) as Joel Maisel
- Brooklyn (2015) as Maurizio Fiorello
- Frances Ha (2013) as Benji
- Ex-Girlfriends (2012) as The Blogger
- The Walking Dead (2010) as Randall Culver
- Boardwalk Empire (2010) as Benny Siegel
- The Good Wife (2009) as Justin Partridge
- The Box (2009) as Garcin
- Adventureland (2009) as Eric
- Assassination of a High School President (2008) as Steven Loman
- The Girl Next Door (2007) as Eddie
- Bittersweet Place (2005) as Todd
- Rescue Me (2004) as Damien Keefe
- Rescue Me (2004) as Damien
- Rescue Me (2004) as Damian O'Keefe
- Rescue Me (2004) as Damian
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Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Zegen best known for?
Michael Zegen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Penguin (2024), Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017).
When and where was Michael Zegen born?
Michael Zegen was born on February 20, 1979 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA.
How many credits does Michael Zegen have?
Michael Zegen has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2004 to 2025.
What is Michael Zegen's background in cinema and television?
Michael Zegen is an American actor born on February 20, 1979, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA. He is known for his roles in several television series, including Rescue Me, Boardwalk Empire, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Zegen attended Ridgewood High School and graduated from Skidmore College in 2001. He is Jewish and ha...