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Michael Beach
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Beach in 2017
Born
Michael Anthony Beach

(1963-10-30) October 30, 1963 (age 61)
Roxbury, Massachusetts, U.S.
Education Juilliard School (BFA)
Occupation Actor
Years active 1986–present
Spouse(s)
Tracey Beach
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(m. 1990; div. 2006)​
Elisha Wilson
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(m. 2007)​

Michael Anthony Beach, born on October 30, 1963, is an American actor. He has appeared in many movies and TV shows. Some of his well-known films include Lean on Me (1989), Soul Food (1997), and Aquaman (2018). On television, he was a regular on the medical drama ER from 1995 to 1997. He also starred in the NBC drama Third Watch from 1999 to 2005.

About Michael Beach's Early Life

Michael Beach was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, on October 30, 1963. He went to the Juilliard School, which is a very famous school for performing arts. There, he earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Fine Arts. This education helped him prepare for his acting career.

Michael Beach's Acting Career

Michael Beach started his movie career in 1987 with the film End of the Line. He then appeared alongside famous actors like Morgan Freeman in Lean on Me (1989). He also acted in films such as Internal Affairs (1990) and True Romance (1993).

A big moment in his career came in 1995 when he played a husband in the movie Waiting to Exhale. Later, in 1997, he played a husband again in the popular film Soul Food. On television, he had a recurring role as Al Boulet in the medical drama ER from 1995 to 1997. From 1999 to 2005, Michael Beach was a main actor in the NBC drama series Third Watch. In this show, he played a paramedic named Monte "Doc" Parker.

Michael Beach has also made guest appearances on many other TV shows. These include Law & Order, Criminal Minds, Grey's Anatomy, and The Blacklist. He had important roles in shows like Stargate Atlantis, Sons of Anarchy, and The 100. More recently, he appeared in Chicago P.D. as Darius Walker, a community leader who sometimes helped the police.

In 2022, it was announced that Michael Beach would be in Saw X, which came out in October 2023. He also plays Captain Kareem Moore in the TV series Mayor of Kingstown.

Michael Beach's Personal Life

Michael Beach married Tracey Beach in 1990. They were married until their divorce in 2006. The next year, in 2007, he married Elisha Wilson.

Selected Film and Television Roles

Michael Beach has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles:

Movies

  • Lean on Me (1989) as Mr. Darnell
  • The Abyss (1989) as Barnes
  • Internal Affairs (1990) as Dorian Fletcher
  • One False Move (1992) as Lane 'Pluto' Franklin
  • Short Cuts (1993) as Jim Stone
  • True Romance (1993) as Detective Wurlitzer
  • Waiting to Exhale (1995) as John Harris Sr.
  • A Family Thing (1996) as Virgil Murdoch
  • Soul Food (1997) as Miles Jenkins
  • First Sunday (2008) as Deacon
  • Stargate: The Ark of Truth (2008) as Colonel Abe Ellis
  • Sparkle (2012) as Reverend Bryce
  • Red Dawn (2012) as Mayor Jenkins
  • Broken City (2013) as Tony Jansen
  • Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) as Detective Sendal
  • Patriots Day (2016) as Governor Deval Patrick
  • Deep Blue Sea 2 (2018) as Carl Durant
  • If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) as Frank Hunt
  • Aquaman (2018) as Jesse Kane
  • Inheritance (2020) as Harold Thewlis
  • Superintelligence (2020) as General Saul Gomez
  • The Harder They Fall (2021) as Nat Love's Father
  • Saw X (2023) as Henry Kessler

Television Shows

  • ER (1995–1997) as Al Boulet
  • Third Watch (1999–2005) as Paramedic Monte "Doc" Parker
  • Justice League Unlimited (2004–2006) as Mister Terrific (Michael Holt) (voice)
  • Brothers & Sisters (2006) as Noah Guare
  • Stargate Atlantis (2007–2009) as Colonel Abe Ellis
  • Sons of Anarchy (2010–2014) as Taddarius Orwell 'T.O.' Cross
  • The Game (2011–2015) as Roger Keith
  • Crisis (2014) as FBI Director William Olsen
  • The 100 (2016–2019) as Charles Pike
  • Dynasty (2017) as Police Chief Aaron Stansfield
  • S.W.A.T. (2017–2024) as Leroy Henderson
  • The Rookie (2018–2024) as Percy West
  • Chicago P.D. (2019–2020) as Darius Walker
  • Truth Be Told (2019–2021) as Ingram Rhoades
  • Mayor of Kingstown (2021–2024) as Captain Kareem Moore
  • Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022) as Detective Dennis Murphy
  • Tulsa King (2022–2024) as Mark Mitchell
  • Dead Boy Detectives (2024) as Tragic Mick

Video Games

  • Madden 21 (2020) as Reggie Brown

Images for kids

  • Michael Beach (35628097343)

    Michael Beach in 2017

See also

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