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Michael D. Roberts
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Pamela Frey Roberts
(m. 1976) |
| Children | 2 |
Michael D. Roberts is an American actor who has been working in movies and television shows for many years. He started his acting career in the 1970s and is still active today.
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Acting Career Highlights
Michael D. Roberts began his acting journey in 1974 with a guest role on the TV series Good Times. Soon after, he became well-known for playing the character Rooster in the popular 1970s TV show Baretta. He appeared in many episodes of this series.
Famous Roles in Movies
Roberts also starred in several movies. He was in The Hunter (1980), which was the last film for actor Steve McQueen. In 1984, he played Roscoe in the science fiction movie The Ice Pirates. One of his most famous roles was Vern in the hit film Rain Man (1988), which won many awards. More recently, he appeared in American Dreamz (2006) and Street Kings (2008). In 2018, he had a role in the movie A Star Is Born.
Guest Appearances on TV Shows
Throughout his career, Michael D. Roberts has made many guest appearances on popular television shows. He was in the pilot episode of Knight Rider, playing Jackson. He also appeared in shows like The Incredible Hulk, MacGyver, Quantum Leap, Friends, and Seinfeld.
Michael D. Roberts' Family Life
Michael D. Roberts is married to actress Pamela Frey. They met in an acting class. They got married on September 18, 1976. Michael and Pamela have two children together. Roberts is also a member of the Scientology religion.
