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Michael Genet
Born (1958-08-25) August 25, 1958 (age 66)
Education Juilliard School (BFA)
Occupation Actor, screenwriter
Years active 1988–present

Michael Genet (born August 25, 1958) is an American actor and screenwriter. He has appeared in many TV shows and movies. He also writes stories for films.

About Michael Genet

Michael Genet was born in Washington, D.C. He studied at the Juilliard School, which is a famous performing arts school. After his studies, he began his career in acting and writing.

Acting on TV and in Movies

Michael Genet has acted in many popular TV shows. These include Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. He also appeared in The Equalizer and Ugly Betty. He even acted in soap operas like As the World Turns and One Life to Live.

Writing for the Big Screen

Besides acting, Michael Genet is a talented writer for movies. He helped write the film She Hate Me (2004) with director Spike Lee. Michael also had a role in this movie. Before that, he appeared in Spike Lee's film 25th Hour (2002). He later wrote another movie called Talk to Me (2007).

On the Stage

Michael Genet has also performed in plays. He has acted in several productions on Broadway, which is a famous theater district in New York City.

Michael Genet's Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1989 Simple Justice Mitchell Jackson
1990 Presumed Innocent Court Clerk
1995 Let It Be Me Panhandler
1996 One Fine Day Press Secretary
2002 25th Hour Agent Cunningham
2004 She Hate Me Jamal Armstrong
2010 Dream Street
2010 Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps James' Butler
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