Michael Hogan (Canadian actor) facts for kids
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Michael Hogan
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Hogan at the 2018 FedCon
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| Born | 13 March 1949 Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
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| Alma mater | National Theatre School of Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Hogan |
| Children | 4, including Gabriel |
Michael Hogan (born March 13, 1949) is a Canadian actor. He is well-known for playing Colonel Saul Tigh in the TV show Battlestar Galactica. He also played Billy in the movie The Peanut Butter Solution and the werewolf hunter Gerard Argent in Teen Wolf. Michael Hogan has also lent his voice to characters in popular video games like Mass Effect, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and Fallout: New Vegas.
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About Michael Hogan
Michael Hogan was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada, in 1949. He grew up in North Bay, Ontario. He later studied acting at the National Theatre School of Canada.
Michael Hogan's Acting Career
Michael Hogan started his acting career in 1978. He has worked in many TV shows, plays, and even radio dramas. He began acting on stage at the Shaw Festival.
Early Roles and Movies
His first movie role was in High-Ballin' (1978). He and his wife, Susan Hogan, became a popular TV couple. They starred together in the Canadian series Vanderberg (1983) and The Little Vampire (1986). In 1985, he starred in the children's film The Peanut Butter Solution, where he played the character Billy.
He was recognized for his acting in movies like Diplomatic Immunity (1990) and Solitaire (1991). He even won an award for his role in Solitaire.
Famous TV Shows
From 2003 to 2009, Michael Hogan played Colonel Saul Tigh in the science fiction TV show Battlestar Galactica. This role made him very famous. He also had a recurring role in the popular MTV show Teen Wolf from 2012 to 2017. In Teen Wolf, he played Gerard Argent, a powerful werewolf hunter.
He also appeared in many other TV shows. These include Millennium (1997), The Outer Limits (1997), Monk (2002), Warehouse 13 (2009), and Supernatural (2011). He also appeared in the horror romance film Red Riding Hood (2011).
Voice Acting in Video Games
Michael Hogan has also used his voice to bring characters to life in video games. He voiced Captain Armando-Owen Bailey in the Mass Effect series. He was also the voice of Doc Mitchell in Fallout: New Vegas. Another major voice role was General Tullius in the game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. In 2012, he voiced Samael in the game TERA.
Personal Life
Michael Hogan is married to actress Susan Hogan. They have four children together, including actor Gabriel Hogan. In 2020, Michael Hogan faced a health challenge.
Video Game Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Mass Effect 2 | Captain Bailey (voice) | |
| Red Dead Redemption | The Local Population | ||
| Fallout: New Vegas | Doc Mitchell (voice) | ||
| 2011 | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | General Tullius (voice) | |
| 2012 | Mass Effect 3 | Commander Armando-Owen Bailey (voice) | |
| TERA: Rising | Commander Samael (voice) | ||
| 2021 | Mass Effect Legendary Edition | Commander Armando-Owen Bailey (voice) |
