Michael Malarkey facts for kids
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Michael Malarkey
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Malarkey in 2015
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| Born | 21 June 1983 Beirut, Lebanon
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| Nationality | British-American |
| Alma mater | London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Enzo St. John on The Vampire Diaries Captain Michael Quinn on Project Blue Book |
| Spouse(s) |
Nadine Lewington
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| Children | 2 |
Michael Karim Malarkey, born on June 21, 1983, is a talented British-American actor and musician. He is widely recognized for his role as Enzo St. John in the popular TV series The Vampire Diaries. He has also starred in other shows like Project Blue Book.
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Early Life and Education
Michael Malarkey was born in Beirut, Lebanon. His father is Irish American, and his mother has British, Palestinian, and Italian family roots. Michael's grandfather was a famous Palestinian poet named Suheil Bushrui. He was the first Arab person to become a professor of English at the American University of Beirut.
Michael is the oldest of three brothers. He grew up in Yellow Springs, Ohio, in the United States. In 2006, he moved to England to study acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. This school is a well-known place for actors to train.
Acting Career Highlights
Michael Malarkey began his acting journey on the stage in London. He performed in many theatre plays. Some of his main roles included plays like Spring Storm and Beyond the Horizon at the Royal National Theatre. He also played the main character, Jay Gatsby, in an adaptation of The Great Gatsby. Another exciting role was playing the famous singer Elvis Presley in the London show Million Dollar Quartet.
Becoming a TV Star
Michael also appeared in several TV shows and movies. He had recurring roles in series like Raw and Mr. Sloane. He also played Prince Maxon in a pilot episode for a show called The Selection.
His big break came when he landed the role of Lorenzo "Enzo" St. John in the fifth season of The Vampire Diaries. At first, he was a recurring character, meaning he appeared sometimes. But fans loved his character so much that he became a regular cast member from Season 6 until the show ended in Season 8.
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Recent TV and Film Roles
After The Vampire Diaries, Michael continued to act in many projects. In 2017, he was in an episode of Jean-Claude Van Johnson. The next year, he joined the crime drama series The Oath as Sam Foster.
In 2019, Michael played Cinch Barton in the thriller movie A Violent Separation. That same year, he took on a main role as Captain Michael Quinn in Project Blue Book for The History Channel. This show was about investigating UFOs.
More recently, in 2021, Michael had a recurring role as Deputy Harvey in the TV series Big Sky. In 2022, he appeared in episodes of Westworld and Quantum Leap. In 2023, he was in three episodes of Law & Order: Organized Crime.
Looking ahead, it was announced in February 2024 that Michael Malarkey will be a main cast member in the second season of the Netflix thriller series The Night Agent.
Music Career
Before becoming a well-known actor, Michael Malarkey was also passionate about music. After high school, he joined a local hardcore band called Shadyside. He became the lead singer when the original singer left. Michael spent five years with the band, touring and recording music in Nashville. During this time, he also taught himself how to play the guitar.
Solo Music Projects
As a solo artist, Michael has released several music projects. He put out two EPs, which are like mini-albums, in 2014 and 2015. His first full-length album, called Mongrels, was released on September 8, 2017. He also released music videos for some of the songs from this album.
In 2018, he released another EP called Captain Solitaire. In January 2020, Michael Malarkey released his second album, titled Graveracer. He has continued to release EPs, including Strays in 2022 and Future Tense in 2024.
Personal Life
Michael Malarkey is married to English actress Nadine Lewington. They got married in 2009. They have two sons, who were born in 2014 and 2019. Michael and Nadine even appeared together in one episode of the TV show Project Blue Book.
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Michael Malarkey in 2015
See also
In Spanish: Michael Malarkey para niños
