Michael Wiseman

For the rower, see Michael Wiseman (rower).

Michael Wiseman is an American television and film actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Johnny Rizzo in the 2012 CBS series Vegas.[1]

Early life and career

Wiseman grew up in Lafayette, California.[1] He knew as a boy that he wanted to be an actor; the caption of his eighth grade yearbook picture said, "Career Goal: football player or famous actor".[2] He graduated from Saint Mary's College High School in Berkeley, California, in 1985.[1][3]

Wiseman spent two decades working in Hollywood before landing the part of Rizzo, during which he played an outspoken student in the PBS series French in Action, performed supporting roles in Tim Burton's remake of Planet of the Apes and Surviving Gilligan's Island.[2] He has acted in over 65 television series, including Cheers, ER, Melrose Place, NYPD Blue, NCIS and The X-Files.[1]

Personal life

Wiseman is married to Caroline Keenan-Wiseman, an Emmy-nominated hairstylist and makeup artist.[4] The couple have two daughters. In 2011, Wiseman and his family moved back to his childhood city of Lafayette, California.[1][2]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes works that have not yet been released

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1990 Caged Fury Policeman #2 Film debut
Predator 2 Officer Zinck
1993 Judgment Night Travis Adam Carolla was hired as a stand-in
1994 The Stöned Age Crump's Brother
1995 Black Scorpion Hacksaw
Excessive Force II: Force on Force Bobby Tucci
Huntress: Spirit of the Night Jacob Co-produced with Romania; also known as The Beast Inside Her [5][6]
1996 The War at Home Lieutenant
Crossworlds Cop #2
1998 Charades Directed by Richmond Riedel [7][8]
2001 My Bonneville Directed by Robert F. Lyons [9][10]
Planet of the Apes Specialist Hansen
Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in History Russell Johnson
2004 Rancid Det. Kent English-language Swedish film
2006 The Wicker Man Officer Pete
Hiding Victoria Lenny
2010 Murder in Fashion Agent Johnson Also known as Fashion Victim [11][12]
2014 Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who Is John Galt? Bartender
2016 Retreat! Lt. Fuller [13]
2017 Running Wild Doug Ciocca
In Search of Fellini Clive Montgomery [14]
Pray for Rain Ron Skinner
2022 Holiday Harmony Abe Crawford [15]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
1987 French in Action Obnoxious Student Episode: "Leçon 3: Planning and Anticipating II" [16]
1992 Cheers Teammate #2 Episode: "Take Me Out of the Ball Game"
Tales from the Crypt Rudy Episode: "Beauty Rest"
Melrose Place Duane Episode: "House of God"
1994 Renegade Sam Ravallo Episode: "Rabbit Redux"
Hot Line Daryl Bradford Episode: "The Homecoming"
1996 Walker, Texas Ranger Paul Croton 2 episodes: "El Coyote: Part 1" and "El Coyote: Part 2"
1997 Perversions of Science Barman Episode: "Planely Possible"
Even Odds Ron Unsold TV pilot for MTV [17][18]
1998 Mike Hammer, Private Eye Gareth McAllister Episode: "The Cutting Edge"
Mowgli: The New Adventures of the Jungle Book Travis Episode: "What Goes Around..."
NYPD Blue Tommy Richardson 3 episodes: "Don't Kill the Messenger," "The One That Got Away" and "I Don't Wanna Dye"
Diagnosis: Murder Russell Westbrook Episode: "Wrong Number"
Nash Bridges David Pembrook Episode: "Apocalypse Nash"
Martial Law Andre Pitman Episode: "How Sammo Got His Groove Back"
1999 Profiler Det. Mario Montagno 2 episodes: "Heads, You Lose" and "What's Love Got to Do with It?"
2000 The Pretender Mr. Cain Episode: "Meltdown"
JAG Jack Riggins Episode: "Overdue & Presumed Lost"
Star Trek: Voyager Beta-Hirogen 2 episodes: "Flesh and Blood: Part 1" and "Flesh and Blood: Part 2"
2001 The Test Self (panelist) Episode: "The Debt Test"
ER Danny Episode: "Start All Over Again"
Philly Ray Cook Episode: "Truth or Consequence"
The X-Files Dr. Rocky Bronzino Episode: "Lord of the Flies"
2002 Judging Amy Mr. Weston Episode: "People of the Lie"
2003 Boomtown Greg Wisnicki Episode: "The Love of Money"
2005–07 Boston Legal D.A. Bret Haber 2 episodes: "Schmidt Happens" and "Hope and Gory"
2005 CSI: Miami Connor Meade Episode: "Game Over"
Fat Actress Stephen Wilcox Episode: "Holy Lesbo Batman"
Blind Justice Dean Bostic Episode: "Dance with Me"
E-Ring Commander 2 episodes: "Pilot" and "Snatch and Grab"
2006 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Director of Surveillance Episode: "Bang-Bang"
Cold Case Charles Kozlowski Episode: "The War at Home"
2007 Lincoln Heights Episode: "Betrayal" [19][20]
State of Mind Teddy Rivers Episode: "Snow Melts"
The Closer Jonathan Schafer 2 episodes: "'Til Death Do Us Part: Part I" and "'Til Death Do Us Part: Part II"
Chuck Lon Kirk Episode: "Chuck Versus the Crown Vic"
Nip/Tuck Police Officer Episode: "Dr. Joshua Lee"
2008 Prison Break Det. Conor Mara Episode: "Greatness Achieved"
2009 Without a Trace Gabriel Macklin Episode: "Wanted"
The Mentalist Dreyer Whelan Episode: "Red Badge"
2010 Lie to Me Prosecutor Crosby Episode: "The Whole Truth"
Saving Grace Rocky Porter Episode: "I'm Gonna Need a Big Night Light"
2012–13 Vegas Johnny Rizzo 10 episodes: "Money Plays," "All That Glitters," "(Il) Legitimate," "Bad Seeds," "Exposure," "Estinto," "Palutes," "From This Day Forward," "Road Trip" and "The Third Man" [1]
2013 NCIS Chet Tyber Episode: "Seek"
2015 Scorpion Fire Chief Episode: "Postcards from the Edge"
2024 Scarlett † Brooks Post-production [21]

Theater

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
Unknown True West Third Stage Theatre [22]
Hurlyburly Chamber Theatre [23]
1987 Grease Garvin Theatre [24][25][26]
1991 Savage in Limbo Murk Tamarind Theatre [27][28][29]
1992 Maps for Drowners Tiffany Theater [30][31][32]
1998 Crooks Bill [33][34]

Video games

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2002 Medal of Honor: Rising Sun Guide Voice; narration

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Barney, Chuck (October 28, 2012). "Backstory: 'Vegas' actor Michael Wiseman hits the jackpot". Contra Costa Times. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c Time Out (June 24, 2001). "Lafayette Actor Makes Move From "Planet" to Professor". Contra Costa Times. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
  3. ^ "Class of 1985". St. Mary's College High School. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
  4. ^ Sullivan, Shannon. "Stylist to Stars Comes to Lafayette – Caroline Wiseman brings award-winning style to Lafayette". Diablo. Diablo Magazine. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
  5. ^ Spirit of the Night (1991) - Mark S. Manos, Mark Manos | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie, retrieved January 24, 2024
  6. ^ "The Beast Inside Her | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. April 12, 2017. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  7. ^ "Michael Wiseman - Resume". michaelwiseman.net. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  8. ^ "MICHAEL WISEMAN - Resume | Actors Access". resumes.actorsaccess.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  9. ^ "Michael Wiseman - Resume". michaelwiseman.net. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  10. ^ "MICHAEL WISEMAN - Resume | Actors Access". resumes.actorsaccess.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  11. ^ "Michael Wiseman | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  12. ^ "Fashion Victim | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. January 22, 2010. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  13. ^ "FilmAffinity". FilmAffinity. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  14. ^ "In Search of Fellini (2017) Cast". www.cinema.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  15. ^ "Holiday Harmony". TVGuide.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  16. ^ "- YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  17. ^ "WebVoyage Record View 1". cocatalog.loc.gov. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  18. ^ "- YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
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  21. ^ Staff (May 3, 2021). "Actress Taja V. Simpson Stars in Mob TV Pilot Alongside Icons of Mob Thrillers". culturedfocusmag. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
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  26. ^ "GREASE 1987". tgphotos.sbcc.edu. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  27. ^ "MICHAEL WISEMAN - Resume | Actors Access". resumes.actorsaccess.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
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  29. ^ Loynd, Ray (March 29, 1991). "Case Study in Playwright Development". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  30. ^ "MICHAEL WISEMAN - Resume | Actors Access". resumes.actorsaccess.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  31. ^ "Michael Wiseman - Resume". michaelwiseman.net. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  32. ^ Stayton, Richard (August 4, 1991). "What's So Funny About AIDS? : 'Maps for Drowners,' billed as the first mainstream comedy about the killer disease, will open in West Hollywood". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  33. ^ "MICHAEL WISEMAN - Resume | Actors Access". resumes.actorsaccess.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  34. ^ Linden, Sheri (July 22, 1998). "Crooks". Variety. Retrieved January 24, 2024.


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