Michael Cuddire grew up in Salisbury, Massachusetts where his parents opened a shop specializing in wooden doll houses. Michael attended local schools and was involved in local theatrical productions and community theater. After attending high school at Berwick Academy in South Berwick, Maine (and receiving the Douglas Drama Award), Michael attended Wheaton College, the former women's college, where he majored in political science and studied acting and theater. He graduated with honors in 1993 and then attended Northeastern Law School, graduating in 1997. He has performed in various theater roles in New England and NY, including performing Shakespeare at Boston's Publick Theatre, as well as acting in independent film and television. Michael continues to work in film and tv, television commercials and voice-overs. Michael and his spouse, actress Joanna Herrington, met in Salem, MA on the commuter rail.