Michael Roberds was born on January 18, 1964 in Langley City, British Columbia, Canada. He began reading by the age of three. Roberds performed the role of Big Bird in the school play "Christmas on Sesame Street" at age five. He entertained his neighbors by reading them jokes at parties and quickly grew to enjoy the attention. Throughout his school career, he was active in theatre productions and began acting professionally in 1987 when he did his first television commercial for GM. He writes and performs sketches for David Chalk's Computer Show, in addition to roles on the mystery drama series Strange Luck and in "Ernest Goes to School" starring Jim Varney. He starred on Fox Family's "The New Addams Family" as Uncle Fester. His television guest appearances include Da Vinci's City Hall and Police Academy. Roberds is also a member of the comedy troupe "Almost Midnight".