Born and raised in Maryland, the actor moved to Los Angeles in 1982 to pursue his acting career. He developed, wrote and performed in over 40 TV shows worldwide in the comedy duo of Licassi and Siegel for 13 yearsHe has one daughter from his first marriage and a son and daughter from his second marriage. He moved to the UK in 1996 and after a 12 year hiatus Michael is now establishing himself in the UK Film and Theatre community performing on Coronation Street and in the acclaimed documentary "The Man Who Shot Beautiful Women" as well as loads of local theatre.