Michael Boatman Biography and Wikipedia
Michael Boatman is an American actor, writer, screenwriter, and novelist who is known for his role as New York City mayoral aide Carter Heywood in the ABC sitcom Spin City. He played a U.S. Specialist Samuel Beckett in the ABC drama series China Beach, 101st Airborne soldier Motown in the Vietnam War movie Hamburger Hill, and sports agent Stanley Babson in the HBO sitcom Arli$$.
Furthermore, Boatman currently co-stars in The Good Fight, the Paramount+ spinoff from The Good Wife, and guest-starred as Russell Thorpe on Gossip Girl along with Tika Sumpter, who played his daughter Raina. Michael appeared in Running on Empty with River Phoenix, and The Trial of Bernard Goetz for the PBS American Playhouse series.
Additionally, Michael auditioned for the pilot episode of the Vietnam-era television drama, China Beach in 1988. In 2007, he co-starred in the feature films, The Killing of Wendy (2008) American Summer, and My Father’s Will and has had numerous notable guest appearances.
Michael appeared on five episodes of Law & Order Special Victims Unit, Less Than Perfect, Yes, Dear, Scrubs, CSI: Miami, Grey’s Anatomy, and Hannah Montana. He joined the cast of the Lifetime comedy series Sherri, starring Sherri Shepherd, and appeared as attorney Julius Cain in The Good Wife. READ ALSO: Myrna Forney
Michael Boatman’s Age, Birthday, Nationality, and Ethnic Background /Heritage
Michael Boatman (age 58 years) was born on October 25, 1964, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in the United States of America. Native Colorado has American nationality and is of African-American descent. He normally celebrates his birthday on October 25th every year.
Michael Boatman Height, Weight, and Other Body Measurements
Boatman stands at an average height of 6 feet 2 inches (approximately 1.82 m) and maintains an average body weight of around 69kg/152lb.
Michael Boatman Real Parents and Siblings | Family Background
Boatman was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, but raised in Chicago, in the United States of America to his caring and supportive parents. Moreover, he is the son of Gwendolyn Boatman Pugh, a job supervisor for the disabled, and Daniel Boatman who was an army officer. He has not provided any details on whether he had siblings or not.
Michael Boatman Married, Husband /Spouse and Children
Michael is a married man. He married Myrna Forney in November 1992 and they have four children together, a son, Jacob, and three daughters Aidan, Mackenzie, and Jordan. Jordan Boatman, born in 1996, began her first acting gig after college on “The Niceties” and was fascinated by her father’s career when he portrayed Randall Harrison in Hannah Montana.
Michael Boatman Education Background
Boatman attended Western Illinois University where he played a variety of roles including Oberon in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Purlie in Purlie Victorious. During his senior year, he won the prestigious Irene Ryan theater award for the best-supporting actor during the finals competition at the Kennedy Center. Moreover, he moved to Chicago in 1986 where he studied acting with Jane Brody.
Michael Boatman Movies and TV Shows
Boatman is an actor, writer, screenwriter, and novelist. Further well known for his role as New York City mayoral aide Carter Heywood in the ABC sitcom Spin City.
Moreover, Michael played U.S. Specialist Samuel Beckett in the ABC drama series China Beach, 101st Airborne soldier Motown in the Vietnam War movie Hamburger Hill. Also appeared as sports agent Stanley Babson in the HBO sitcom Arli$$.
Furthermore, Boatman currently co-stars in The Good Fight, the Paramount+ spinoff from The Good Wife, and guest-starred as Russell Thorpe on Gossip Girl along with Tika Sumpter, who played his daughter Raina. Michael appeared in Running on Empty with River Phoenix, and The Trial of Bernard Goetz for the PBS American Playhouse series and he auditioned for the pilot episode of the Vietnam-era television drama, China Beach in 1988.
Michael Boatman Scrubs
Boatman played as Ron Laver on Scrubs in 2005.
Michael Boatman Grey’s Anatomy
Boatman played Doug Kendry in the season three Grey’s Anatomy episode My Favorite Mistake.
Michael Boatman Anger Management
Boatman played Michael in Anger Management TV Series from 2012 to 2014.
Michael Boatman in Vampire Diaries
He has never appeared on Vampire Diaries
Michael Boatman’s Criminal Minds
Boatman portrayed Harris on season 4 episode 12 in 2009
Michael Boatman’s Gossip Girl
Boatman appeared on Gossip Girl as Russell Thorpe on Gossip Girl. Moreover, he performed along with Tika Sumpter, who played his daughter Raina in 2012.
Michael Boatman China Beach
He portrayed Samuel Beckett in China Beach from 1988 to 1991.
Michael Boatman Salary
Boatman is an actor, writer, screenwriter, and novelist. Further well known for his role as New York City mayoral aide Carter Heywood in the ABC sitcom Spin City. However, he has not revealed his yearly earnings at the moment.
Michael Boatman’s Net Worth
Boatman is an actor, writer, screenwriter, and novelist. Moreover, he is known for his role as New York City mayoral aide Carter Heywood in the ABC sitcom Spin City. Michael’s net worth is estimated to be around $ 6 million dollars.
Michael Boatman Books
He writes in the splatterpunk horror genre and introduced Cyber-Pulp Halloween 3.0 which was published by Cyber-pulp Books. His Born Again from Eulogies II: Tales From the Cellar received an Honorable Mention from Ellen Datlow in The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six.
Is Michael Boatman married?
Yes, he is a married man. Michael married Myrna Forney in November 1992. Moreover, they have four children together, a son, Jacob, and three daughters Aidan, Mackenzie, and Jordan.
Why did Michael Boatman leave Anger Management?
Michael has not provided any details why he left the Anger Management cast.