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Michael Genet
Actor

Michael Genet

25 Aug 1958Born
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Washington, USABirthplace

Biography

Michael Genet (born August 25, 1958) is an American actor and screenwriter. He has guest starred in a number of television series based in the New York City area, they include The Equalizer, New York Undercover, Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Ugly Betty and the soap operas As the World Turns, One Life to Live.

As a screenwriter, Genet wrote the film She Hate Me (2004), directed by Spike Lee, co-writing the film with Lee. Genet also appeared in the film playing the older brother of the film's protagonist, played by Anthony Mackie. Prior to this, he appeared in Lee's 2002 film 25th Hour.

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The next film he wrote Talk to Me (2007), was directed by Kasi Lemmons, co-writing the film with Rick Famuyiwa.

Genet has also appeared in a number of Broadway stage productions.

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Known for

Filmography

  1. TBAUnrestFilm: Sam Whitaker
  2. 2026Death on the BrandywineFilm: Cornelius Blackwood
  3. 2024Terrifier 3Film: Maurice Jackson
  4. 2021Dr. DeathSeries: Dr. Lockett (1 episode)
  5. 2020I Know This Much Is TrueSeries: Thomas' Surgeon (1 episode)
  6. 2016BullSeries: Judge Hopkins (1 episode)
  7. 2016BillionsSeries: Daniel (2 episodes)
  8. 2014The AffairSeries: Headmaster (1 episode)
  9. 2014The Mysteries of LauraSeries: Captain Meeks (1 episode)
  10. 2013The AmericansSeries: Reverend (1 episode)
  11. 2007Talk to MeFilm: Screenplay
  12. 2006Ugly BettySeries: Dr. Thompson (1 episode)
  13. 2004She Hate MeFilm: Jamal Armstrong, Screenplay
  14. 200225th HourFilm: Agent Cunningham
  15. 2001Law & Order: Criminal IntentSeries: Mullah, Feingold, Brent's Attorney (1 episode)
  16. 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries: Lieutenant Harrison, Judge Terrance Bates (1 episode)
  17. 1996One Fine DayFilm: Mayor Aikens' Press Secretary
  18. 1995Let It Be MeFilm: Panhandler
  19. 1990Law & OrderSeries: Warren Shenkler, Henry Davis, Johnson, Bill Danberg, Franklin Slater (1 episode)
  20. 1990Presumed InnocentFilm: Court Clerk
  21. 1989Simple JusticeFilm: Mitchell Jackson
  22. 1985The EqualizerSeries: Ben (1 episode)
  23. 1982American PlayhouseSeries: Homeless Man (1 episode)

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