Michael Wiseman

Michael Wiseman (born April 12, 1967) is an American television and film actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Johnny Rizzo in the 2012 CBS series Vegas.[1]

For the Australian lightweight rower, see Michael Wiseman (rower).

Early life and career

Wiseman grew up in Lafayette, California.[1] He knew as a boy that he wanted to be an actor; the caption of his eighth grade yearbook picture said, "Career Goal: football player or famous actor".[2] He graduated from Saint Mary's College High School in Berkeley, California, in 1985.[1][3]

Wiseman spent two decades working in Hollywood before landing the part of Rizzo, during which he played an outspoken student in the PBS series French in Action, performed supporting roles in Tim Burton's remake of Planet of the Apes and Surviving Gilligan's Island.[2] He has acted in over 65 television series, including Cheers, ER, Melrose Place, NYPD Blue, and The X-Files.[1]

Personal life

Wiseman is married to Caroline Keenan-Wiseman, an Emmy-nominated hairstylist and makeup artist.[4] The couple have two daughters. In 2011, Wiseman and his family moved back to his childhood city of Lafayette, California.[1][2]

Michael is a Scientologist. His father Bruce Wiseman is a longtime leader of Citizens Commission on Human Rights.[5][6]

Selected filmography
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References
  1. Barney, Chuck (October 28, 2012). "Backstory: 'Vegas' actor Michael Wiseman hits the jackpot". Contra Costa Times. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
  2. Time Out (June 24, 2001). "Lafayette Actor Makes Move From "Planet" to Professor". Contra Costa Times. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
  3. "Class of 1985". St. Mary's College High School. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
  4. Sullivan, Shannon. "Stylist to Stars Comes to Lafayette – Caroline Wiseman brings award-winning style to Lafayette". Diablo. Diablo Magazine. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
  5. https://tonyortega.org/2013/07/16/scientology-celebrities-told-leah-remini-is-not-in-good-standing-are-ordered-to-disconnect/
  6. http://www.truthaboutscientology.com/stats/by-name/m/michael-wiseman.html



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