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Michael Angarano Biography

Birth Name:Michael Anthony Angarano

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack, Assistant director

Fast Facts

  • Won the Best Actor Award at the 2007 Method Fest for his performance in "Black Irish․"
  • Received the 2008 Young Hollywood Award for Breakthrough Performance
  • Was nominated in 2000 for a YoungStar Award for his performances in "Music of the Heart" and "Cover Me․"
  • After working as a Ford Model in New York, he started acting at the age of five
  • Best known for his role as Young William in "Almost Famous" and as Will Stronghold in "Sky High․"
  • Came close to starring in "Arrested Development" when Michael Cera had trouble getting a work visa
  • Was one of the finalists for the role of a young Anakin Skywalker in "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace․"

Awards

  • 2000Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film or TV Movie - Young Ensemble: nominated
  • 2000YoungStar Award-Best Young Actor/Performance in a Motion Picture Drama: nominated
  • 2001Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Drama Series - Supporting Young Actor: nominated
  • 2006TV Guide Award-Editor's Choice: winner
  • 2007Best Ensemble Cast-: winner
  • 2007Best Actor-: winner
  • 2015Special Achievement Award-Best Ensemble, Television: winner
  • 2017Prix D'or - Best of Fest-: winner
  • 2018Achievement in Filmmaking-Best Actor: winner
  • 2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2024Founders Award-Best U.S. Narrative Feature: nominated