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Michael Chernus Biography

Birth Name:Michael Louis Chernus

Birth Place:Rocky River, Ohio, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • For her performance in "In the Wake" at The Public Theater in New York City, he won a 2011 OBIE Award
  • Was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award for his performance in the play "In the Wake․"
  • Graduated from the Julliard School's Drama Division as part of Group 28
  • Graduated from Rocky River High School in Rocky River, Ohio
  • Co-starred in a production of "Close Up Space" at New York City Center
  • On screen, he is best known for his roles in such action films as "The Bourne Legacy" and "Men in Black 3․"
  • Has performed in multiple productions at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, including "The Aliens," which the New York Times named the best play of 2010

Awards

  • 2020Gold Award-Best Actor - Feature Film: winner
  • 2023Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2026Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2026Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: nominated