Michael Irby Biography

Fast Facts

• An advocate for AIDS research, he has supported the AIDS Walk and the (RED) campaign
• Studied at the College of the Desert and Orange Coast College, and later trained in acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
• Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "F/X: The Series" in 1997
• Quote: "(On acting): "It doesn't really feel like a job․․․what's especially rewarding is when someone who has seen something I've done comes up to me and says, 'Wow, man, you blew me away'․․․It's great when you get to give it back to people․""
• Quote: "(On picking roles) "I'm more about being open to things that will make you grow as a person․ I would still like to be working, spreading the word, creating․""
• Often portrays characters who are entangled with law enforcement
• Best known for his role as Charles Grey in "The Unit" and as Detective Garza in "Law Abiding Citizen․"
• A poet, he has incorporated some of his own work into various storylines on the roles he takes on
• Is a former player for the United States Men's National Soccer Team
• Was the executive producer of the short film "Waiting for You" in 2014