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Michael Lerner Biography
Birth Name:
Michael Lerner
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Profession
Actor
Fast Facts
- Worked in his family's New York deli through high school and college
- Received a Fulbright Scholarship to attend the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts
- Briefly roomed with Yoko Ono before she met John Lennon
- Joined San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater before making his film debut in 1970's Alex in Wonderland
- Appeared with Madonna in the play Up for Grabs on London's West End in 2002
- Is an avid reader and has a collection of valuable, rare books
Awards
- 1991Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 1990Los Angeles Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actor: winner