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Michael Merton Biography

Birth Name:Michael Merton

Birth Place:Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Script department

Fast Facts

  • Won a Prism Commendation from the Entertainment Industries Council for "Disney's 101 Dalmatians" in 1998
  • Graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Drama
  • Began his writing career on the animated series "Problem Child" in 1993
  • Began acting at the age of 21 at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre and later worked as a stand-up comedian
  • Best known as a writer for children's television series like "Dino Babies" and "Postcards from Buster․"
  • Also has an extensive career as a guest star on TV series like "Grey's Anatomy," "Criminal Minds," and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia․"
  • Directed and appeared as The Actor in the film "Next!" in 2002
  • Has appeared in stage productions of "Life During Wartime," "The Chicago Conspiracy Trial," and "Save Me From My Sister," among others

Awards

  • 1998Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Children's Animated Program: nominated
  • 1999Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Children's Animated Program: nominated