Michael Nader Biography

Fast Facts

• Father of Hollywood actress Lindsay Michelle Nader
• Nephew of late actor George Nader
• Decided to pursue a serious career in show business after starring opposite actress Sally Field in ABC's "Gidget․"
• Quote: "I tell everybody: 'there are a lot of pretty places if you let go of that old stuff․' People hold on to their dreams for too long․ Get real!"
• First began acting in 1963 as an extra in several American International Pictures' "Beach Party" films
• Began his soap opera career in 1976 with the role of Kevin Thompson on "As the World Turns․"
• Has guest-starred in various primetime TV dramas, including "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and "Cold Case․"