Michael Rapaport

Birth Name:

Michael David Rapaport

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack, Camera department

Most well-known trademark is his thick New York accent
Nominated for an Independent Spirit Award in 1993 for Best Male Lead in "Zebrahead․"
Recipient of a Black Reel at the Black Reel Awards in 2012 in Best Documentary for "Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest․"
Winner of a PGA Award in 2012 in Outstanding Producer of a Documentary Theatrical Motion Pictures for "Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest․"
Winner of an Enzian Award at the Florida Film Festival in 1994 for artistic achievement
Quote: "I don't think about it as being bumped up, but as being bumped forward․ I'm not interested in climbing up the ladder․ From 'up' you can come 'down․' I just want 'forward․"
In his spare time, he enjoys rap music, sports and New York
Named Most Valuable Player for his defense against Terrell Owens in the 2010 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

1993Independent Spirit Award - Best Male Lead:Nominated
1998OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2006Teen Choice Award - TV - Choice Actor: Comedy:Nominated
2006Teen Choice Award - TV - Choice Parental Unit:Nominated
2011Sound & Vision AwardNominated
2011Audience Award - Best Documentary Feature:Winner
2011Grand Jury Prize - Documentary:Nominated
2011Audience Award - Best Foreign Documentary:Winner
2011International Jury Award - Best Documentary:Nominated
2012Black Reel - Best Documentary:Winner
2012Grammy - Best Long Form Music Video:Nominated
2012PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Documentary Theatrical Motion Pictures:Winner
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Children's/Educational:Nominated
2026Festival Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Nominated

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