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Miguel Ferrer Biography

Birth Name:Miguel José Ferrer

Birth Place:Santa Monica, California, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Has organized an annual golf tournament in order to help raise money for the UCLA Children's Hospital
  • Is the brother of actor Rafael Ferrer, cousin of George Clooney, and the son of actor José Ferrer and singer Rosemary Clooney
  • Before entering acting, he aspired to become a drummer after seeing Little Ricky play the drums on an episode of "I Love Lucy․"
  • Was trained in acting at The Beverly Hills Playhouse
  • Frequently takes on the role of sneaky, sinister villains
  • Is widely recognized for his deep, gravelly speaking voice
  • Has performed voice-over work for the video game "Halo 2․"

Awards

  • 1999Chainsaw Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: winner
  • 2007ALMA Award-Outstanding Actor - Television Series, Mini-Series or Television Movie: nominated
  • 2007Imagen Award-Best Actor - Television: winner
  • 2007Prism Award-Performance in a Drama Series Episode: nominated
  • 2011Action on Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2013OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
  • 2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Action/Drama: winner
  • 2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: winner
  • 2018Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: nominated