Michael Genet | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 25, 1958 Washington, U.S. |
| Education | Juilliard School (BFA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1988–present |
Michael Genet (born August 25, 1958) is an American actor and screenwriter. He has guest starred in a number of television series based in the New York City area, they include The Equalizer, New York Undercover, Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Ugly Betty and the soap operas As the World Turns, One Life to Live.[1]
As a screenwriter, Genet wrote the film She Hate Me (2004), directed by Spike Lee, co-writing the film with Lee. Genet also appeared in the film playing the older brother of the film's protagonist, played by Anthony Mackie. Prior to this, he appeared in Lee's 2002 film 25th Hour. The next film he wrote Talk to Me (2007), was directed by Kasi Lemmons, co-writing the film with Rick Famuyiwa.[2]
Genet has also appeared in a number of Broadway stage productions.[3]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Simple Justice | Mitchell Jackson | |
| 1990 | Presumed Innocent | Court Clerk | |
| 1995 | Let It Be Me | Panhandler | |
| 1996 | One Fine Day | Press Secretary | |
| 2002 | 25th Hour | Agent Cunningham | |
| 2004 | She Hate Me | Jamal Armstrong | |
| 2010 | Dream Street | ||
| 2010 | Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps | James' Butler |
