Biography
Though Mike O'Malley established himself as a credible comedic everyman as the title character of the short-lived sitcom, "Life with Roger" (The WB, 1996-97), it was a series of commercials for ESPN that brought him widespread attention. Directed by comedic genius Christopher Guest, the spots featured O'Malley as "The Rick," a likable sports fanatic in backward baseball cap whom all frat boys across the country could relate to. NBC gave …
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Career Milestones
2010 | Appeared in "Eat Pray Love" opposite Julia Roberts, directed by "Glee" creator Ryan Murphy | |
2009 | Cast as a gay teen's understanding and loving father in FOX's "Glee"; earned an Emmy (2010) nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series | |
2008 | Appeared opposite Christian Slater in NBC's "My Own Worst Enemy" | |
2008 | Cast in "Leatherheads," opposite George Clooney and John Krasinski | |
2005 | Cast in the romantic comedy "The Perfect Man" starring Hilary Duff | |
2000 | Co-starred with Anthony Clark in the CBS fall sitcom "Yes, Dear" | |
2000 | Had supporting role as a preppy drug addict in "28 Days", starring Sandra Bullock | |
1999 | Headlined own short-lived eponymous NBC sitcom "The Mike O'Malley Show" | |
1999 | Played an air traffic controller in "Pushing Tin" | |
1998 | Appeared as an astronomy teacher in "Deep Impact" | |
1998 | Feature film debut as lead in "Above Freezing" | |
| Appeared in a series of commercials for ESPN as 'The Rick', the ultimate sports fan | ||
1996 | Played leading role in The WB sitcom "Life With Roger" | |
1994 | Appeared in the Nickelodeon special "The Big Help" | |
1994 | First play produced, "Three Years From Thirty"; also acted in production | |
1992 | Served as host of "Nickelodeon GUTS" | |
1991 | Hosted the Nickelodeon game show "Get the Picture" | |
1991 | TV acting debut, bit role as a policeman in an episode of "Law & Order" (NBC) | |
| Raised in Nashua, New Hampshire | ||
Awards
2011 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Glee |
2010 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor In a Comedy Series in Glee |