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Michael Rapaport
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Who is Michael Rapaport?
Michael Rapaport is a well known American based actor, comedian, director, writer, and podcast host. The actor has portrayed his roles in more than 60 movies and several series too also owns a production company. He also hosts podcast shows such as the “I Am Rapaport Stereo Podcast.” Though he has been encircled by several controversies, he never looked back but continues to perform well in his acting career. The actor is famously known for landing a role as Kravits in the 1990 dramatic television series “China Beach” in the “One Small Step” episode. He is also widely known for his role as Danny Hanson on the drama series “Boston Public” from 2001 to 2004 and as Charlie Bullman on a ten-episode police drama series “Public Morals” in 2015.
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| Full Name | Michael David Rapaport |
| Profession | actor, comedian, director, writer and podcast host |
| Birth Date | March 20, 1970 |
| Birth Place | New York City, New York, US |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
| Parents | Father: David Rapaport Mother: June Brody |
| Brother | Eric Rapaport |
| Half-Sister | Claudia Lonow |
| Wife | Nichole Beattie (divorced) Kebe Dunn |
| Son | 2 |
| Net Worth | $12 million |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 80 kg (176.5 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Eye Color | Green |
Bio
Michael, whose birth name is Michael David Rapaport, was born in New York City, New York, United States on March 20, 1970. He is currently 50 years old. The famous actor is a son to a mother named June Brody who serves as a New York radio personality and to a father named David Rapaport who served as a radio executive and also was the general manager. He is a brother to an older half-sister named Claudia Lonow and to a brother named Eric Rapaport.
Nationality and Physical Statistics
Rapaport is American by nationality and is of the white race. The actor is of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.
Besides that, Michael stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and weighing about 80 kg (176.5 lbs). Additionally, his hair color is light brown, and his eye color is green.
Early Life
Rapaport spent his childhood on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, near 70th and York where, he went on to attend Erasmus Hall High School in the 1980s. The actor had a hard time in school and also became expelled too. Nevertheless, the famous actor went on to continue his study and completed his education by graduating from Martin Luther King High School in New York City.
Career
Michael moved to Los Angeles in 1989 at the age of 19, expecting to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian. His stepfather was the co-owner of the comedy club franchise “The Improv” which helped him to get an opening as a comedian. Subsequently, he made his TV debut with the series “China Beach”. Also, he played Kravits in the episode “One Small Step” in 1990.
Then, he starred as Gary in four episodes of the popular NBC comedy series “Friends” in 1999. The actor diversified his career by landing a supporting role in the 1993 crime movie named “True Romance”. Eventually, in 1999, he had also bagged the role of Tom Scoggins in the science-fiction horror film “Deep Blue Sea”. The following year, he played a significant role in the movie, “The 6th Day” as Adam. He had also lent his voice to Joey in the comedy “Dr. Dolittle 2”. He also appeared in the Fox drama “Boston Public” from 2001 to 2004.
More
Rapaport then went on to cast in the 2005 American sitcom as the lead David Gold “The War at Home”. He also lent his voice to Squirt in the animation series “Pound Puppies” from 2010 to 2013. The actor again diversified his entertainment career by appearing as a director where he went in to direct the 2011 documentary film “Beats. Rhymes & Life: The Travel of A Tribe Called Quest.” Apart from acting, you may know him for participating in the “NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game” where he also won the “Most Valuable Player.” He starred the recurring role in the TV series “The Mob Doctor” from 2012 to 2013. Eventually, in 2013, he played in the action-comedy film “The Heat,” alongside Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Demian Bichir, Marlon Wayans, Tony Hale, and Jane Curtin. Then, he starred as Doug Gardner in the Netflix series “Atypical.”
Michael diversified his career also as a host and went on to host on the CBS Local radio network’s podcast named the “I Am Rapaport Stereo Podcast.” The actor had also landed as a host on other podcasts like “The Monday Morning Podcast,” “The Adam Carolla Show” and “Pardon My Take.” The actor is working currently as a reporter for Fox Sports by covering the BIG3 basketball league formed by Ice Cube. The famous actor has also worked as a narrator of the WWE 365 series on WWE Network.
Awards
Rapaport has been associated with the entertainment industry for a long time and has contributed to many films and series. He has been nominated in numerous awards and has won several of them. He has earned Black Reel Awards for “Best Documentary” in 2012. Also, he has received the Enzian Award at the Florida Film Festival in 1994. He has won the Audience Award at Los Angeles Film Festival in 2011 and PGA Award in 2012. He has also earned Audience Awards at Sao Paulo International Film Festival in 2011.
Personal Life
Rapaport tied his knot to writer and producer, Nichole Beattie in 2000. The couple has two sons. However, they split off in 2007. Then, the actor again went on to tie his knot with his long time girlfriend, Kebe Dunn, in 2016.
Social
Rapaport has an active Instagram account as @michaelrapaport with 2 million followers and a Twitter account as @MichaelRapaport with 515k followers. She also owns a Facebook account as @MichaelRapaportOfficial with 701,947 likes and 895,109 followers.
Net Worth
Rapaport is living a luxurious life. She is a famous actor who has earned a lot of money as well as fame. Michael currently has about $12 million approximately.
