Biography
Who is Michael Cera?
Early life and background
Michael Cera was born on June 7, 1988, in Brampton, Ontario. He grew up in this suburb of Toronto. His father, Luigi Cera, worked as a technician and is of Sicilian descent. His mother, Linda, was also employed by Xerox.
He has two sisters named Jordan and Molly. Michael became interested in the performing arts at age three after watching Ghostbusters. He eventually attended The Second City in Toronto to study improvisation.
How Michael became famous
His professional path began with small roles in commercials for Tim Hortons and Pillsbury. In 1999, he appeared in the Canadian children's series I Was a Sixth Grade Alien. He made his theatrical film debut in the year 2000 with the science fiction movie Frequency.
The actor gained significant recognition for playing George Michael Bluth on the Fox sitcom Arrested Development. This role helped establish his presence in television. He also starred in several comedic films that brought him widespread attention.
Career highlights and filmography
Michael Cera starred in popular movies such as Superbad, Juno, and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. He has also appeared in projects like Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist and Youth in Revolt. His filmography includes supporting roles in movies such as Barbie, Molly's Game, and Dream Scenario.
In addition to live action, he has provided voices for animated characters. These include roles in The Berenstain Bears, Sausage Party, and The Lego Batman Movie. He also appeared in the Netflix series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.
On stage, he performed in Broadway productions including Lobby Hero and The Waverly Gallery. He received a Tony Award nomination for his work in Lobby Hero. Beyond acting, he is a musician who released the album True That in 2014 and plays bass for Mister Heavenly.
Birthday and age
Michael Cera was born on June 7, 1988, which makes Michael 38 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Michael shares the date with 27 other famous people.
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