Biography
Who is Michael Rapaport?
Early life and education
Michael Rapaport was born in New York City, United States. He grew up on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, near 70th Street and York Avenue. His mother was a radio personality and his father worked as a radio executive managing a disco format at a local station.
During his school years, he attended Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn during the 1980s, where he was eventually expelled. He later graduated from Martin Luther King High School in Manhattan.
Acting career and television roles
Michael Rapaport moved to Los Angeles at age nineteen to pursue stand-up comedy with help from his stepfather. His big acting break came on the television series China Beach. Over the years, he appeared in numerous films such as True Romance, Higher Learning, Cop Land, and Deep Blue Sea.
He also built a steady television resume. He headlined the sitcom The War at Home and held regular roles on Boston Public, Prison Break, and Atypical. His recurring television appearances include spots on Friends, My Name Is Earl, and Justified.
Directing and podcasting
Outside of traditional acting, Michael Rapaport stepped behind the camera to direct projects. In 2011, he released a documentary about the hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest titled Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest. He also directed a sports documentary about the New York Knicks for the ESPN 30 for 30 series.
As a podcaster, he hosts the I Am Rapaport Stereo Podcast alongside his childhood friend Gerald Moody. He has also worked in sports media as a reporter covering basketball leagues and other sporting events.
Personal life and controversies
Michael Rapaport was married to writer and producer Nichole Beattie from 2000 until their divorce in 2007, and the pair share two sons. He later married actress Kebe Dunn in 2016. Throughout his career, he has experienced several well-known legal and public incidents, including an arrest in 1997 for harassment.
In recent years, Michael Rapaport has become an outspoken pro-Israel advocate following political conflicts in the Middle East. He has traveled to Israel multiple times, appeared in activist videos, and spoken at various rallies. He announced plans to run for mayor of New York City.
Birthday and age
Michael Rapaport was born on March 20, 1970, which makes Michael 56 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Michael shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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