Acting
Michael Canavan
EN cinema · 9 credits
Born
17 August 1953 (age 73)
Birthplace
Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
Also known as Michael V. Murphy
Michael Canavan (born August 17, 1953, in Portsmouth, Virginia) is an American actor known for his work in film, television, and theater. He has appeared in notable films including The Island (2005), Striking Distance (1993), Flags of Our Fathers (2006), Hidalgo (2004), and Murder by Numbers. His television credits feature recurring roles on shows such as 7th Heaven, Hunter, and General Hospital, with guest appearances on Grey’s Anatomy, Mad Men, Bones, Criminal Minds, and Entourage. Canavan is also an accomplished stage actor with credits from prestigious theaters including Goodman Theatre and Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Additionally, he has done voice work, narrating the Bible for Warner New Media and voicing the Marquis de Sade for the History Channel. He has been married to actress Shannon Cochran since June 14, 2003
Known for
Filmography
Flags of Our Fathers
as Reporter at Hansen's
The Island
as Extraction Room Doctor
Bare Witness
as Mayor Charles Garland
Murder by Numbers
as Mr. Chechi
Striking Distance
as Cousin Gary
Ratboy
as Production Assistant
Hard to Hold
as Doug
Right of Way
as Process Server
Born to Be Sold
as Attendant