Michael Fairman

For the entertainment journalist of the same name, see Michael Fairman (journalist).

Michael Fairman
Fairman in 2007
Born (1934-02-25) February 25, 1934 (age 90)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, writer
Years active1965–present
Height5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (1.791 m)
SpouseJoy Graysen

Michael Fairman (born February 25, 1934) is an American actor and writer.

Career

He is best known for his various roles during his long career, which started when he was 31 years old. This includes the role of Nick Szabo on the daytime drama, Ryan's Hope, his recurring role as Department Inspector Knelman on Cagney & Lacey, and the recurring role of Patrick Murphy on the CBS daytime drama, The Young and the Restless.

Additional television credits include, Charlie's Angels, Eight Is Enough, Barnaby Jones, Taxi, WKRP in Cincinnati, McClain's Law, Knight Rider, The A-Team, Remington Steele, Hill Street Blues, The Dukes of Hazzard, Newhart, 21 Jump Street, Dynasty, Night Court, My Two Dads, Quantum Leap, Cheers, Wings, Murder, She Wrote, Mad About You, Alien Nation, Seinfeld, L.A. Law, ER, Murphy Brown, Brooklyn South, The X-Files, Viper, Providence, Boy Meets World, Sunset Beach, Family Law, Boston Public, The King of Queens, Dharma & Greg, JAG, Firefly, Judging Amy, Just Shoot Me!, 7th Heaven, Without a Trace, Ghost Whisperer, Medium, Sons of Anarchy, Monk.

He also appeared in the films Thirteen Days as United States Ambassador to the United Nations Adlai Stevenson II, and Mulholland Drive in a supporting role as Jason, and in Father Stu as a churchgoer named Randall.

He also wrote five episodes of WKRP in Cincinnati.

Personal life

Fairman was a longtime member of the Church of Scientology. He was featured in several promotional Scientology training films and eventually reached the OT VII level. Fairman left the church in January 2011, around the time he was declared a "Suppressive Person".[1]

References

  1. ^ Ortega, Tony (April 23, 2011). "Michael Fairman, Familiar TV and Film Actor, Makes Public His Expulsion from Scientology". The Village Voice. Archived from the original on December 7, 2011. Retrieved May 4, 2011.
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