American actor Michael Cassidy began his career at the age of 10 with his television debut on FOX's The O.C. in 2004.TVGuide: Michael Cassidy
Cassidy was a co-star on CW's drama show, Privileged. Privileged premiered on September 9, 2008 at 9/8c.TheCW: Privileged It was reported that he will leave the show after the 15th episode of the first season, but may be written in next season if the show is continued.Digital Spy: Michael Cassidy Exits Privileged (December 29, 2008)
Notable Roles
- 2008: Rockville, CA
- 2008: Privileged
- 2007: Smallville
- 2007: Hidden Palms
- 2006: Zoom
- 2006: The Break
- 2005: Dare
- 2004: The O.C.
- 2005: The Girl from Monday
Quote
"The charmer is a high school junior named Cliff Wiatt, played by Michael Cassidy, an actor so good at conveying sham authenticity that even when he sniffs, it doesn’t quite feel as if he means it."—Review of Cassidy's Work on Hidden PalmsThe New York Times: Pretty Faces With Plenty of Troubles, and Secrets (May 30, 2007)
References
Fast Facts
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Born
March 20, 1983
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Origin
Portland, Oregon
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Fact:
First began acting at age 10TVGuide: Michael Cassidy
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At age 18, moved to New York and studied at the New Actors WorkshopTVGuide: Michael Cassidy
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In 2004, he auditioned for the lead in the 2006 film Superman Returns but lost the roleTVGuide: Michael Cassidy
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Spouse
Laura Eichhorn
