Michael Zegen Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Facts, Biography

May 2024 · 4 minute read
Michael Zegen Quick Info
Height5 ft 8 in
Weight72 kg
Date of BirthFebruary 20, 1979
Zodiac SignPisces
Eye ColorDark Brown

Michael Zegen is an American actor best known for being cast in the shows Boardwalk Empire (2011-2014), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Walking Dead (2012), and Rescue Me (2004-2011). Michael has also been cast in many films including Frances Ha (2012) and Brooklyn (2015).

Born Name

Michael Jonathan Zegen

Nick Name

Mike

Sun Sign

Pisces

Born Place

Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States

Residence

West Village, New York City, New York, United States

Nationality

American

Education

Michael studied at Ridgewood High School. Later, he went on to study at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York, and graduated in 2001.

He also trained at the improv studio, The Groundlings.

Occupation

Actor

Family

Manager

Michael is represented by –

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 8 in or 173 cm

Weight

72 kg or 159 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Michael has dated –

  • Emily Kinney (2012) – Michael was rumored to be dating actress Emily Kinney in 2012. They were often seen together.
  • Rachel Brosnahan (2017) – Michael and his co-star Rachel were rumored to be dating in 2017. The couple shared such a desired relationship in the show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, that many believe the couple is also dating each other in real life.
  • Jennifer Damiano – Michael and actress Jennifer Damiano first met in 2020 while working on the play Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. They later started dating and made their first public appearance as a couple in June 2022 during the Tony Awards.

    • Race / Ethnicity

    White

    He has Ukrainian and Polish Jewish ancestry on his mother’s side.

    Hair Color

    Dark Brown

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    He has a beauty spot near his left eye.

    Brand Endorsements

    Michael has done endorsement work for several brands such as MTV.

    Religion

    Judaism

    Best Known For

    First Film

    Michael made his feature film debut as Todd in the Bittersweet Place in 2005.

    First TV Show

    He made his first TV show appearance as Dwight the troubled teen in the Late Show with David Letterman in 2002.

    Michael Zegen Favorite Things

    Source – Variety

    Michael Zegen Facts

  • He was born in Ridgewood but lived in Glen Rock, New Jersey until the age of 5 and then his parents relocated to Ridgewood.
  • Michael’s grandparents managed to escape German Holocaust years during World War II.
  • In the past, he was cited as a member of the sketch comedy group Hottie$ Galore.
  • In 2006, he was chosen as the voice for MTV.
  • Michael was taught about the Holocaust years at an early age and often rejoices the days of freedom till today.
  • In the past, he was featured 50 times as Dwight The Troubled Teen on The Late Show With David Letterman.
  • He studied alongside The Walking Dead co-star Jon Bernthal at Skidmore College.
  • As a child, he went through a time of stage fright. However, he pushed through and started acting in school plays when he was just 8 years old.
  • The first ever theater play he watched and was deeply inspired by was the Les Miserables‘ character Gavroche which was played by a young boy almost his age.
  • Michael enjoys watching the show The Curse of Oak Island.
  • He was about 3 years old when he watched his first theatrical film titled E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in 1982.
  • He is a huge baseball fan and has an immense collection of baseball caps.
  • Michael also has a passion for collecting theater memorabilia.
  • He supports the needy by doing as much as he can. In 2017, he slept on the streets to help the kids who lived in the Covenant House.

    • Featured Image by Michael Zegen / Instagram

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