Michael Landes
| Michael Landes | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Michael Christopher Landes September 18, 1972 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse(s) | Wendy Benson (m. 2000) |
| Children | 2 |
Michael Christopher Landes[1] (born September 18, 1972) is an American actor. He is known for his roles of Jimmy Olsen in the first season of Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Detective Nicholas O'Malley in Special Unit 2, and Officer Thomas Burke in Final Destination 2.
On television, in Love Soup, a British television comedy-drama produced by BBC Television and first screened on BBC One in the autumn of 2005, Landes was the male lead as Gil Raymond in Series 1, alongside Tamsin Greig as Alice Chenery.
Landes stars in Hooten & the Lady as Ulysses Hooten.
Career
Landes' first major role was as Jimmy Olsen in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman in 1993. Much of the success of the franchise was considered to be overturning the 'square' image of Superman. This was attributed to the strength of the supporting cast naming Landes?[2]
Landes was not invited to continue the role of Jimmy Olsen after the first season. The creator of the series explained in the DVD commentary that this was because the producers perceived him to resemble lead actor Dean Cain too much. Justin Whalin took over the role for the remaining three seasons of the program.
He is also known for his roles as Detective Nicholas O'Malley in Special Unit 2, Thomas Burke in Final Destination 2, and David Conlon in The Wedding Bells.
He also appeared as Danny in BBC Television's Miranda as the new chef and Miranda's date for one episode.
Personal life
Landes was born in the Bronx, New York City, the son of Patricia, an interior decorator, and Bernard Landes, a marketing consultant.[1] He married actress Wendy Benson on October 21, 2000.[1] Together, the couple have two children, Mimi Landes and Dominic Landes.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | American Summer, AnAn American Summer | Tom Travis | |
| 1993 | When the Party's Over | Willie | |
| 1996 | No Greater Love | George Winfield | Television film |
| 1996 | Dream for an Insomniac | Rob | |
| 1996 | Edie & Pen | Bellman | |
| 1997 | Rescuers: Stories of Courage: Two Women | Rene Klein | Television film; segment "Woman on a Bicycle" |
| 1998 | Getting Personal | Christopher DeMarco | Also producer |
| 2000 | Max Knight: Ultra Spy | Max Knight | Television film |
| 2002 | Hart's War | Maj. M.F. Giannetti | |
| 2003 | Final Destination 2 | Thomas Burke | |
| 2003 | Carol Christmas, AA Carol Christmas | Jimmy | Television film |
| 2004 | Beacon Hill | Billy Dylan | Also co-producer |
| 2005 | Lucky 13 | Seth | |
| 2008 | College Road Trip | Donny | |
| 2008 | Lakeview Terrace | Lt. Bronson | |
| 2008 | Last Chance Harvey | Peter Turner | |
| 2009 | Possession | Ryan | |
| 2009 | Homecoming | Billy Fletcher | |
| 2009 | Last Days of Lehman Brothers, TheThe Last Days of Lehman Brothers | Zach | Television film |
| 2010 | My Girlfriend's Boyfriend | Troy Parker | |
| 2010 | Just Wright | Nelson Kaspian | |
| 2010 | Burlesque | Greg | |
| 2011 | 11-11-11 | Samuel Crone | |
| 2012 | Best Man Down | Priest | |
| 2013 | Crush | Dr. Graham | |
| 2013 | Congress, TheThe Congress | Maxi | Uncredited |
| 2014 | Soul Mates | Ben | |
| 2014 | Angelus | Samuel Crone | Television film |
| 2015 | Disappointments Room, TheThe Disappointments Room | Teddy | |
| 2016 | Gold | Filming | |
| 2016 | Shot Caller | Filming | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–91 | Wonder Years, TheThe Wonder Years | Kirk McCray | 7 episodes (1 uncredited) |
| 1989 | Thirtysomething | Young Michael | Episode: "Michael's Campaign" |
| 1990–91 | Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, TheThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Chadney Hunt | 4 episodes |
| 1991 | Blossom | Bobby | Episode: "I Ain't Got No Buddy" |
| 1991–92 | Torkelsons, TheThe Torkelsons | Riley Roberts | 6 episodes |
| 1992 | CBS Afternoon Playhouse | Michael Leland | Episode: "Please, God, I'm Only Seventeen" |
| 1992 | Step by Step | Mike "The Mover" Walters | Episode: "Someone to Watch Over Me" |
| 1992 | CBS Afternoon Playhouse | David Corbin | Episode: "Words Up!" |
| 1993–94 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | Jimmy Olsen | Main cast (season 1); 21 episodes |
| 1994 | Robin's Hoods | N/A | Episode: "To Heir Is Human" |
| 1995 | Courthouse | N/A | Episode: "One Flew Over the Courthouse" |
| 1996 | Drew Carey Show, TheThe Drew Carey Show | Blaine Bell | Episode: "Drew and Mr. Bell's Nephew" |
| 1997–98 | Union Square | Michael | Main cast; 13 episodes |
| 1999 | Providence | Tom Cromwell | 2 episodes |
| 2000 | Get Real | Steve Green | Episode: "Tough Love" |
| 2001–02 | Special Unit 2 | Detective Nicholas O'Malley | Main cast; 19 episodes |
| 2004 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Trent Reed | Episode: "Paper or Plastic" |
| 2004 | Agatha Christie's Marple | Bryan Eastley | Episode: "4.50 from Paddington" |
| 2005 | CSI: Miami | Nick Marshall | Episode: "Money Plane" |
| 2005 | Love Soup | Gil Raymond | Main cast (series 1); 6 episodes |
| 2006 | Ghost Whisperer | Kyle McCall | 2 episodes |
| 2007 | Wedding Bells, TheThe Wedding Bells | David Conlon | Main cast; 4 episodes |
| 2007 | My Boys | Evan | 3 episodes |
| 2008 | Boston Legal | Leo Morris | Episode: "Rescue Me" |
| 2008 | Hotel Babylon | Earl Archer | Episode: "Episode 19" |
| 2009 | New Tricks | Leonard Kuziak | Episode: "The Truth Is Out There" |
| 2009 | Ex List, TheThe Ex List | Dr. Josh Dupinski | Episode: "Momma's Boy" |
| 2010 | Material Girl | Marco Keriliak | Main cast; 6 episodes |
| 2010 | Miranda | Danny | Episode: "The New Me" |
| 2012 | Upstairs Downstairs | Caspar Landry | 3 episodes |
| 2012 | Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 | Scott | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Save Me | Tom Harper | Main cast; 7 episodes |
| 2013 | Crazy Ones, TheThe Crazy Ones | Josh Hayes | Episode: "Hugging the Now" |
| 2014 | Reckless | Cole Benjamin | Episode: "Parting Shots" |
| 2014 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Mark Perlow | Episode: "Girls Gone Wilder" |
| 2015 | Stalker | Abraham | Episode: "Salvation" |
| 2016 | Hooten & the Lady | Hooten | Main Cast; 6 episodes |
References
- 1 2 3 WEDDINGS; Wendy Benson, Michael Landes - New York Times
- ↑ Tucker, Ken. Entertainment Weekly, September 24, 1993