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Michael Chiklis Biography

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Michael Chiklis Biography

Michael Chiklis in "Fantastic Four"

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Michael Chiklis' Birth Date:

August 30, 1963

Place of Birth:

Lowell, Massachusetts

Nicknames:

Chick or Chicky

Personal Facts:

Michael Chiklis married Michelle Moran in 1992. The couple has two daughters.

Role That Really Got Him Noticed:

It wasn't until Michael Chiklis got hired to star in the TV series The Shield that the actor really gained a following.

Physical Attributes:

5'9", 195 lbs

Interesting Trivia:

At the age of 5, Chiklis would entertain his family by doing imitations of celebrities. Chiklis' acting career started off in the theatre, and he picked up his Equity card when he was only 13.

He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Boston University School of Performing Arts.

Notable Movie Credits:

Wired, Nixon, Body and Soul, Taxman, Soldier, Do Not Disturb, Spirited Away, Fantastic Four, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Eagle Eye, and High School
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