Michael David Rapaport is a talented American comedian and actor. Beginning his career in the early 1990s, Rapaport has amassed an impressive film career, appearing in over 100 projects across both film and television.
Some of Rapaport’s most notable film roles include Zebra, True Romance, Higher education, Subway, Police Land, Deep blue sea, Day 6, Dr. Dolittle 2, Big fanAnd Temperature.
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- Full Name: Michael David Rapaport
- Stage Name: Michael Rapaport
- Date of birth: March 20, 1970
- Age: 54 years old
- Place of birth: Manhattan, New York, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actor and comedian
- Height: 1.89 m
- Parents: David Rapaport and June Brody
- Siblings: Claudia Lonow and Erik Rapaport
- Spouse: Kebe Dunn (married 2016), Nichole Beattie (married 2000–2007)
- Children: Maceo Shane Rapaport and Julian Ali Rapaport
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $8 million to $12 million
Early life and education
Michael David Rapaport was born on March 20, 1970, in Manhattan, New York, United States. He was raised by his parents, June Brody, a New York radio personality, and David Rapaport, a radio executive who oversaw the All-Disco format at radio station WKTU Disco 92.
Rapaport has an older brother named Erik Rapaport and a half-sister named Claudia Lonow through his father’s previous marriage.
Academically, Rapaport struggled in school. He attended Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn in the 1980s but was expelled. He later graduated from Martin Luther King High School in Manhattan. Rapaport identifies as American and Christian.
Career
Michael Rapaport has built an impressive and varied career as an actor in both film and television. Beginning in the early 1990s, Rapaport has amassed over 100 credits, demonstrating his ability to play both dramatic and comedic roles.
Some of Rapaport’s most notable film roles include True Romance (1993), Higher education (1995), Police Land (1997), Temperature (2013), and Big fan (2009). On television, he has had recurring roles in shows such as Aligned (2010-2015) and even competed in the 10th season of The Masked Singer (2023).
In addition to acting, Rapaport has also shown a passion for documentaries. He produced the critically acclaimed film Rhythm, Rhythm & Life: The Journey of a Tribe Called Quest in 2011, showing his interests beyond traditional acting roles.
Rapaport has also diversified his career, working briefly for Barstool Sports and now working as a reporter for Fox Sports covering the BIG3 basketball league. He also narrates the WWE 365 series, demonstrating his versatility across a variety of media platforms.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @michaelrapaport
Personal life
Michael Rapaport has been married twice. His first marriage was to writer and producer Nichole Beattie in 2000. They have two sons: Julian Ali Rapaport and Maceo Shane Rapaport. The couple divorced in 2007.
In 2016, Rapaport reunited with actress Kebe Dunn, whom he dated in the 1990s. They married that same year and have kept their relationship fairly private since then.
List of movies played
Film
- True Romance (1993)
- Higher education (1995)
- Police Land (1997)
- Deep blue sea (1999)
- Day 6 (2000)
- Big fan (2009)
Television
- Friend (1999)
- Boston Public (2001–2004)
- Escape (2008–2009)
- My name is Earl (2007–2008)
- Distinctive (2017–2021)
Net worth
Michael Rapaport, a famous American actor, comedian, and writer, has an estimated net worth of $8 million to $12 million. His primary source of income is his successful career in the entertainment industry, which has spanned over three decades.
His versatile acting skills and ability to portray a wide range of characters have earned him critical acclaim and steady work throughout his career.
