Michael Riley (born February 4, 1962) is a Canadian

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. From 1998 to 2000, he portrayed Brett Parker in ''

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''. He has acted in over 40 films and television series, including '' This Is Wonderland'', for which he received a

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, and the

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-nominated

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''. He also portrays a leading character in the 2009

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series ''

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''. Riley was born in

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, and graduated from the National Theatre School in

Montreal, Quebec Montreal ( ; officially Montréal, ) is the second-most populous city in Canada and most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec. Founded in 1642 as '' Ville-Marie'', or "City of Mary", it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-pea ...

in 1984. Riley's first screen appearance was in the film ''

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'' (1987). As a stage actor, he received a

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nomination for his performance as Arkady in George F. Walker's '' Nothing Sacred'' in 1988. He has voiced the animated title character of

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Filmography

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'' (1987) - Horton *'' The Private Capital'' (1989) - *''

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'' (1991) - Les Oberfell *''

Perfectly Normal ''Perfectly Normal'' is a Canadian comedy film directed by Yves Simoneau, which premiered at the 1990 Festival of Festivals, before going into general theatrical release in 1991. Simoneau's first English-language film, it was written by Eugene Lip ...

'' (1991) - Renzo Parachi *''

To Catch a Killer ''To Catch a Killer'' is a two-part television film from 1992, directed by Eric Till and starring Brian Dennehy and Michael Riley. It is based on the true story of the pursuit of American serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Plot As he investigates ...

'' (1992) - Lieutenant Joseph 'Joe/Polock' Kozenczak *''

Because Why ''Because Why'' is a 1993 Canadian independent film, directed by Arto Paragamian and starring Michael Riley Michael Riley (born February 4, 1962) is a Canadian actor. From 1998 to 2000, he portrayed Brett Parker in '' Power Play''. He has act ...

'' (1993) - Alex *'' Lifeline to Victory'' (1993) - Paul Devereaux *''

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'' (1993) - Matthew Linden *'' The Making of '...And God Spoke'' (1993) - Clive Walton *'' Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad'' (1994) - Boss *''

Butterbox Babies ''Butterbox Babies'' is a film adapted from the book ''Butterbox Babies'' by Bette L. Cahill, which is based on the true story of the Ideal Maternity Home, a home for unwed pregnant mothers, during the Great Depression and Second World War. The ...

'' (1995) - Russell Cameron *''

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'' (1995) - M. Campbell *'' Strauss: The King of 3/4 Time'' (1995) - Johann Strauss Jr. *'' The Possession of Michael D.'' (1995) - Dr. Nick Galler *'' Heck's Way Home'' (1996) - Rick Neufeld *'' The Grace of God'' (1996) - Chip *''The Prince'' (1996) - Roy Timmons *''

Voice from the Grave ''Voice from the Grave'', also known as ''From the Files of Unsolved Mysteries: Voice from the Grave'' and ''Crimes of Passion: Voice from the Grave'', is a 1996 television film based on a real-life case from the ''Unsolved Mysteries'' televisio ...

'' (1996) - Adam Schuster *'' Amistad'' (1997) - British Officer *''

Every 9 Seconds ''Every 9 Seconds'' is a 1997 television film directed by Kenneth Fink. It stars former ''NYPD Blue'' co-star, Gail O'Grady, Amy Pietz, and former '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' star, Christopher Meloni. The film debuted on NBC on October 1 ...

'' (1997) - Ray *''

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'' (1997) - Dody *'' Heart of the Sun'' (1998) - Father Ed *''

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'' (1998) - Greg *''

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'' (1999) - Dennis Winslow *'' Win, Again!'' (1999) - John Morrissey *''

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'' (2001) - Derek *'' 100 Days in the Jungle'' (2002) - Rod Dunbar *''

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'' (2002) - Carl *''

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'' (2002) - Sam *''

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'' (2002) - Stephen Crowe *'' America's Prince: The John F. Kennedy Jr. Story'' (2003) - Douglas Conte *'' Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story'' (2003) - Peter *''

Cube Zero ''Cube Zero'' is a 2004 Canadian science fiction psychological horror film written and directed by Ernie Barbarash. It is the third and final film in the ''Cube'' trilogy and a prequel to the first ''Cube'' film. The first two films take place ...

'' (2004) - Jax *''

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'' (2004) - Ty Kellington *''

Saving Emily ''Saving Emily'' (also known as ''Blood Trap'') is a Canadian made-for-television thriller film directed by Douglas Jackson and broadcast in the United States at 11 October 2004 on Lifetime channel. Plot Cheryl (Alexandra Paul) lives with he ...

'' (2004) - Kurt *''

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'' (2004) - The Man *''

'' (2005) - Richard 'Rick' Lieberman *''

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'' (2007) - Carl *''

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'' (2007) - Captain Richard Erwin *'' What You're Ready For'' (2007) - Dr. Edgar O. Laird *''

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'' (2008) - Mike Bartholomy *'' Mr. Nobody'' (2009) - Harry *''

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'' (2021) - Jack

Television

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The Edison Twins ''The Edison Twins'' is a Canadian children's television program which ran for six seasons on CBC Television from March 3, 1984 to December 17, 1986. The Disney Channel also picked up the rights in the mid-1980s. Six seasons were produced by Nelva ...

'' (1985) as Winston / Gregory (2 episodes) *'' Chasing Rainbows'' (1988) as Christopher Blaine *'' Street Legal'' (1993) as Adam Ruskin (2 episodes) *''

Due South ''Due South'' is a Canadian crime comedy-drama television series created by Paul Haggis, and produced by Alliance Communications from its premiere on April 26, 1994, to its conclusion after four seasons on March 14, 1999. The series starred Pau ...

'' (1995) as Walter Sparks (1 episode) *''

'' (1998–2000) as Brett Parker (26 episodes) *'' The Outer Limits'' (1999–2000) as Gerard / Jon Tarkman (2 episodes) *''

The Way We Live Now ''The Way We Live Now'' is a satirical novel by Anthony Trollope, published in London in 1875 after first appearing in serialised form. It is one of the last significant Victorian novels to have been published in monthly parts. The novel is ...

'' (2001) as Hamilton K. Fisker (3 episodes) *''

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'' (2003) Lady Heather's Box (1 episode) *'' This Is Wonderland'' (2004–2006) as Elliot Sacks (39 episodes) * ''Flashpoint'' (2009) as Pat Cosgrove (1 episode) *''

'' (2009–2011) as Dr. Tom (Main Role) *''Willed to Kill'' (2012 TV Movie) as Dr. Aaron Kade

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Riley, Michael 1962 births Canadian male film actors Canadian male stage actors Canadian male television actors Canadian male voice actors Best Actor in a Drama Series Canadian Screen Award winners Living people Male actors from London, Ontario National Theatre School of Canada alumni Alumni of Ulster University