Michael Shane (May 4, 1927 — February 22, 1994)) was an American lawyer and actor. Born in

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, he attended

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. While earning his undergraduate and law degrees at

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, he performed as a stand-up comic at local nightclubs.

Legal work

Shane became a lawyer in 1953 and was a member of the Shane, Shane & Henderson Law Firm in downtown Cleveland. Specializing in personal injury and malpractice cases, he had a reputation as a dramatic courtroom lawyer who made emotional presentations to juries. He also did legal work in show business, acted in small theatre productions and wrote songs.

Acting

In 1963, director

Larry Peerce Lawrence "Larry" Peerce (born April 19, 1930) is an American film and TV director whose work includes the theatrical feature ''Goodbye, Columbus'' (1969), the early rock and roll concert film '' The Big T.N.T. Show'' (1966), ''One Potato, Two Pot ...

was filming a small independent movie, ''

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'' in nearby

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, and needed a legal office for one of the scenes. Shane offered his in exchange for a part in the film. His performance as attorney Jordan Hollis in the film earned him a positive review in

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magazine.

Filmography

* ''

'' (1964) - Jordan Hollis * ''

Why Would I Lie? ''Why Would I Lie?'' is a 1980 American comedy-drama film about a compulsive liar named Cletus (Treat Williams). The film, which was directed by Larry Peerce and shot in Spokane, Washington, is based on the novel ''The Fabricator'' by Hollis Ho ...

'' (1980) - Bartender * '' Love Child'' (1982) - Judge Hare * ''Take These Men'' (1983) (TV) - the Hotel Manager ... aka Surprise, Surprise! (USA: alternative title) * ''Casino'' (1992) (TV) - Tony Sutton (final film role)

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* 1927 births 1994 deaths 20th-century American lawyers 20th-century American male actors American male film actors American male television actors Glenville High School alumni Male actors from Cleveland Ohio State University Moritz College of Law alumni {{US-screen-actor-stub