Michael Horton (actor)

Michael Horton (born September 5, 1952) is an American actor and voice over artist whose best known and longest-running role was as Jessica Fletcher's nephew Grady Fletcher on ''Murder, She Wrote''.

Career

Horton appeared in such films and television series as ''Murder, She Wrote'', '' Star Trek: Voyager'', '' ER'', '' Dances with Wolves'', ''Taxi'', ''M*A*S*H'', '' 21 Jump Street'', ''Baywatch'', and '' The Eddie Capra Mysteries''. He played the recurring role of Enterprise Security Chief Lt. Daniels in '' Star Trek: First Contact'' (1996) and '' Star Trek: Insurrection'' (1998), credited as Security Officer in the former and Lieutenant Daniels in the latter.

His voiceover work in 1980s animation includes Rick Jones in '' The Incredible Hulk'', Chip Chase in '' The Transformers'', Hollywood stuntman Jeff Wright and Stormer's brother Craig Phillips on '' Jem'', the younger brother Tommy Talltree of Airborne in the '' G.I. Joe'' episode "Operation Mind Menace", and Arn in '' The Legend of Prince Valiant''. Horton also voiced The Prince in the 1993 animated film, '' Happily Ever After''. His last credited acting role was in an episode of ''Judging Amy'' as Principal Alvin Harvey in 2002.

Horton is also a producer, director, and editor. He is co-host of the podcast ''Digital Production Buzz'', and a founder of the Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group.

Personal life

Horton is married to actress Debbie Zipp, who played Horton's onscreen girlfriend and wife Donna Mayberry in ''Murder, She Wrote,'' and whose last known acting role was in the television series ''Gilmore Girls'' in two episodes (one in 2005 and one in 2007) as Katherine. The couple have two children.

Partial filmography

Films

*''The Lords of Discipline'' (1983) – Bobby Bentley
*'' Like Father Like Son'' (1987) – Dr. Mike O'Donald
*'' Happily Ever After'' (1989) – The Prince (voice)
*'' Dances with Wolves'' (1990) – Captain Cargill – extended version
*'' Star Trek: First Contact'' (1996) – Security Officer
*''The Beautician and the Beast'' (1997) – Fairytale Prince (voice)
*'' Star Trek: Insurrection'' (1998) – Lt. Daniels
*''California Myth'' (1999) – Cop
*'' The Learning Curve'' (1999) – Councilman Nolan

Television

*''M*A*S*H'' (1983) – Lt. Curt Collins
*''Columbo'' ''The conspirators'' (1978) – Kerry Malone
*''Taxi'' (1978–1983) – Steven Jensen
*''Hill Street Blues'' (1981–1987) – Nicky Kasner
*'' The Incredible Hulk'' (1982–1983) – Rick Jones / Jonah / Beta Leader (voice)
*''Remington Steele'' (1982–1987) – Wally Donovan
*''Murder, She Wrote'' (1984–1995) – Grady Fletcher
*'' The Transformers'' (1984–1987) – Teenager at Discotheque / Chip Chase (voice)
*''Mr. Belvedere'' (1985–1990) – Perry
*'' L.A. Law'' (1986–1994) – Tom Locklin
*'' 21 Jump Street'' (1987–1991) – Brent Styles
*'' Kissyfur'' (1986–1990) – Additional Voices
*'' Lazer Tag Academy'' (1986) – Additional Voices
*'' Freddy's Nightmares'' (1988–1990) – Doug Wodehouse
*'' In the Heat of the Night'' (1988–1995) – Jody Ware
*''Baywatch'' (1989–2001) – Tony
*'' Zazoo U'' (1990–1991) – Boink (voice)
*'' The Legend of Prince Valiant'' (1991–1993) – Arn (voice)
*'' ER'' (1994–2009) – Tom Angevine
*''Spider-Man'' (1994–1998) – Additional Voices / John Jameson (voice)
*'' Star Trek: Voyager'' (1995–2001) – Kovin
*'' Pacific Palisades'' (1997) – Richard Hughes
*''Extreme Ghostbusters'' (1997) – Additional Voices
*'' The Brothers Flub'' (1999–2000) – Additional Voices
*''Titans'' (2000–2001) – Ted

References

External links

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Digital Productions Buzz Website

Michael Horton Article at OSXFAQ website

Los Angeles Final Cut Pro Users' Guide Website (founded by Horton)

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1952 births
20th-century American male actors
American male film actors
American male television actors
American male voice actors
Living people
Place of birth missing (living people)