Michael Canavan
Known for Acting · 32 credits
- Born
- 1953-08-17 (age 72)
- Place of birth
- Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
- Also known as
- Michael V. Murphy
Biography
Michael Canavan (born August 17, 1953, in Portsmouth, Virginia) is an American actor known for his work in film, television, and theater. He has appeared in notable films including The Island (2005), Striking Distance (1993), Flags of Our Fathers (2006), Hidalgo (2004), and Murder by Numbers. His television credits feature recurring roles on shows such as 7th Heaven, Hunter, and General Hospital, with guest appearances on Grey’s Anatomy, Mad Men, Bones, Criminal Minds, and Entourage. Canavan is also an accomplished stage actor with credits from prestigious theaters including Goodman Theatre and Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Additionally, he has done voice work, narrating the Bible for Warner New Media and voicing the Marquis de Sade for the History Channel. He has been married to actress Shannon Cochran since June 14, 2003
Known For
TV Shows (23)

Grey's Anatomy
2005
as Lawyer

NCIS
2003
as Thomas Garscott

Bones
2005
as Leo Sumner

CSI: Miami
2002
as Pilot

The X-Files
1993
as Cameron McPeck

Frasier
1993
as Reggie

The West Wing
1999
as Flynn

Falcon Crest
1981
as Al Hudson

Mad Men
2007
as Bob Adamson

Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Philip Stoddard / Alan Collyer

Malcolm in the Middle
2000
as Priest

Star Trek: Voyager
1995
as Curneth

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
as Tamal

Scandal
2012
as Richard Moss

Entourage
2004
as Horse Owner

Star Trek: Enterprise
2001
as Vulcan

Las Vegas
2003
as Don Skelton

Brothers and Sisters
2006
as David Silver

Hunter
1984
as Officer Bennett

7th Heaven
1996
as Steve

Big Love
2006
as Alan Kenectle

Shark
2006
as Peter Cole

Alias
2001
as Special Agent McCain
Movies (9)

The Island
2005
as Extraction Room Doctor

Striking Distance
1993
as Cousin Gary

Flags of Our Fathers
2006
as Reporter at Hansen's

Murder by Numbers
2002
as Mr. Chechi

Ratboy
1986
as Production Assistant

Bare Witness
2002
as Mayor Charles Garland

Right of Way
1983
as Process Server

Hard to Hold
1984
as Doug

Born to Be Sold
1981
as Attendant
About Michael Canavan
Michael Canavan (born August 17, 1953, in Portsmouth, Virginia) is an American actor known for his work in film, television, and theater. He has appeared in notable films including The Island (2005), Striking Distance (1993), Flags of Our Fathers (2006), Hidalgo (2004), and Murder by Numbers. His television credits feature recurring roles on shows such as 7th Heaven, Hunter, and General Hospital, with guest appearances on Grey’s Anatomy, Mad Men, Bones, Criminal Minds, and Entourage. Canavan is also an accomplished stage actor with credits fro… With 32 credits spanning from 1981 to 2012, Michael Canavan has appeared in 9 films and 23 TV shows.
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Most Popular Michael Canavan Movies
- The Island (2005) — as Extraction Room Doctor
- Striking Distance (1993) — as Cousin Gary
- Flags of Our Fathers (2006) — as Reporter at Hansen's
- Murder by Numbers (2002) — as Mr. Chechi
- Ratboy (1986) — as Production Assistant
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