Michael Gaston initially wanted to have a career in education but upon meeting a group of people who enjoyed acting in Europe, he decided to become an actor. Since entering show business in 1993, he has appeared in over 70 movies and TV shows.
Gaston's film credits include Hacker, Sudden Death, Ransom, Amateur, The Crucible, Wayward Son, Double Jeopardy, Bless the Child, High Crimes, Far from Heaven, Mind the Gap, Runaway, The Notorious Bettie Page, Stay, Champions, Lonely Hearts, Home and Thirteen Days.
On the small screen, Gaston appeared on The Sopranos, The West Wing, Homicide, Law & Order , The Practice, Ally McBeal, Malcolm in the Middle and Prison Break. From 2006 to 2008, he played the role of Gray Anderson on the series Jericho, and followed it up with an appearance on ER. Later on, he got cast in Body of Lies, and was given the role of Gen. Tommy Franks on the biographical drama W.
Most recently, Gaston was cast on Terriers, Rubicon, The Mentalist and Unforgettable as Mike Costello.