March 20, 1970

Michael Rapaport was born on March 20, 1970 in New York. He initially tried doing stand-up comedy and then later, he ventured into film. He appeared in movies like Kicked in the Head, Zebra Head, Deep Blue Sea, Higher Learning, and True Romance. He is known for starring in the television series The War at Home as Dave Gold.

In 2008, Rapaport was cast as Don Self on Prison Break.

New York, NY

Michael Rapaport

Male

Pleaded guilty to aggravated harassment of Lili Taylor. Ordered to stay away from her and get counseling for a year. [May 1998]

Dated Lili Taylor.

Lives in New York.

As a youngster, he was a die-hard fan of Eddie Murphy and used to dress up like him in gold chains and white suits. He later got to work with his idol in the film Metro (1997) and on Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001).

With his height (6' 4"), he once entertained the thought of being a basketball player.

Has a son named Maceo Shane, born in 2002.

Has a son named Julian Ali, born in 2000.

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6'3 1/2

I don't think about it as being bumped up, but as being bumped forward. I'm not interested in climbing up the ladder. From 'up' you can come 'down.' I just want 'forward.'

Making a character human is important...not likable or unlikable...just well- rounded.

Sometimes people think I'm dumber than I am because of the characters that I play. But it takes a genius to play a fool.

I'm always very impressed and humbled that I've been able to work with the kind of people that I've been able to work with. But, when I'm working with them I leave the fan at home. I come to work as a professional. I think if you go into something looking at people as better than you, if you give people too much respect, I don't think it benefits you or them.