Facts about Michael Chiklis

  • Michael Chiklis is an American actor currently starring in the television series, No Ordinary Family.
  • Michael was born on August 30, 1963 in Lowell, Massachusetts.
  • MIchael Chiklis is best known for his roles on the TV series The Commish, The Shield, and as Thing in the Fantastic Four film series.
  • His parents were born in Lesbos, Greece and migrated to the United States.
  • His astrological sign is Leo.
  • Nicknames: Chick or Chicky 
  • Occupations: actor, voice actor, director and television producer
  • Birth name: Michael Charles Chiklis.
  • His Chinese zodiac sign is the Rabbit. 
  • Enjoys classic rock.
  • Chiklis shares a birthday with baseball legend, Ted Williams
  • Michael Chiklis attended Andover High School, the same high school as his good friend Jay Leno.
  • Michael Chiklis' height is 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m).
  • Michael Chiklis and Michele Epstein were married in 1992.
  • His first successful role was in The Commish.
  • Michael Chiklis won the 2002 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series for his role as Detective Vic Mackey in The Shield.
  • Lost an incredible amount of weight to play Vic Mackey in the Shield.
  • Michael was just in his late 20's when he was cast to play the 40ish Tony Scali in The Commish.
  • Michael speaks Greek fluently.