Michael Edward O'Malley (born October 31, 1966) is an American actor and writer who has appeared in many films and television series. Born in Boston and raised in New Hampshire, he was largely a comedic actor early in his career, known for his role as Jimmy Hughes on the CBS sitcom Yes, Dear; he's also well remembered for hosting game shows on Nickelodeon. However, in recent years, he's been met with a lot of critical praise for his more dramatic roles.
He's also known for playing Ensemble Dark Horse Burt Hummel on Glee and Playing Against Type as Nicky Augustine on modern-day Western Justified. He's also a playwright and has written for Showtime's American remake of the British comedy-drama Shameless.
Film Roles
- 1998 Deep Impact as Mike Perry
- 2000 28 Days as Oliver
- 2008 Meet Dave as Knox
- 2008 Leatherheads as Mickey
- 2010 Eat, Pray, Love as Andy Shiraz
- 2011 Cedar Rapids as Mike Pyle
- 2013 Behind the Candelabra as Tracy Schnelker
- 2013 R.I.P.D. as Elliot
Television Roles
- 1991-1992 Get the Picture as Host
- 1992-1995 Nickelodeon GUTS as Host
- 2000–2002 Baby Blues as Darryl MacPherson
- 2000-2006 Yes, Dear as Jimmy Hughes
- 2006-2009 My Name Is Earl as Stuart
- 2008 My Own Worst Enemy as Tom Grady/Raymond Carter
- 2009-2011 Glenn Martin, DDS as Various
- 2009-2015 Glee as Burt Hummel
- 2010 Parenthood as Jim Kazinsky
- 2012–2014 Raising Hope as Jimmy Hughes
- 2013 Justified as Nick "Nicky" Augustine
- 2018-2020 The Good Place as Jeff the Doorman
- 2020 Snowpiercer as Lead Brakeman Roche