History of Michael Rapaport in Timeline
Michael Rapaport is an American actor, comedian, and podcast host known for his extensive work in film and television since the early 1990s. He has appeared in over 100 productions, including films like *True Romance*, *Higher Learning*, and *The Heat*, and television shows such as *The War at Home*, *Boston Public*, *Prison Break*, and *Atypical*. He also had recurring roles in *Friends*, *My Name Is Earl*, and *Justified*. Beyond acting, Rapaport directed the documentary *Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest* and hosts the *I Am Rapaport Stereo Podcast*.
March 20, 1970: Michael Rapaport's Birth
On March 20, 1970, Michael David Rapaport was born. He is an American actor, comedian, and podcast host.
1989: Move to Los Angeles
In 1989, at the age of 19, Michael Rapaport moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue a career as a stand-up comic, with the help of his stepfather, Mark Lonow.
1992: Film Role in Zebrahead
In 1992, Michael Rapaport acted in the film "Zebrahead".
1993: Film Role in True Romance
In 1993, Michael Rapaport acted in the film "True Romance".
1995: Film Role in Higher Learning
In 1995, Michael Rapaport acted in the film "Higher Learning".
May 18, 1997: Arrest for Harassment
On May 18, 1997, Michael Rapaport was arrested for harassing ex-girlfriend Lili Taylor and charged with two counts of aggravated harassment, ultimately pleading guilty in court.
1997: Roles in Metro and Cop Land
In 1997, Michael Rapaport appeared in the films "Metro" and "Cop Land".
1999: Film Role in Deep Blue Sea and recurring role on Friends
In 1999, Michael Rapaport acted in the film "Deep Blue Sea" and had a recurring role on the NBC sitcom "Friends".
2000: Film Role in The 6th Day
In 2000, Michael Rapaport acted in the film "The 6th Day".
2000: Marriage to Nichole Beattie
In 2000, Michael Rapaport married writer and producer Nichole Beattie and they had two sons.
2001: Film Role in Dr. Dolittle 2 and series regular on Boston Public
In 2001, Michael Rapaport acted in the film "Dr. Dolittle 2" and was a series regular on the Fox drama "Boston Public".
2004: Series regular on Boston Public
From 2001 to 2004, Michael Rapaport was a series regular on the Fox drama "Boston Public".
2005: Headlined The War at Home
In 2005, Michael Rapaport headlined the Fox sitcom "The War at Home".
2005: Article About Evicting Natasha Lyonne
In 2005, Michael Rapaport wrote an article for Jane magazine about having to evict the actress Natasha Lyonne from a property he was renting to her during a period of heavy drug use on her part.
2007: Divorce from Nichole Beattie
In 2007, Michael Rapaport and writer and producer Nichole Beattie divorced.
2007: Headlined The War at Home and recurring role on My Name Is Earl
In 2007, Michael Rapaport headlined the Fox sitcom "The War at Home" and had a recurring role on the NBC sitcom "My Name Is Earl".
October 2008: Directing A Tribe Called Quest documentary
In October 2008, Michael Rapaport announced that he was directing a documentary about hip hop act A Tribe Called Quest.
2008: Recurring role on My Name Is Earl and series regular on Prison Break
In 2008, Michael Rapaport had a recurring role on the NBC sitcom "My Name Is Earl" and was a series regular on the fourth season of the Fox serial drama "Prison Break".
2009: Film Role in Big Fan
In 2009, Michael Rapaport acted in the film "Big Fan".
February 12, 2010: NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game MVP
On February 12, 2010, Michael Rapaport participated in the NBA All-Star Weekend's Celebrity Game and was named the MVP because of his defense on football player Terrell Owens.
2011: Release of A Tribe Called Quest documentary
In 2011, Michael Rapaport released the documentary "Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest" which received mostly positive reviews.
April 17, 2014: ESPN 30 for 30 Film Premiere
On April 17, 2014, Michael Rapaport's ESPN 30 for 30 film about the 1970s championship-winning New York Knicks premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
2014: Recurring role on Justified
In 2014, Michael Rapaport had a recurring role on the NBC sitcom "Justified".
2016: Marriage to Kebe Dunn
In 2016, Michael Rapaport married his long time girlfriend, actress Kebe Dunn.
June 19, 2017: Joining Barstool Sports
On June 19, 2017, Michael Rapaport announced on Twitter that he would be joining the sports satire website Barstool Sports, where he would be a correspondent for the podcast Pardon My Take.
2017: Series regular on Atypical
From 2017 to 2021, Michael Rapaport was a series regular on the Netflix comedy drama "Atypical".
February 18, 2018: Firing from Barstool Sports
On February 18, 2018, Michael Rapaport was fired from Barstool Sports after making a rude comment toward their fan base.
June 2018: Stopping Passenger on American Airlines Flight
In June 2018, Michael Rapaport, while on an American Airlines flight from Houston to Los Angeles, stopped another passenger attempting to open an emergency door mid-flight.
2021: Series regular on Atypical
From 2017 to 2021, Michael Rapaport was a series regular on the Netflix comedy drama "Atypical".
2023: Appearance on The Masked Singer
In 2023, Michael Rapaport competed in season ten of The Masked Singer as the wild card contestant "Pickle" and was eliminated on "2000s Night".
2025: Praising Meir Kahane
In 2025, Michael Rapaport praised far-right Rabbi Meir Kahane, saying that "Kahane was always right."
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