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Michael Rapaport

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*.

18 hours ago : Michael Rapaport Joins 'The Traitors' Season 4 with Donna Kelce and Others

Michael Rapaport is among the cast of 'The Traitors' Season 4. He will be competing alongside Lisa Rinna, Stephen Colletti, and Donna Kelce in the deception game.

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.

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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".

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1993: Film Role in True Romance

In 1993, Michael Rapaport acted in the film "True Romance".

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1995: Film Role in Higher Learning

In 1995, Michael Rapaport acted in the film "Higher Learning".

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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".

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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".

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2000: Film Role in The 6th Day

In 2000, Michael Rapaport acted in the film "The 6th Day".

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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".

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2004: Series regular on Boston Public

From 2001 to 2004, Michael Rapaport was a series regular on the Fox drama "Boston Public".

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2005: Headlined The War at Home

In 2005, Michael Rapaport headlined the Fox sitcom "The War at Home".

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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".

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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".

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2009: Film Role in Big Fan

In 2009, Michael Rapaport acted in the film "Big Fan".

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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.

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2013: Film Role in The Heat

In 2013, Michael Rapaport acted in the film "The Heat".

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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".

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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".

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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".

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October 7, 2023: Support for Hostage Release

After the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel, Michael Rapaport appeared in many independent activist shorts supporting the release of hostages taken by Hamas and its affiliates and has become a vocal pro-Israel advocate.

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".

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2025: Praising Meir Kahane

In 2025, Michael Rapaport praised far-right Rabbi Meir Kahane, saying that "Kahane was always right."