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Michael Zegen Born Unknown Occupation Actor Years active 2002 - present Michael Zegen (also credited as Mike Zegen) is an American actor, best known for his role as probie firefighter "Damien Keefe" on the FX Network television drama Rescue Me, as well as his recurring role as "Dwight the Troubled Teen" on over 50 episodes of the Late Show with David Letterman. He is a graduate of Skidmore College and a member of the New York City sketch comedy troupe "Hottie$ Galore."[1]
Zegen's role on Rescue Me began as a recurring character in Seasons 1-3, playing the nephew of series lead Tommy Gavin (Denis Leary). In Seasons 5-6, he was promoted to the main cast when his character began probie school to become a firefighter.[2]
In late 2010, Zegen was officially cast as gangster Bugsy Siegel for the second season of the HBO series, Boardwalk Empire.
In 2011 Zegen, along with James Ransone, were cast in supporting roles in the HBO comedy series How To Make It In America.Also in mid 2011, Zegen joined the cast of the second season of the AMC series The Walking Dead.
As of October 16, 2011 Zegen is appearing in three of TV's most popular and successful shows in Boardwalk Empire, How To Make It In America, and The Walking Dead.
Filmography
Actor[3]
Title Year Role Character Notes Boardwalk Empire (TV) 2011 "Bugsy Siegel" Recurring character Rescue Me (TV) 2004-10 "Damien Keefe" Recurring (Seasons 1-3)
Main Cast (Seasons 5-6)Mercy (TV) 2009 "Jason Keener" 1 episode The Box 2009 "Garcin" -- Taking Woodstock 2009 "Bernie" (Young Man #1) -- Adventureland 2009 "Eric" -- Assassination of a High School President 2008 "Steven Lohman" -- The Girl Next Door 2007 "Eddie" -- Love Monkey (TV) 2006 "Luther" 1 episode Bittersweet Place 2005 "Todd" -- The Sopranos (TV) 2004 "Partygoer" 1 episode Late Show with David Letterman (TV) 2002 "Dwight the Troubled Teen" 50+ episodes (uncredited) References
- ^ IMDB bio for Michael Zegen
- ^ "Actor Michael Zegen of 'Rescue Me' opens up about playing a brain-dead firefighter." Article in the L.A. Times, Sept. 1, 2010. [1]
- ^ Michael Zegen Filmography at IMDB.com
Categories:- Living people
- American child actors
- American television actors
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