Michael Cyril Creighton
| Michael Cyril Creighton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Long Island, New York, US |
| Occupation | Actor, writer |
| Website | Website |
Michael Cyril Creighton is an American actor and writer best known for his portrayal of Patrick in High Maintenance, Joe Crowley in Spotlight and his Writers Guild of America Award winning web series Jack in a Box.
Career
On the stage, Creighton was seen in Sarah Ruhl's Stage Kiss at Playwrights Horizons. For his portrayal of Kevin, he was named a "Face to Watch" by The New York Times[1] and nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play. He has worked numerous times with the Brooklyn-based theater company The Debate Society, originating several roles.
As a writer, in addition to creating and starring in the Writers Guild Award winning web series Jack in a Box (2009–2012),[2] he wrote and guest starred in an episode of the popular web series High Maintenance created by Katja Blichfeld & Ben Sinclair. The episode is called "Helen".
He was a founding member of the New York Neo-Futurists and performed weekly in Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Game Night | Bill | Filming |
| 2018 | Can You Ever Forgive Me? | Harry | In post-production |
| 2017 | The Papers | Jake | In post-production |
| 2017 | Home Again | Brad | |
| 2017 | Coin Heist | Mr. Rankin | |
| 2017 | Fits & Starts | Richard Pringle | |
| 2015 | Spotlight | Joe Crowley | |
| 2015 | Sleeping With Other People | Attentive Waiter | |
| 2015 | 3rd Street Blackout | Gossipy Man | |
| 2014 | Mr. Lamb | Waiter | Short Film |
| 2013 | How To Follow Strangers | Michael | |
| 2005 | Cotton Candy | Matthew | Short Film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Graves | Phoenix Wells | 3 Episodes |
| 2017 | Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter | Frank | Episode: "Rules of the Road" |
| 2017 | The Good Fight | Tab Bentley | Episode: "Social Media and Its Discontents" |
| 2013–2017 | High Maintenance | Patrick | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Horace and Pete | Michael/Mike | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | The Outs | Gordy | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | 2 Broke Girls | I | Episode: "And The Inside-Outside Situation” |
| 2015 | Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll | Bobby Q | Episode:"Supercalifragilisticjuliefriggingandrews" |
| 2014 | Nurse Jackie | Sperm Scout | Episode: "Super Greens" |
| 2013 | Person of Interest | Russell | Episode: "The Perfect Mark" |
| 2013 | Orange Is the New Black | Store Manager | Episode: "Bora Bora Bora" |
| 2009–2012 | Jack in a Box | Jack/Writer/Creator | 31 episodes |
| 2012 | Louie | Marvin | 2 episodes |
| 2010–2012 | Very Mary-Kate | Photo Director | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | 30 Rock | BWL Salesman | Episode: “Brooklyn Without Limits” |
| 2010 | Jeffery & Cole Casserole | Hal | Episode: "The Erin Brockovitch" |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Stage Kiss | Kevin | Playwrights Horizons |
| 2012–2013 | Blood Play | Morty Feinberg | The Debate Society |
| 2010–2011 | Buddy Cop 2 | Don McMurchie | The Debate Society |
| 2010 | You're Welcome | Various Characters | The Debate Society |
| 2009–2010 | MilkMilkLemonade | Nana | Under St. Marks & APAC |
| 2008 | Cape Disappointment | Russell/Jack/Florence | The Debate Society |
| 2007 | The Vietnamization of New Jersey | Father McGillicutty | Off-Broadway |
Awards and nominations
- 2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards Robert Altman Award Recipient for Spotlight Ensemble
- 2016 Gold Derby Awards Recipient for Spotlight Ensemble
- 2014 Outer Critics Circle Award, Nominee, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (for Stage Kiss)
- 2013 Writers Guild of America Award, Winner, Outstanding Achievement in Writing Original New Media (for Jack in a Box)
- 2012 Writers Guild of America Award, Nominee, Outstanding Achievement in Writing Original New Media (for Jack in a Box)
- 2010 New York Television Festival, Winner, Best Web Series Pilot (for Jack in a Box)[4]
- 2010 New York Innovative Theatre Awards, Nominee for Outstanding Actor in a Featured Role (for MilkMilkLemonade)[5]
References
- ↑ Soloski, Alexis. "Talent You Won't Forget". NYtimes.com. NYtimes.com. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ↑ Closs, Wyatt. "There's a Prize for Those Little Webisodes? Yes. Meet the Winner.". Huffington Post. HuffingtonPost.com. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ↑ "New York Neo-Futurists: Alumni". New York Neo-Futurists. New York Neo-Futurists.
- ↑ "New York TV Festival Announces Winners" deadline.com, accessed December 13, 2015
- ↑ "2010 New York Innovative Theatre Award Nominations Announced" playbill.com, accessed December 13, 2015