Actor
Michael Genet
Born August 25, 1958 in Washington, USA9 films
Michael Genet (born August 25, 1958) is an American actor and screenwriter. He has guest starred in a number of television series based in the New York City area, they include The Equalizer, New York Undercover, Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Ugly Betty and the soap operas As the World Turns, One Life to Live.
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As a screenwriter, Genet wrote the film She Hate Me (2004), directed by Spike Lee, co-writing the film with Lee. Genet also appeared in the film playing the older brother of the film's protagonist, played by Anthony Mackie. Prior to this, he appeared in Lee's 2002 film 25th Hour. The next film he wrote Talk to Me (2007), was directed by Kasi Lemmons, co-writing the film with Rick Famuyiwa.
Genet has also appeared in a number of Broadway stage productions.
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First watch25th Hour20027.3as Agent CunninghamOn the eve of a seven-year prison sentence, a New York drug dealer spends his final day of freedom confronting his past, his relationships, and the choices that led to his downfall in a…View filmEssential films
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9 films as actor- TBAUnrestSam Whitaker
- 2026Death on the BrandywineCornelius Blackwood
- 2024Terrifier 3Maurice Jackson
- 2004She Hate MeJamal Armstrong
- 200225th HourAgent Cunningham
- 1996One Fine DayMayor Aikens' Press Secretary
- 1995Let It Be MePanhandler
- 1990Presumed InnocentCourt Clerk
- 1989Simple JusticeMitchell Jackson